Talk:Lanarkshire Towns and Villages G

Glasgow

Glasgow, Central Glasgow

Landsdowne Parish Church
Built in 1863, designed by John Honeyman. Featuring an incredibly slim spire in excess of 210 feet high and stained glass by Alfred and Gordon Webster, the latter also known for work at St Mungo's Cathedral.

St David's, Ramshorn
Correctly known as St David's Parish Church but universally called the Ramshorn kirk. Built in 1824-1826 as a replacement for the earlier North-West or Ramshorn built on land at Ramshorn and Meadowflat in 1724. The graveyard was the subject of much pilfering (bodysnatchers were known to exhume burials from the graveyard) and when Ingram Street was widened the works extended into the old burial ground. A new graveyard at the rear of the church was created and many of the burial plots were relocated, however the bodies of the Foulis Brothers lie under the pavement close to the main entrance.

St George Tron, Glasgow
When constructed in 1808 the church (originally St George's Parish Church) stood at the very western edge of Glasgow. Only after uniting with Tron St Anne in 1940 did the current name come into use. The tower appears deceptively simple but is in fact constructed in five stages topped by a dome and obelisk.

St Mary's RC Church

Glasgow St Mary's RC Church Interior. Submitted by Alex (UG)

Sometimes attributed to the architectural practice of Goldie and Child, however this is unlikely as the practice did not exist at the time the church was built in 1841-2. The true identity of the designer is unknown. During the 1860's and early 1870's some alterations were made to the interior (including ceilings and works to the sanctuary), this work is documented to the Goldie and Child practice. The interior of the church is worthy of inspection as the following image (courtesy of Alex at Urban Glasgow) illustrates.

St Mungo's Cathedral
The majority of medieval cathedral buildings in Scotland are no longer in use, St Mungo is far larger and more complete than most and remains in use today. An ancient crypt with a shrine to St Mungo is to be found along with a large collection of 20th-century stained glass, much of which is attributed to some of the masters of glasswork from the period.

Wellington Church
The columned portico and Roman Classical style building dates to 1884-5, designed by T.L. Watson. Internally the style is more Renaissance. The building is open to the public during University term time.

• Free Presbyterian Church, Glasgow. Submitted by Tom=Woodland Road

Glasgow Districts A-B

Anderston, Anniesland, Arden, Baillieston, Balgrayhill, Balornoch, Barlanark, Barmulloch, Barrhead,
Battlefield, Bearsden, Bellahouston, Belmont, Blythswood, Bridgeton, Broomhill, Broomielaw

Baillieston, St Andrew's Church
Designed in the early 1970's and constructed during 1973-74 following the union in 1966 of the Baillieston Old and Rhinsdale churches.

Baillieston, St Bridget's RC Church
Completed in the 1890's, (although the site had previously been home to an earlier chapel school). Sandstone is used as the main building material and the building also features several attractive stained glass windows, the largest of which dates to the original construction whilst many of the smaller windows are later additions. The original design included a tower and spire but these were never constructed.

Barlanark Greyfriars Church
Consecrated in 1956. Alterations and additions to the building took place in 1970.

Barony Parish Church
Sometimes called the Barony Established Church and currently known as either Barony Church or University of Strathclyde, Graduation Hall.
A competition to design the new church building led to several submissions, the chosen design was initially objected to by some of the participants claiming it exceeded the budget available. Design and construction took place in the late 1880's, the majority of subsequent alterations have been cosmetic internal works including work to the reredos which completed the project in 1900. Plans were drawn for an organ case in the late 1940's

Battlefield East Church
The original church on the site was built in 1865, in 1912 the current building had been completed and the original building became the hall. The current building is attributed to John Galt. The interior has galleries supported on cast iron columns and stained glass has been added to the building on several occassions, some dates from the 1930's whilst there have also been additions in the 1970's and the 1980's.

Glasgow Districts C-D

Calton, Cardonald, Carmyle, Carntyne, Castlemilk, Cathcart, Clarkston, Cowcaddens, Cranhill
Cranstonhill, Daharnoch, Dalmarnoch, Dennistoun, Dowanhill, Drumchapel, Duddingston

Calton, St Alphonsus
One of the last designs by architect Peter Paul Pugin, although the practice (a family business) was primarily based in London and Liverpool offices Pugin was responsible for many Scottish churches from the 1880's to his death in 1904. Many of the buildings were for the Catholic faith and St Alphonsus is one of these.
The building was completed in 1905 and in comon with other buildings from the Pugin portfolio features granite piers and a sandstone exterior. The most recent additions to the building revolve around stained glass, a commemorative window being added in the mid 1990's.

Calton East Campbell Street UP Church
The Relief Church congregation built a church on East Campbell Street in 1792, the congregation became United Presbyterian in 1847, the old building then being replaced with this building in 1864. Designed by Haig & Lowand with a capacity of around 1400. In the mid 1920's the congregation united with the Sydney Place UF Church and the building became the East Campbell Street Lodging House Mission.

Carntyne, Carntyne Old Church
Three years after the establishment of a Free Church congregation Architect Robert Bryden designed this church which opened in 1893, three years after the establishment of a Free Church congregation. It became Carntyne United Free Church in 1900. At the union with the Church of Scotland in 1929, Carntyne UF was renamed Carntyne Old Church.

Cowcaddens Free Church
An 1870's building, previously known as Cowcaddens Parish Church and McPhater Street Church, last used for worship in the latter part of the 1960's.

Glasgow Districts E-H

Easterhouse, Garnethill, Garngad, Garrowhill, Garscadden, Govanhill, Halfway, Hillhead, Hutchestown

St Aloysius RC Church
Renaissance style building designed around 1910 by a Belgian architect. The tower stands some 150 feet high. The interior is marble lined. The building is in the care of the Jesuit Order, stained glass contains figures of Jesuit saints.

Glasgow Districts I-M

Ibrox, Kelvingrove, Kelvinside, King's Park, Kinning Park, Knightswood, Langside, Lintbourne
Maryhill, Merrylee, Mile End, Millerston, Milton, Mosspark

Glasgow Districts N-Q

Nether Pollok, Newlands, Nitshill, Oatlands, Parkhead, Partick, Penilee, Plantation,
Pollok, Pollokshaws, Pollokshields, Polmadie, Possilpark, Queen's Park

St Bernard's RC Church

Designed by Thomas Smith Cordiner (prolific architect of many Roman Catholic school and church buildings within Glasgow) and one of the last buildings noted to him. Cordiner died in 1965, construction of St Bernard's being completed in 1964.

NB
St Peter's Church (now St Simon's) in Bridge Street

Glasgow Districts R-Z

Radnor Park, Riddrie, Roystonhill, Ruchazie, Rutherglen, Scotstounhill, Shawlands, Shettleston
Sighthill, Springburn, Strathbungo, St Rollox, Tollcross, Westercraigs, Whiteinch, Woodside

Shettleston Baptist Church
Built in the early 1930's on the site of the previous "tin kirk" building, the congregation grew steadily and in 1923 a fund for the new church building started. Shettleston became part of Glasgow in 1912 and the church is sited on Amulree St, formerly known as Springfield Road.

Shettleston Methodist Church
Originally the Primitive Methodist Church (built 1902) and replacing an earlier "tin tabernacle" church. Windows in the building come from the former Parkhead Methodist Church.

Shettleston Old Parish Church
The quoted completion date of construction for ths building varies, sources quote 1900 as being a period of construction with completion in either 1903 or 1906 dependant on the documented source used. One fact which is not disputed is the fact that the architect is W F McGibbon. McGibbon designed several buildings, mainly within Glasgow and worked on several Methodist buildings, he also (unsuccessfully) submitted a design for the Barony Parish Church at one point. The Shettleston building has a large collection of stained glass, much of which is the work of Alfred and Gordon Webster.

Shettleston, St Paul the Apostle
Modern brick faced building from the late 1950's. The designer of the stations of the cross is Jack Mortimer. Internally the building uses slate and marble, the organ originates from Greenlaw Parish Church, Paisley.

Shettleston, St Serf's Episcopal Church
Mid 1930's building by Whyte & Galloway located on Shettleston Road. Originally conceived as a memorial to Canon E J Petrie.

Gorbals

Demolished/Destroyed

Cunninghame Memorial Church, Ballater St and Thistle St. Built 1898 but gutted by fire, and demolished the following day, in early December 1977.
Gorbals Parish Church, built 1806-1810, tower struck by lightning and the building eventually demolished in the 1970's, site now occupied by Sheriff Court of Glasgow and Strathkelvin
Rose St Free Church , demolished post 1964.

Around 50 images of the area taken during the 1970's including many church buildings can be found
at Urban Glasgow: Glasgow past and present. An amazing collection of photographs posted by the photographer, these images can only be seen on the Urban Glasgow website and give a glimpse into the last days of the district before major redevelopment, please remember though that these images are copyright to the photographer and permission should be sought before taking copies.

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