Manor Park History

Manor Park 'Past to Present'

This timeline details Manor Parks history over 120yrs. It provides an insight into the architect, the proprietors and the park over time.

1886-07-20 00:00:00

Local Area

Victoria Park was originally conceived of as a public park for the Burgh of Partick.

1886-08-20 00:00:00

Land Registry

This was year the property was bought from the council

1888-06-08 00:00:00

Architect

Sir John James Burnet FRSE FRIBA RSA RA (1857–1938)

1888-12-16 09:58:56

Balshagray Avenue

houses were built down the length of the avenue.

1892-08-02 22:16:39

Manor Park Design

Proposal

1892-08-02 22:16:39

Contractor/Builder

Mr smellie detials on second designs

1894-08-02 22:16:39

William E. McColl Snr

Mr William McColl - First registered owner - 28 Balshagray Drive

1898-10-06 05:47:25

Pot Still

The famous Pot Still Pub transferred in 1870 to William McCall

1919-01-31 04:32:27

G.N. McColl Jnr

son of william

1937-10-06 05:47:25

Miss E Stirling

moved into 28 balshagray avenue

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