Dalmarnock
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Dalmarnock is a district
in the Scottish
city of Glasgow
. It is situated north of the River Clyde
. It is bounded by the Clyde to the south and east, Parkhead
to the north, and Bridgeton
at Dunn Street to the north west. The area covers part of a loop in the River Clyde called the Cuningar Loop
(known locally as 'The Vallies').
and Dalmarnock. It was replaced by a new timber bridge in 1841 and in 1891 by the current Dalmarnock Bridge, designed by the engineers Crouch & Hogg.
had its extensive engineering works at Dunn Street and Baltic Street from 1873. From its beginnings in boiler
making, the firm later became renowned for its achievements in the field of Structural engineering
. Amongst the many bridges constructed throughout Britain were the Forth Railway Bridge and Forth Road Bridge
, the Humber Bridge
and London's Tower Bridge
. The company was eventually taken over by Clarke Chapman
in 1969 and the Dalmarnock Works closed in 1986. There was also a large coal fired power station located near Dalmarnock Bridge. It was built by Glasgow Corporation in two stages, with phase one opening in 1920 and phase two in 1926. It was closed in 1977 by the South of Scotland Electricity Board
.
The east side of Summerfield Street was bombed during the Second World War. Most of the Victorian red-sandstone tenements on Dalmarnock Road and Springfield Road were demolished in the '60s and early '70s, although some were renovated. Springfield Road remains the centre of the community, with several retailers and small businesses. In the 1960s, a new housing scheme was built, consisting of four twenty-two storey tower blocks and 'H-block' maisionettes. Two of the towers, 40 & 50 Millerfield Road, were demolished in 2002. One other tower was demolished on 1 July 2007, and the final one on 9 September 2007.
Dalmarnock now, August 2011, has no housing on Ardenlea St / Sunnybank St side of the area, due to the construction in the area pertaining to the Commonwealth Games and City Legacy.
There are no retailers left at all in the area apart from a small shop, that was setup by the workers in the Community Centre, and a small shop setup by one of the locals in the area. These have been a welcome sight for the area residents as the nearest shops are either Bridgeton, the Tesco on Dalmarnock Road or The Forge in Parkhead. There is still the petrol station on Dalmarnock Road and the Car Wash. There is also a lot of small business units in the Nuneaton Street area and Calder Millerfield which supplies meat based products to the fast food markets, which is also on Nuneaton Street.
, on the Argyle Line
, serves the local area.
Dalmarnock Train Station will be getting a overhaul due to the Commonwealth Games.Dalmarnock Station Overhaul .
and proposed skyscraper East One
.
The Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome
is also in the area, at the section of Springfield Road where it intersects London Road.
District
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in the Scottish
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
city of Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
. It is situated north of the River Clyde
River Clyde
The River Clyde is a major river in Scotland. It is the ninth longest river in the United Kingdom, and the third longest in Scotland. Flowing through the major city of Glasgow, it was an important river for shipbuilding and trade in the British Empire....
. It is bounded by the Clyde to the south and east, Parkhead
Parkhead
Parkhead is a district in the East End of Glasgow. Its name comes from a small weaving hamlet at the meeting place of the Great Eastern Road and Westmuir Street. Duke Street and Springfield Road also meet there, to form a turreted Edwardian five-way junction at Parkhead Cross...
to the north, and Bridgeton
Bridgeton, Glasgow
Bridgeton is a district to the east side of Glasgow city centre. It is bounded by Glasgow Green to the west, Dalmarnock to the east and south and Calton to the north-west at Abercromby Street/ London Road...
at Dunn Street to the north west. The area covers part of a loop in the River Clyde called the Cuningar Loop
Cuningar Loop
The Cuningar Loop is a meander on the River Clyde at Dalmarnock.The first Glasgow Water Company's Act was obtained in 1806, and the company began to supply water early in 1809. Before the Victorian Loch Katrine aqueduct project was completed in the 1850s, it supplied water to Glasgow...
(known locally as 'The Vallies').
Bridge
There is a bridge over the River Clyde on Dalmarnock Road called Dalmarnock Bridge. The first bridge in the area was a wooden one erected in 1821 to connect RutherglenRutherglen
Rutherglen is a town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. In 1975, it lost its own local council and administratively became a component of the City of Glasgow. In 1996 Rutherglen was reallocated to the South Lanarkshire council area.-History:...
and Dalmarnock. It was replaced by a new timber bridge in 1841 and in 1891 by the current Dalmarnock Bridge, designed by the engineers Crouch & Hogg.
History
The area was once heavily industrialised. Sir William Arrol & Co.Sir William Arrol & Co.
Sir William Arrol & Co. was a leading Scottish civil engineering business founded by William Arrol and based in Glasgow. It built some of the most famous bridges in the United Kingdom including the Forth Bridge and Tower Bridge in London.-Early history:...
had its extensive engineering works at Dunn Street and Baltic Street from 1873. From its beginnings in boiler
Boiler
A boiler is a closed vessel in which water or other fluid is heated. The heated or vaporized fluid exits the boiler for use in various processes or heating applications.-Materials:...
making, the firm later became renowned for its achievements in the field of Structural engineering
Structural engineering
Structural engineering is a field of engineering dealing with the analysis and design of structures that support or resist loads. Structural engineering is usually considered a specialty within civil engineering, but it can also be studied in its own right....
. Amongst the many bridges constructed throughout Britain were the Forth Railway Bridge and Forth Road Bridge
Forth Road Bridge
The Forth Road Bridge is a suspension bridge in east central Scotland. The bridge, opened in 1964, spans the Firth of Forth, connecting the capital city Edinburgh, at South Queensferry, to Fife, at North Queensferry...
, the Humber Bridge
Humber Bridge
The Humber Bridge, near Kingston upon Hull, England, is a 2,220 m single-span suspension bridge, which opened to traffic on 24 June 1981. It is the fifth-largest of its type in the world...
and London's Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, England, over the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, from which it takes its name...
. The company was eventually taken over by Clarke Chapman
Clarke Chapman
Clarke Chapman is a British engineering firm based in Gateshead, which was formerly listed on the London Stock Exchange.-History:The company was founded in 1864 in Gateshead by William Clarke...
in 1969 and the Dalmarnock Works closed in 1986. There was also a large coal fired power station located near Dalmarnock Bridge. It was built by Glasgow Corporation in two stages, with phase one opening in 1920 and phase two in 1926. It was closed in 1977 by the South of Scotland Electricity Board
South of Scotland Electricity Board
The South of Scotland Electricity Board , was formed as a result of the Electricity Reorganisation Act 1954. On 1 April 1955, the two southern Scottish Area Electricity Boards were merged into the South of Scotland Electricity Board...
.
Dalmarnock now, August 2011, has no housing on Ardenlea St / Sunnybank St side of the area, due to the construction in the area pertaining to the Commonwealth Games and City Legacy.
There are no retailers left at all in the area apart from a small shop, that was setup by the workers in the Community Centre, and a small shop setup by one of the locals in the area. These have been a welcome sight for the area residents as the nearest shops are either Bridgeton, the Tesco on Dalmarnock Road or The Forge in Parkhead. There is still the petrol station on Dalmarnock Road and the Car Wash. There is also a lot of small business units in the Nuneaton Street area and Calder Millerfield which supplies meat based products to the fast food markets, which is also on Nuneaton Street.
Rail
Dalmarnock railway stationDalmarnock railway station
Dalmarnock railway station serves the area of Dalmarnock, Glasgow. It is a station on the Argyle Line, 4 km south east of Glasgow Central. The northern part of the station is situated in a tunnel .-History:...
, on the Argyle Line
Argyle Line
The Argyle Line is a suburban railway located in West Central Scotland. It connects the Lanarkshire towns of Lanark, Larkhall and Motherwell to West Dunbartonshire via central Glasgow using sub-surface running...
, serves the local area.
Dalmarnock Train Station will be getting a overhaul due to the Commonwealth Games.Dalmarnock Station Overhaul .
Education
The area used to have four schools: Springfield Road Primary, Springfield Primary, Riverside Secondary and Our Lady of Fatima RC Primary School on Springfield Road have now closed. There is a Dalmarnock Primary School, however, it is situated, unlike the name suggests, in the Bridgeton area of the East End of Glasgow and should not be counted in the schools list for the area.Commonwealth Games
Dalmarnock is the proposed location for the athletes' village when Glasgow hosts the 2014 Commonwealth Games2014 Commonwealth Games
The 20th Commonwealth Games in 2014 will be held in Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland. The winning city was announced by the Commonwealth Games Federation on 9 November 2007 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Games will run over 11 days of competition from 24 July to 3 August 2014...
and proposed skyscraper East One
East One
East One, also known as Dalmarnock Tower, is a proposed high-rise residential building in Glasgow, Scotland. As originally proposed, the tower included a hotel, and had a projected height of 180.00 metres over 55 floors, which would have made it the second-tallest building in the United Kingdom...
.
The Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome
National Indoor Sports Arena and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome
The National Indoor Sports Arena and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome is an indoor arena and velodrome currently under construction in Parkhead, Glasgow, Scotland. Built for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, these venues will host the Badminton and Track cycling events...
is also in the area, at the section of Springfield Road where it intersects London Road.
Notable people
- Professional footballer Kenny DalglishKenny DalglishKenneth Mathieson "Kenny" Dalglish MBE is a Scottish former footballer and the current manager of Liverpool F.C.. In a 22-year playing career, he played for two club teams, Celtic and Liverpool, winning numerous honours with both. He is the most capped Scottish player, with 102 appearances, and...
who played for Celtic F.C.Celtic F.C.Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
and LiverpoolLiverpool F.C.Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
was born in Dalmarnock. - George ChisholmGeorge Chisholm (musician)George Chisholm OBE was a Scottish jazz trombonist.Born in Glasgow to a family of musicians, Chisholm's musical career began in the Glasgow Playhouse orchestra. In the late 1930s he moved to London, where he played in dance bands led by Bert Ambrose and Teddy Joyce...
, trombonist, was born in Dalmarnock. - GlasvegasGlasvegasGlasvegas are a Scottish indie rock band from Glasgow. The band consists of James Allan , Rab Allan , Paul Donoghue and Jonna Löfgren . The band received critical acclaim for their debut album Glasvegas which was released in September 2008, reaching No...