Thursday, December 11, 2025

St Marys Cathedral






 The Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin, commonly called St Mary's Cathedral, is a cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church. It is located on the Great Western Road, in the west end of Glasgow, Scotland. The current building was opened on 9 November 1871 as St Mary's Episcopal Church and was completed in 1893 when the spire was completed. The architect was Sir Gilbert Scott. It was raised to cathedral status in 1908. The total height of the cathedral is 63 metres. The church structure is protected as a category A listed building.

Glassford Street


 Looking down Glassford Street,always busy with busses heading out of the city centre.

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Glasgow Cross Train Station


Glasgow Cross railway station closed on October 5, 1964, as part of the widespread closures of the Glasgow Central Low Level lines, though the line itself remained open and was later electrified as part of the Argyle Line, with trains still passing under the site.

Monday, December 8, 2025

KGV Dock Glasgow


 Post Card showing KGV dock Glasgow,the train is taking coal to the nearby Braehead Power Plant at Renfrew.

Candleriggs

 


Built in 1902 by city engineer Mcdonald,originally a frit market but now used to houde pubs and restaurants.