The red sandstone structure that formerly stood at the head of Crown St was a drinking fountain, the fountain niches were infilled with modern reliefs representing aspects of the local history when it was re-erected in the old citizens rose garden. There are small niches for boot scrapers along the bottom and it was originally illuminated with a large gas lamp on top.
I knew the sculptor who made the new inserts, from a conversation the 'beehive' represented a gang that existed long ago. I'll try to get the story for you. Actually lots of people missed "Concept' and was indicative of the lack of public art in the city. It engendered lots of comment and emotion, so a fairly successful work. I really enjoy your work and have learned lots since subscribing.
The Doulton fountain is such a beautiful structure (actually have it as my screensaver) Also hard to imagine the Botanic Gardens without the Kibble palace, dear green place indeed!
Another great video Dave, the shot of the mounted polis next to the giant quaver in Buchanan street brought back a memory. Years ago traffic was still allowed at certain times, I misread the sign and parked my lorry while I made a delivery to a jewellers one flight up. When I came back there were two mounted polis in front of my lorry, one male one female. The polis no' the horses, the horses were nose up to the windscreen, which I suppose was the best end to have on your window. I got off with a warning and they trotted off.
We need to hold on to as much as we can. Great episode, interesting to find stuff does get saved and restored. I can remember that spirit sculpture that I always thought was too artsy fartsy. I have kind of done this by pure luck. Part of the stones from the original Cathcart castle it was bulldozed was taken to Cathcart golf course ( not the linn park one) near Newton Mearns and forms a large Cairn near the club house and I think it was the first tee. It has a wee plate telling where the stones arrived from.
Another interesting video, thanks. In Bruce Downie's excellent book "Loved and lost, Govanhill's Built Heritage", he says that John Kibble initially offered the Kibble Palace to Queens Park (at his own expense) but the council refused, at the behest of the temperance movement in the Southside, who feared it would attract the wrong sort of visitors to the park. It went to the Botanical Gardens instead. Nice to hear that area of Cathcart road still called "The Gushet".
Thank you for another really fascinating episode. Apologies if this has already been mentioned in a past video but another building that has moved location is St James Parish Church in Pollok. Was moved brick by brick in the 50s from Pollokshields because there were too many churches in that area at that time!
Well now that was worth the wait. Since you are The Resident Historian, could you do a segment on the Citizens Theater? I've heard you mention it more than once and saw it on Still Game. Just a thought. Thanks for the video look forward to your next one.
The marker of the churches' original foundation. To enter the holy place, you should be clean. Hence the water, for washing the face and hands and the boot scraper, before entering the church.
I thought the new estate looked pretty nice. A wee bit lacking in space between each house but still nice. I am really glad builders have moved away from coating everything new in white render. Lots of 20 year old flats look wrecked now as the render is all stained.
@@AstonishingGlasgow I personally just love the brutal raw unapologetic urban landscape. Never liked all most new mundane low to mid-rise housing developments. Glasgow has the golden opportunity to try something radical , innovative and daring.
The red sandstone structure that formerly stood at the head of Crown St was a drinking fountain, the fountain niches were infilled with modern reliefs representing aspects of the local history when it was re-erected in the old citizens rose garden. There are small niches for boot scrapers along the bottom and it was originally illuminated with a large gas lamp on top.
As I thought then. Cheers.
I knew the sculptor who made the new inserts, from a conversation the 'beehive' represented a gang that existed long ago. I'll try to get the story for you. Actually lots of people missed "Concept' and was indicative of the lack of public art in the city. It engendered lots of comment and emotion, so a fairly successful work. I really enjoy your work and have learned lots since subscribing.
The Doulton fountain is such a beautiful structure (actually have it as my screensaver) Also hard to imagine the Botanic Gardens without the Kibble palace, dear green place indeed!
Love the history Glasgow 😊😊😊
Cheers Dave, sorry I missed the premier. Hope life is treating you well.
Life is chugging along very well thanks mate. I hope all is well with you and thank you so much again for the super thanks.
Keep up the good work chief, me and the kids love your videos.
Really appreciate this, thank you.
Nice meeting you whilst you were making this episode
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Thank you for all your research, and for your presentation.
Another great video Dave, the shot of the mounted polis next to the giant quaver in Buchanan street brought back a memory. Years ago traffic was still allowed at certain times, I misread the sign and parked my lorry while I made a delivery to a jewellers one flight up. When I came back there were two mounted polis in front of my lorry, one male one female. The polis no' the horses, the horses were nose up to the windscreen, which I suppose was the best end to have on your window. I got off with a warning and they trotted off.
First Class as always Dave a really interesting video.
Grateful thanks for your work.
Look forward to many more.
Well done for showing off our Great City, 💙🇬🇧😎
We need to hold on to as much as we can. Great episode, interesting to find stuff does get saved and restored. I can remember that spirit sculpture that I always thought was too artsy fartsy. I have kind of done this by pure luck. Part of the stones from the original Cathcart castle it was bulldozed was taken to Cathcart golf course ( not the linn park one) near Newton Mearns and forms a large Cairn near the club house and I think it was the first tee. It has a wee plate telling where the stones arrived from.
As usual another cracking episode, keep up the good work it’s appreciated 👍
Another great post of my favourite city to visit,
Great, video. I am surprised at how many monuments have been moved in Glasgow!
Been a fan since the taggart vid. Love it.
I remember the structure in Cathcart Road, and always thought it was a drinking fountain. Thanks once again for your content, Dave.
Another interesting video, thanks. In Bruce Downie's excellent book "Loved and lost, Govanhill's Built Heritage", he says that John Kibble initially offered the Kibble Palace to Queens Park (at his own expense) but the council refused, at the behest of the temperance movement in the Southside, who feared it would attract the wrong sort of visitors to the park. It went to the Botanical Gardens instead. Nice to hear that area of Cathcart road still called "The Gushet".
Thanks!
dont forget the silverburn sculpture, now moved round the back
Really interesting.You certainly do your research.Thanx.
Thank you for another really fascinating episode. Apologies if this has already been mentioned in a past video but another building that has moved location is St James Parish Church in Pollok. Was moved brick by brick in the 50s from Pollokshields because there were too many churches in that area at that time!
Was sure I seen you pass on Cathcart Road while I was in the car wash on Sunday. Now I know it was your goodself.
I'm waiting.
cheers matey enjoyed that :)
I remember the Buchanan Street blob as'The Flying Jobby'.
God help the person it lands on........ :-D
Well now that was worth the wait. Since you are The Resident Historian, could you do a segment on the Citizens Theater? I've heard you mention it more than once and saw it on Still Game. Just a thought. Thanks for the video look forward to your next one.
I always thought it was a whales tail when i was young.
Good vid. Away to get my quavers 😋
is a nice old drinking fountain near the river near the nautical college or sherrif court house, is a picture on my community page
Is that the missing/disappeared “winged” installation, that was at the south end of Buchanan Street?
On the video “thumbnail”?
Where did it go?
Tune in tonight and all will be answered.
Great wee video. Don’t wait too long making a new one. 👍👍
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I think there used to be sculpture in Glasgow by the infamous Jimmy Boyle.
The marker of the churches' original foundation. To enter the holy place, you should be clean. Hence the water, for washing the face and hands and the boot scraper, before entering the church.
I was just going to scroll past this video, but out of respect for the Shamen pun in the thumbnail I've given it's due.
Could you maybe get a freedom of information from GCC? Maybe. Regarding the hexagonal feature.
The appearance of those new apartments in the Gorbals is less appealing than tower blocks they've repalced.
I thought the new estate looked pretty nice. A wee bit lacking in space between each house but still nice. I am really glad builders have moved away from coating everything new in white render. Lots of 20 year old flats look wrecked now as the render is all stained.
@@AstonishingGlasgow I personally just love the brutal raw unapologetic urban landscape. Never liked all most new mundane low to mid-rise housing developments. Glasgow has the golden opportunity to try something radical , innovative and daring.
The Commonwealth Games logo might be moved again soon, with a 26 pasted onto it.... :P
I do see the bird in that statue.
If you go to Glasgow remember to get a translator that translates to English.
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