44-489: Springburn Public Halls was a public events venue on Millarbank Street in Springburn , part of Glasgow , Scotland. The building, which was derelict for three decades before being demolished in 2012, was a Category B listed building . Following significant population growth in the area, largely associated with the locomotive manufacturing industry, James Reid of Neilson, Reid & Co. decided to donate £12,000 to fund
88-421: A cornice , a frieze and a segmental open pediment, on the first floor. The bays on either side of the central bay contained windows with keystones on the ground floor, and niches with statues of Greek goddesses on the first floor. The outer bays of the left-hand section contained doorways with curved pediments on the ground floor and were blind on the first floor. The right-hand section of two bays contained, on
132-575: A 562-seat stand. Springburn continued to see expansion during the 20th century, with housing schemes such as Balornock being developed in the Interwar period , while those in Balgrayhill, Barmulloch (which also included one high-rise development at Birnie Court, part of the Red Road flats) and Sighthill being constructed post-WWII. The old urban centre of Springburn was redeveloped from
176-405: A 562-seat stand. Springburn continued to see expansion during the 20th century, with housing schemes such as Balornock being developed in the Interwar period , while those in Balgrayhill, Barmulloch (which also included one high-rise development at Birnie Court, part of the Red Road flats) and Sighthill being constructed post-WWII. The old urban centre of Springburn was redeveloped from
220-472: A chemical works by Charles Tennant on the newly opened Monkland Canal at nearby St. Rollox in 1799, which later became part of the United Alkali Company . Later in the 19th century, the construction of railway lines through the area led to the establishment of railway works and the village became a parish in its own right. The Garnkirk and Glasgow Railway first opened in 1831 to supply
264-743: A strong historical link to heavy industry, particularly railways, with the manufacturing of locomotives . In the past, Springburn's locomotive industry had a 25% global market share. There were four main railway manufacturing sites that located in Springburn; the North British Railway 's (NBR) Cowlairs Works in 1841, the Caledonian Railway 's St Rollox Works in 1856, Neilson & Company 's Hyde Park Works in 1861 and Sharp, Stewart & Company 's Atlas Works in 1888. The latter two eventually amalgamated to become part of
308-544: A strong historical link to heavy industry, particularly railways, with the manufacturing of locomotives . In the past, Springburn's locomotive industry had a 25% global market share. There were four main railway manufacturing sites that located in Springburn; the North British Railway 's (NBR) Cowlairs Works in 1841, the Caledonian Railway 's St Rollox Works in 1856, Neilson & Company 's Hyde Park Works in 1861 and Sharp, Stewart & Company 's Atlas Works in 1888. The latter two eventually amalgamated to become part of
352-670: The Germiston Works on Petershill Road. The site is now closed. The highest point in the district and in the City of Glasgow is Springburn Park on Balgrayhill, 364 feet (111 metres) above sea level. The park contains the Springburn Winter Gardens , which has lain derelict since 1983. Stobhill Hospital was later built adjacent to the park in 1904. The Barnhill Poorhouse at Springburn opened in 1850. Paupers who could not support themselves were sent here by
396-477: The Germiston Works on Petershill Road. The site is now closed. The highest point in the district and in the City of Glasgow is Springburn Park on Balgrayhill, 364 feet (111 metres) above sea level. The park contains the Springburn Winter Gardens , which has lain derelict since 1983. Stobhill Hospital was later built adjacent to the park in 1904. The Barnhill Poorhouse at Springburn opened in 1850. Paupers who could not support themselves were sent here by
440-491: The Italian Renaissance style , built in red ashlar stone and was officially opened on 16 May 1902. The design involved a main frontage of five bays facing onto Millarbank Street. The left-hand section of five bays was symmetrical and featured, in the central bay, two doorways with fanlights and keystones on the ground floor, and a tall round headed window, flanked by Corinthian order pilasters supporting
484-937: The North British Locomotive Company (NBL) in 1903. Also located in Springburn is the Eastfield Running Shed , originally built by the NBR near the Cowlairs Works in 1904. St Rollox became the largest works, and is the only one still in existence, after the collapse of the NBL in 1962 and the closure of Cowlairs in 1968. In 2007 Railcare Limited, who also owned the Wolverton Works in Milton Keynes , took over operations at St Rollox, from Alstom , who had originally acquired
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#1732782313120528-488: The North British Locomotive Company (NBL) in 1903. Also located in Springburn is the Eastfield Running Shed , originally built by the NBR near the Cowlairs Works in 1904. St Rollox became the largest works, and is the only one still in existence, after the collapse of the NBL in 1962 and the closure of Cowlairs in 1968. In 2007 Railcare Limited, who also owned the Wolverton Works in Milton Keynes , took over operations at St Rollox, from Alstom , who had originally acquired
572-686: The North Clyde and Cumbernauld lines of the Glasgow suburban rail network. The area is also served by numerous bus routes including the First Bus 88 and 90, and M3 . People from Springburn include Scottish International footballer James McFadden , singer (tenor) Sydney MacEwan , comedian, author and talk show host Craig Ferguson , broadcasters and writers Tom Weir MBE and his sister Molly , politicians Paul Sweeney , John McAllion and Frank McAveety . Springburn's former MP, Michael Martin ,
616-515: The North Clyde and Cumbernauld lines of the Glasgow suburban rail network. The area is also served by numerous bus routes including the First Bus 88 and 90, and M3 . People from Springburn include Scottish International footballer James McFadden , singer (tenor) Sydney MacEwan , comedian, author and talk show host Craig Ferguson , broadcasters and writers Tom Weir MBE and his sister Molly , politicians Paul Sweeney , John McAllion and Frank McAveety . Springburn's former MP, Michael Martin ,
660-830: The St Rollox Chemical Works and the Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway was opened in 1842. Later, the City Union Line was extended to Springburn in 1871, and the Hamiltonhill Branch Line opened in 1894. Initially located outside the Glasgow boundary, the core area was eventually absorbed by the city in 1872 and other parts in 1891. In the early 21st century, it forms part of the Springburn/Robroyston ward under Glasgow City Council . The area's economic development has
704-486: The St Rollox Chemical Works and the Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway was opened in 1842. Later, the City Union Line was extended to Springburn in 1871, and the Hamiltonhill Branch Line opened in 1894. Initially located outside the Glasgow boundary, the core area was eventually absorbed by the city in 1872 and other parts in 1891. In the early 21st century, it forms part of the Springburn/Robroyston ward under Glasgow City Council . The area's economic development has
748-623: The "Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation" analysis by the Scottish Government identified Springburn's Keppochhill as the third-most deprived area in Scotland behind Ferguslie Park and neighbouring Possilpark . According to a 2013 report, 51% of children in Springburn were living in poverty, the highest rate of child poverty in Scotland. Springburn is served by Springburn railway station and Barnhill railway station in nearby Petershill, offering regular commuter services on
792-496: The "Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation" analysis by the Scottish Government identified Springburn's Keppochhill as the third-most deprived area in Scotland behind Ferguslie Park and neighbouring Possilpark . According to a 2013 report, 51% of children in Springburn were living in poverty, the highest rate of child poverty in Scotland. Springburn is served by Springburn railway station and Barnhill railway station in nearby Petershill, offering regular commuter services on
836-585: The Parish and were obliged to work at jobs such as bundling firewood, picking oakum (separating tarred rope fibres) and breaking rocks. In 1905 the Glasgow Poorhouse in Townhead closed and its inmates went to Barnhill, making it the largest poorhouse in Scotland. In 1945 it was renamed Foresthall Home and Hospital and was thereafter used as a geriatric hospital and residential home. It was demolished in
880-409: The Parish and were obliged to work at jobs such as bundling firewood, picking oakum (separating tarred rope fibres) and breaking rocks. In 1905 the Glasgow Poorhouse in Townhead closed and its inmates went to Barnhill, making it the largest poorhouse in Scotland. In 1945 it was renamed Foresthall Home and Hospital and was thereafter used as a geriatric hospital and residential home. It was demolished in
924-507: The area for decades. In the 2001 UK Census, nearly half of the residents in Springburn said they did not have any formal qualifications, the fourth-highest figure in the UK, and almost two-thirds said they did not own a car, second only to Shettleston ; also in Glasgow. That same year, it was reported that 40% of Springburn's residents were living in poverty, the area's unemployment rate was 140% higher than Scotland's average, deaths from lung cancer
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#1732782313120968-459: The area for decades. In the 2001 UK Census, nearly half of the residents in Springburn said they did not have any formal qualifications, the fourth-highest figure in the UK, and almost two-thirds said they did not own a car, second only to Shettleston ; also in Glasgow. That same year, it was reported that 40% of Springburn's residents were living in poverty, the area's unemployment rate was 140% higher than Scotland's average, deaths from lung cancer
1012-705: The area. More recently the area of Keppochhill Road, which links Springburn with Possilpark , has been regenerated through the work of the West of Scotland Housing Association Ltd, many of the Victorian sandstone tenement flats in Gourlay Street, Carlisle Street and Keppochhill Road have been renovated and work continues to maintain and improve housing in the area. New build developments in recent years has seen Glasgow Housing Association high-rise flats demolished or refurbished and new modern low rise houses built in
1056-533: The area. More recently the area of Keppochhill Road, which links Springburn with Possilpark , has been regenerated through the work of the West of Scotland Housing Association Ltd, many of the Victorian sandstone tenement flats in Gourlay Street, Carlisle Street and Keppochhill Road have been renovated and work continues to maintain and improve housing in the area. New build developments in recent years has seen Glasgow Housing Association high-rise flats demolished or refurbished and new modern low rise houses built in
1100-453: The area. West of Scotland housing Association now has a head office based at 252 Keppochhill Road however the interest of the charitable organisation extends into Ayrshire and Lanarkshire. The most notable surviving architectural feature in this area, the former Springburn Public Halls , was opened in 1902 and designed by William B. Whitie, who also designed Springburn's Public Carnegie library , which latterly formed Springburn Museum until it
1144-453: The area. West of Scotland housing Association now has a head office based at 252 Keppochhill Road however the interest of the charitable organisation extends into Ayrshire and Lanarkshire. The most notable surviving architectural feature in this area, the former Springburn Public Halls , was opened in 1902 and designed by William B. Whitie, who also designed Springburn's Public Carnegie library , which latterly formed Springburn Museum until it
1188-634: The building of a local events venue for the Springburn area. As part of this arrangement Glasgow Corporation committed to fund the Springburn Winter Gardens . The site that Reid selected, in Millarbank Street, was open ground adjacent to the Cowlairs Somerville Church. The foundation stone for the new building was laid by the Lord Provost of Glasgow , Samuel Chisholm , in 1899. It was designed by William B. Whitie in
1232-486: The early 1970s to the early 1980s. Selected as one of Glasgow's "Comprehensive Development Areas", Springburn saw the demolition of 85% of buildings in the district and the construction of a sequence of housing estates which transformed the area completely. A major dual carriageway, the A803 Springburn Expressway (originally designed to be the northern link to the aborted Glasgow Inner Ring Road )
1276-407: The early 1970s to the early 1980s. Selected as one of Glasgow's "Comprehensive Development Areas", Springburn saw the demolition of 85% of buildings in the district and the construction of a sequence of housing estates which transformed the area completely. A major dual carriageway, the A803 Springburn Expressway (originally designed to be the northern link to the aborted Glasgow Inner Ring Road )
1320-421: The establishment of a chemical works by Charles Tennant on the newly opened Monkland Canal at nearby St. Rollox in 1799, which later became part of the United Alkali Company . Later in the 19th century, the construction of railway lines through the area led to the establishment of railway works and the village became a parish in its own right. The Garnkirk and Glasgow Railway first opened in 1831 to supply
1364-547: The late 1980s and a private housing development now stands on the site. Local football team Cowlairs were a founder member of the Scottish Football League in 1890 but were bankrupt by 1896. Another local team, Northern also played in the SFL for a single season in the 1890s. Petershill was founded in 1897 and continues to play today at New Petershill Park , a modern stadium with a 2,000 capacity, including
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1408-422: The late 1980s and a private housing development now stands on the site. Local football team Cowlairs were a founder member of the Scottish Football League in 1890 but were bankrupt by 1896. Another local team, Northern also played in the SFL for a single season in the 1890s. Petershill was founded in 1897 and continues to play today at New Petershill Park , a modern stadium with a 2,000 capacity, including
1452-481: The left, a doorway with a keystone flanked by a pair of windows, and four windows on the first floor, all surmounted by a pyramid -shaped roof. The far right-hand bay contained a three-stage tower, which was blind in all stages and surmounted by a dome . Internally the principal room was the main assembly hall which was 77 feet (23 m) long and 40 feet (12 m) wide. The building served as an events venue, for activities such as dancing, until it closed in 1960. It
1496-457: The site for residential use with a new block of 49 flats. Springburn Springburn ( Scottish Gaelic : Allt an Fhuairainn ) is an inner-city district in the north of the Scottish city of Glasgow , made up of generally working-class households. Springburn developed from a rural hamlet at the beginning of the 19th century. Its industrial expansion began with the establishment of
1540-460: The works from British Rail Engineering Limited in the wake of the railway privatisation . It closed in 2019. The former Eastfield Running Sheds are now operated as a maintenance depot by ScotRail and part of the former Cowlairs carriage sidings is now operated as a signalling and maintenance depot by Network Rail . Another large industrial company that operated in Springburn was Promat UK, which manufactured Passive fire protection materials at
1584-460: The works from British Rail Engineering Limited in the wake of the railway privatisation . It closed in 2019. The former Eastfield Running Sheds are now operated as a maintenance depot by ScotRail and part of the former Cowlairs carriage sidings is now operated as a signalling and maintenance depot by Network Rail . Another large industrial company that operated in Springburn was Promat UK, which manufactured Passive fire protection materials at
1628-658: Was closed in 2003. Since closing in the mid-1980s, the Springburn Public Halls were allowed to fall into a state of dereliction and were demolished in December 2012. The Springburn Library building now operates as the Glasgow North Regeneration Agency Conference Centre following a £2 million refurbishment. Many social problems associated with poverty from crime to alcoholism and drug addiction have plagued
1672-413: Was closed in 2003. Since closing in the mid-1980s, the Springburn Public Halls were allowed to fall into a state of dereliction and were demolished in December 2012. The Springburn Library building now operates as the Glasgow North Regeneration Agency Conference Centre following a £2 million refurbishment. Many social problems associated with poverty from crime to alcoholism and drug addiction have plagued
1716-527: Was completed in 1988. The regeneration vision remained incomplete, and by the mid-1980s Springburn had become one of Glasgow's most notorious areas, exacerbated by decaying housing and lack of major employers to replace the decline in the railway industry, despite the creation of North Glasgow College (now Glasgow Kelvin College ) at the former North British Locomotive Company headquarters in 1965. Since then, there has however been further efforts to regenerate
1760-472: Was completed in 1988. The regeneration vision remained incomplete, and by the mid-1980s Springburn had become one of Glasgow's most notorious areas, exacerbated by decaying housing and lack of major employers to replace the decline in the railway industry, despite the creation of North Glasgow College (now Glasgow Kelvin College ) at the former North British Locomotive Company headquarters in 1965. Since then, there has however been further efforts to regenerate
1804-518: Was the Speaker of the House of Commons from 2000 to 2009. Other notable locals include: Springburn Springburn ( Scottish Gaelic : Allt an Fhuairainn ) is an inner-city district in the north of the Scottish city of Glasgow , made up of generally working-class households. Springburn developed from a rural hamlet at the beginning of the 19th century. Its industrial expansion began with
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1848-419: Was then converted for use as a sports centre until it was shut down, because of dry rot, in 1985. The building was subsequently badly maintained and became dilapidated: it was demolished, because of public safety concerns, in December 2012. The statues, which had been sculpted by James M. Sherriff, were recovered before the demolition and placed in storage. North Glasgow Homes and Chameleon subsequently redeveloped
1892-448: Was twice higher than the Scottish average and the proportion of children leaving school without Standard Grades was four times higher. The average household income was £ 13,310 and male unemployment stood at 13% – the highest level in Scotland. A study by CACI in 2010 found Springburn to be the most-feared neighbourhood in Scotland for violent crime in a national league table, with 42% of residents living in fear of violence. In 2012,
1936-448: Was twice higher than the Scottish average and the proportion of children leaving school without Standard Grades was four times higher. The average household income was £ 13,310 and male unemployment stood at 13% – the highest level in Scotland. A study by CACI in 2010 found Springburn to be the most-feared neighbourhood in Scotland for violent crime in a national league table, with 42% of residents living in fear of violence. In 2012,
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