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. The library was officially opened on 20 February 1907 by Sir John Stirling Maxwell. The Edwardian Baroque building is protected as a category B listed building.[1]
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.
See also
References
- ↑ "Pollokshields District Library Listed Building Report". Historic Scotland. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
External links
- Pollokshields Library on the Glasgow council website.
- This site has pictures of the town and library itself.
- A website for beginners who want to learn the basics of the heritage of pollokshields
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