Pollokshields Library
Pollokshields Library is in Leslie Street, central Pollokshields, Glasgow. The plans were prepared by Thomas Gilmour under the supervision of City Engineer & Surveyor, Alexander B. McDonald.[1] The library was officially opened on 20 February 1907 by Sir John Stirling Maxwell.[2] The Edwardian Baroque building is protected as a category B listed building.[3]
The area is home to many New Scots, consisting mainly of Sri Lankan, Pakistani and Indian residents. The library holds a good stock of books and magazines in Urdu, as well as English.
References
- ↑ Elizabeth., Williamson,; Riches, Anne; Higgs, Malcolm (2002). The Buildings of Scotland: Glasgow. Yale University Press. p. 571. ISBN 9780300096743.
- ↑ "Architecture in Pollokshields Pollokshaws and Langside". www.scotcities.com. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
- ↑ "Pollokshields District Library Listed Building Report". Historic Scotland. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
External links
- Pollokshields Library at Glasgow Life
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