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Yuliia came to Scotland a few months ago with her friend from the war torn city of Dnipro in eastern Ukraine, the country's fourth largest city, an industrial city of about one million inhabitants. Yuliia told me about the bombing she'd witnessed in her home city but also how she is able to continue her Ukrainian administration work remotely from the family house she is staying in just outside Glasgow.
Another of my pinhole images shot around Glasgow's East end Market, the Barras.
Reality so Subtle 6x17 camera.
Kodak Portra 400 film
I Found this journal lying inside of one of the more recently vandalised sheds. It was full of perfunctory notes about watering plants, buying soil and pruning leaves which, in their own context, carry little emotion. Placed in the context of the surrounding area and what was happening to the allotments, not physically but socially, made this find one of the more poignant moments.
The beautiful Bridgeton Cross Umbrella, Bridgeton, gifted by the Sun Foundry to the City of Glasgow in 1875. ‘A’ listed and restored in 2023. #bridgeton #bridgetoncross #bridgetonumbrella #glasgow #eastendglasgow #glasgoweastend #publicshelter #listedbuilding #sunfoundryglasgow #insta_glasgow #glasgowphotography #glasgowphotographer
Now this is how to promote a business!😀Dennistoun, Glasgow #bathrooms #bathroomsofinstagram #bathroomfittings #bathroomfitters #bigduck #bigduckbathrooms #dennistoun #dennistounglasgow #businesspromotion #businesspromo #glasgow #eastendglasgow #glasgoweastend
Inn on the Green, Greenhead Street, Glasgow. Another building simultaneously ‘B’ listed and on the Buildings at Risk Register. Prior to being a hotel and restaurant, the building was an industrial unit, making the famous R&J Dick Balata belting. #glasgow #glasgowgreen #innonthegreen #glasgowarchitecture #scottisharchitecture #glasgoweastend #eastendglasgow #listedbuilding #buildingatriskregister #insta_glasgow #glasgowphotography #glasgowphotographer
Painted girders, Dennistoun, Glasgow #abstract #abstractart #girders #painted #construction #constructionequipment #eastendglasgow #glasgoweastend #glasgowphotographer #glasgowphotography #dennistoun
St Mary’s Church, Abercrombie Street, Glasgow. I’ve passed this church a few times but never seen inside - it’s a lovely interior- only when I got home did I notice the attractive flare arc on the right of the picture 😀📷 #glasgowchurches #scottishchurches #placeofworship #glasgow #glasgowarchitecture #scottisharchitecture #calton #glasgoweastend #eastendglasgow #catholicchurch #stmarysglasgow #flare #photographyflare
The beautiful Bridgeton Cross Umbrella, Bridgeton, gifted by the Sun Foundry to the City of Glasgow in 1875. ‘A’ listed and restored in 2023. #bridgeton #bridgetoncross #bridgetonumbrella #glasgow #eastendglasgow #glasgoweastend #publicshelter #listedbuilding #sunfoundryglasgow #insta_glasgow #glasgowphotography #glasgowphotographer
(see 'Welcome to Oatlands for some context for these shots if so inclined)
'This is how I start another day in my Kingdom'
Red sheds, Barras Market, Glasgow #red #redshed #shed #sheds #shedsofinstagram #thebarras #glasgowphotographer #glasgowphotography #thebarrasglasgow #glasgow #glasgowstreetphotography #glasgowlife #glasgoweastend
'the modern world traps man in a perpetual cycle of adolescent rebellion and outrage'
A bonny scene captured in the Calton area, east end of Glasgow.
"There is beauty in this land,
But i don't often see it.
There is beauty in this land,
But i don't often feel it."
This is the more accurate of the two puddle shots. City Centre lighting is rarely anything but a pallid sodium orange.
New informal photography group. It's all about getting together and learning photography in an environment of friendliness and encouragement. Our aim is to promote interest and active participation in all aspects of photography and to arrange a weekly programme of events covering basic techniques, practical evenings, demonstrations and visual presentations. All levels of experience most welcome. Dust down your old film camera or take your shiny new digital out the box and bring them along. Don't have a camera? Come along anyway as there's something for everyone. You can find us every Tuesday at 635 Craigpark Drive at 6.30
Newsagents, Bridgeton Cross, Glasgow - also selling washing machines, maybe this is where WH Smith went wrong😀 #newsagents #retail #retailer #shoplocal #shopsmall #shop #washingmachine #washingmachines #whitegoods #bridgeton #glasgoweastend #eastendglasgow #insta_glasgow #glasgowphotography #glasgowphotographer #glasgowurbanphotography
I think I mentioned this before, but the allotments had been burgled not long before I first went in. All the suspicions were that it was an ‘inside job’ as the people who broke in knew exactly where to go and what to take. They left with over £20,000 worth of equipment.
To cover their tracks they burnt down the portakabin that doubled as a clubhouse for the allotment. There was very little left other than a burnt out shell and a lot of wasted effort.
Dirty snack bar sign, Gallowgate, Glasgow #snackbar #snacks #snackbars #signage #oldsign #dirty #dirtysign #glasgow #glasgoweastend #eastendglasgow #gallowgate
The Merchants Park, on Fir Hill, adjacent to Glasgow Cathedral, was owned by the Merchants House of Glasgow when in 1825, at the suggestion of Rev Dr Robert Stevenson McGill, Professor of Theology at the University of Glasgow, James Ewing (Dean of Guild of The Merchants House 1816, 1817, 1831 and 1832) threw himself into organising the creation of a statue of the Scottish reformer, John Knox to be placed at the uppermost point of what is now Glasgow Necropolis, situated on the second highest hill in Glasgow.
The statue, designed by William Warren was of John Knox wearing his Geneva gown with his right arm half extended and holding a Bible in his right hand. The statue was placed on a 58 ft (17.78m) sandstone Doric column and base designed by an Edinburgh architect, Thomas Hamilton*. The self taught sculptor Robert Forrest** carved the statue in sandstone.
Interestingly, and perhaps surprisingly, this was the first statue of John Knox to be erected in Scotland and the building of it created enormous public interest. Knox was not buried below this memorial, but under what is now an Edinburgh car park!
On 22nd September 1825, upwards of 300 subscribers met in the Trades Hall and walked in procession, followed by a great number of clergymen of different denominations, to St George’s Church which was already crowded. A service was held with the sermon given by the well known preacher of that time, Rev Dr Chalmers, minister of the Tron Church. The sermon was described by William McGavin (known as “The Protestant”, who has his own memorial in Glasgow Necropolis) as “brilliant, nervous and powerful,- learned in historical research, elegant in style,- and delivered with all the impressiveness of impassioned eloquence”. McGavin then goes on to report “The interest shown in this ceremonial was of no ordinary nature; the streets through which the procession passed were so crowded that it was with difficulty the subscribers could move along. Every window was filled with spectators, and the house-tops were in full requisition. When the procession had reached the Necropolis grounds, and commenced its progress to the summit through the winding walks skirted with young planting, the scene was truly magnificent. In looking down to the churchyard (Glasgow Cathedral), the eye beheld probably ten thousand persons, whose continued shouts of approbation rent the air. To the most uninformed spectator, the sight must have been interesting; but to him who could bring into recollection the many transactions which had taken place in that venerable edifice, previous to the Reformation, and since that ever-memorable period, the scene was grand beyond description”. This report was written by McGavin a few years after the event, hence his use of the word ‘Necropolis’ rather than ‘Fir Hill’ or Fir ‘Park’.
The foundation stone was laid by Dr McGill who then gave an address to the Committee of Management which was followed by an address to the Subscribers by James Ewing to thank them and all the professionals involved in the project. In the evening, there was a celebration dinner held at which James Ewing acted as croupier (master of ceremonies) and made another speech.
Around all four sides of the base are inscriptions, some of which are now weather worn and hard to read. The following are transcripts
On the west side.
To testify Gratitude for inestimable Services
in the Cause of Religion, Education, and Civil Liberty;
To awaken Admiration
Of that Integrity, Disinterestedness, and Courage,
Which stood unshaken in the midst of Trials,
And in the Maintenance of the highest Objects; Finally,
To Cherish unceasing Reverence for the Principles and
Blessings of that Great Reformation,
By the influence of which our Country, through the
Midst of Difficulties,
Has arisen to Honour, Prosperity, and Happiness.This monument is Erected by Voluntary Contribution
To the Memory of
John Knox;
The Chief Instrument under God, of the Reformation in Scotland,
on the 22nd Day of September 1825.
He died rejoicing in the faith of the Gospel at Edinburgh,
On the 24th November A. D. 1572, in the 67th year
Of his Age.
On the south side
The Reformation produced a revolution in the sentiment of mankind
the greatest as well as the most beneficial that has happened since the
publication of Christianity.
In 1547 and in the city where his Friend George Wishart had suffered,
John Knox, surrounded with dangers, first preached the doctrines of the
Reformation. In 1557 on the 24th of August, the Parliament of Scotland
adopted the Confession of Faith presented by the Reformed
Ministers, and declared popery to be no longer the religion
of this kingdom.
John Knox became then a Minister of Edinburgh, where he continued to
his death, the incorruptible guardian of our best interests.
I can take God to witness, he declared, that I never preached in con-
tempt of any man and Wise men will consider, that a true friend cannot
flatter; especially in a case that involves the salvation of the bodies and
souls, not of a few persons, but of a whole realm. When laid in the
grave, the Regent said, there lieth He who never feared the face of man;
who was often threatened with dag and dagger, yet hath ended his days
in peace and honour.
On the east side
Among the early and distinguished friends of the Reformation
should be especially remembered, Sir James Sandilands
of Calder, Alexander Earl of Glencairn, Archibald Earl of Argyll,
and Lord James Stewart, afterwards known by the name
of the Good Regent
John Erskine of Dun, and John Row, who were distinguished among
the Reformed Ministers for their cultivation of ancient and modern
literature
Christopher Goodman and John Willock, who came from England
to preach the gospel in Scotland
And John Winram, John Spottiswood, and John Douglas, who with
John Row, and John Knox, compiled the first Confession of Faith,
which was presented to the Parliament of Scotland: And also the
first Book of Discipline.
(N.B. John Erskine of Dun, 1508-1589, Superintendent of Angus and Mearns, was a 7 x Great Grandfather of James Ewing)
On the north side
Patrick Hamilton, a youth of high rank and distinguished attainments
was the first Martyr in Scotland for the cause of the Reformation
He was condemned to the flames at St. Andrews in 1582, and the twenty-fourth
year of his age.From 1530 to 1540, persecution raged in every quarter; many suffered
the most cruel deaths, and many fled to England and the continent.
Among these early Martyrs, were Jerome Russell and Alexander Kennedy,
two young men of great piety and talents, who suffered at Glasgow
in 1538.
In 1544 George Wishart returned to Scotland from which he had
been banished, and preached the gospel in various quarters. In 1546,
this heavenly-minded man, the friend and instructor of Knox, was also
committed to the flames at St. Andrews.
The beautiful drinking fountain at the entrance to Alexandra Park, Glasgow. Made by Cruickshank and Co. Installed in 1880, and now ‘B’ listed. #alexandrapark #glasgowparks #alexandraparade #ornamentalfountain #drinkingfountain #glasgow #glasgoweastend
Apparently for many years within the locker room goalkeepers at Celtic have a superstition about having lockers 1 & 2, no one knows why?
A 1960's view of the park. The famous 'Jungle' covered terraces is directly across from the main stand. The 'Celtic End' is on the left with the black roof and the 'Rangers End' on the right with the pylons coming through the roof. The wee light blue cars in front of it were the 3-wheel invalid cars that used to come onto the track so the drivers could see the games. The stadium is massively changed nowadays. The Janefield Cemetery is behind the Jungle. Looks a bit like an L. S. Lowry painting with all the matchstick people milling around.
Brewery tanks, wind sock and vapour trail, Tennents Lager Brewery, Duke Street, Glasgow. I can’t work out why a brewery would need a wind sock, happy to be advised😀 #windsock #tennents #tennentslager #brewery #brewing #drygate #glasgow #dukestreetglasgow #wellparkbrewery #glasgoweastend #eastendglasgow #glasgowcity
History
In 1897, 83 acres of land, including the Mansion House were purchased for the sum of £29,000 and the Lord Provost, Sir David Richmond, performed the opening ceremony on the occasion of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.
The lands of Tollcross Park are recorded as far back as 1290 when Roger Corbett, a local baron, lived in the area. In 1580 a ‘Gabriel Corbart‘ was granted land in Towcorse.
Towcorse was originally an area of countryside separating the village of Tollcross from Shettleston.
In 1843, James Dunlop commissioned by the Architect, David Bryce, to design a new mansion house in the Jacobean style for the estate. The new Scottish baronial house with crow stepped gables, corbelled turrets and pointed roofs was set on the summit of the estate and approached by a drive off Tollcross Road.
James Dunlop was actively involved in landscaping the surroundings to the Mansion House, particularly in the design of the sweeping Lime Avenue leading to the house and the introduction of exotic tree species into the Glen.
In 1900 a further acre of land was purchased to save a group of trees on the Western boundary. Later still, waiting rooms were added to the West Lodge for the convenience of the hundreds of daily visitors to the park.
Over the years, the Mansion House Kitchen Garden (now known as the Courtyard and Children’s Farm) was adapted to provide replacement plant material for the park.
In 1905, a Children’s Museum was opened in the Mansion House as a branch of the Kelvingrove Museum.
At the beginning of the century the glasshouses were presented to the Corporation. The timber and steel ‘cruciform’ structure, now known as the Winter Gardens were used to house the local floral displays grown in the associated greenhouses.
The Bandstand was erected in 1906 and was originally located just to the West of the Winter Gardens, several years later it was relocated to Shettleston Hill. It cost sixpence to get in to see the many excellent amateur acts performed there. Once television arrived in the early fifties, interest waned and the bandstand closed.