Basic Site Details Name: | Netherhill | Town, district or village: | Paisley | City or county: | Renfrewshire | Country: | Scotland | Parish: | | Status: | Demolished | Grid ref: | | Notes: | It would appear that the alterations to convert the buildings to a school were delayed by the First World War | Alternative NamesThe following alternative names are associated with this building/design: | | Name | Current name? | Notes | | St Margaret's Convent | | |
Street AddressesThe following street addresses are associated with this building: | | Address | Main entrance? | Notes | | Renfrew Road | Yes | |
EventsThe following date-based events are associated with this building: | | From | To | Event type | Notes | | 1855 | 1856 | | | | 1912 | | Plans submitted | Additions to school | | 1920 | 1922 | Alteration/conversion | Conversion to St Margaret's Convent, school built in grounds | | 1979 | | Closed | School closed | | 1982 | | Destruction/demolition | Vandalised and demolished |
PeopleDesign and ConstructionThe following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column. | | Name | Role | Partnership Group | From | To | Notes | | Charles Wilson | | | 1856 | | | | Cowan & Watson | | B | 1912 | | | | Walter Robert Watson | | B | 1912 | | Addition to school |
ClientsThe following individuals or organisations have commissioned work on this building/design: | | Name | Notes | | Baird, John, wine merchant | Sold by Rodger to Baird | | Clark family, thread manufacturer | Sold to Clarks in 1883 | | Rodger, Robert, solicitor | Client for original house |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this building: | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | Sweeney, Dan | 2103 | Shadows of the City: Glasgow's Lost Mansions and Houses | | Windan Press | pp108-109 |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this building: | | Source | Archive name | Source catalogue no. | Notes | | National Monuments Record of Scotland/NMRS, RCAHMS | Drawings Collection | | RED/18/11 | | Renfrewshire Council | Paisley Dean of Guild Records | | Plans submitted 1912 |
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