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SIR JOHN MAXWELL SCHOOL
Built 1906-07 Closed 2011 25 Bengal Street, Pollokshaws Whilst walking in Pollokshaws you may have noticed a beautiful red sandstone building that was the old Sir John Maxwell Primary School. It was built 1906-07 on a site that had been donated by Sir John Maxwell for its predecessor school of the same name. Unfortunately […]
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LANGSIDE HALLS
By Dr Jeffrey Meek, University of Glasgow The National Bank of Scotland (NBS) was established in 1825 and after a failure to acquire the Glasgow and Ship Bank, the NBS undertook to open their first Glasgow branch in 1843. Occupying temporary accommodation in the first instance the bank launched a public competition to design a […]
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DIXON IRON WORKS
Closed 1958 Since its closure in 1958 and later liquidation in 1960 the Dixons Ironworks has been a strong part of the historic past of the Gorbals and those who are able to recall its physical dominance within the area have similar memories of this part of the environment that was known to “light up […]
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THE SOUTHERN NECROPOLIS
Opened 1840 In 1839 a public meeting was held in the Gorbals Baronial Hall with the proposal that land should be bought for the provision of a much needed Southern Necropolis, resulting from the cholera outbreak of 1832. After further meetings a management committee was set up which included particularly noteworthy member, Colin Sharp McLaws, […]
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QUEENS PARK AND BANDSTAND
Following the recent renovation and relaunch of the Queens Park Arena SGHET are welcoming any stories or photographs of the bandstand & Queen’s Park. In the months to come, we will set up pages that will give a unique record of the area and an insight into its rich and vibrant past. Submit your stories […]
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GORBAL’S HERITAGE TRAIL
Introduction The name “Gorbals” is known throughout the world. It is commonly and perhaps unfairly associated with all that was worst in housing conditions and mainly for that reason, the area was the first in Glasgow to experience wholesale redevelopment after World War II. Despite redevelopment, there still remain many reminders of the area’s past […]
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THE MARLBOROUGH (THE SHED)
South Glasgow Heritage and Environment Trust (SGHET) are interested to hear from anyone with memories of ‘Marlborough House’ (now known as The Shed) on Langside Avenue in Shawlands. The building was, in its heyday, frequently used as a venue for weddings, receptions, dinners, dances and social functions. Within the Marlborough there were different suites […]
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GREEK THOMSON CHURCH
Built 1856-57 this iconic building by Alexander Thomson has for many years stood proud amongst an ever changing Gorbals landscape. It represents a grand reminder of the man and just how unique and important his work was – and is – to our city`s rich architectural heritage. The interior has been lost, but the walls, […]