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Some internal shots of the George A Clark Town Hall... I have only been in the Town Hall a couple of times in my life. The last time was a beer festival some years back. Am sure I was in it as a kid but cannot remember the event just a vague recollection of being there.

PICTURE 100 in all its glory ..... It is of course the George A Clark Town Hall. A Listed. Built 1882 The architect was W H Lynn of Belfast (obviously TG was too closely associated with the Coats family ). Originally to be funded by public subscription the Clark family stepped in and paid for the lot and named it after George who had recently died in America. All original donations were returned. Renfrewshire Council info if you fancy hiring it ... http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/webcontent/home/services/community+and+living/life+events/registration+service/cs-pmcd-paisley-town-hall As most of you know the building is covered in green cladding due to its £1.6M refurbishment. From a distance it looks ok but I was in the building recently and its pretty shabby in the inside and parts of the outside also look pretty poor when viewed close up. The renovation should be complete for the Mod next year. I will post some internal shots in the next day or two.

Da-da! We have now reached PICTURE 100! This is an easy one for you and an iconic Paisley building. PIC 100 CLUE .....

PICTURE 99 is the Janitor's Lodge in Glasgow Rd. Art Deco style designed by TG's protege James Steel Maitland. B Listed built 1938.

Great idea Drew. Anything that helps attract customers is a good thing. Although a ST holder in a great seat I like the concept of a PAYG card as I know a family member that would maybe use such a card as they are financially strapped and maybe now and then I could add a game to their card. The other point I would like to make is about ST holders. On occasion I would like to sit in one of the other stands. I would like to be able to have my great seat most weeks but now and then sit with my mate and his kids in the South Stand or even sit in the Main Stand when once in a blue moon my girlfriend fancies a game. Obviously that couldn't happen in sell-out games but how many of them have we had? Anyway, keep the ideas coming.

Hi DSS. I must admit that I have been tempted to record some of the more modern buildings but up until now I had plenty of beautiful old ones some of which require a higher profile if maybe they are to be saved. There are some fine examples, many not featured as yet, whereby an old building has had a new lease of life by being converted to living accommodation. The Nethercommon Carpet Factory, JNI, Brown & Polson etc to name just a few. The focus has been on our heritage but some modern buildings should be included in our adventure. The next image will be image 100 and I still have many more to feature and some more to photograph. On my wee expeditions I shall capture from now on some of the more modern buildings for comment. I'll start to feature them now and again. I can think of one that is, in my opinion, a very interesting building but will it still be around in 100 years? Maybe not. I lived in a house in Glenburn which had a lifespan of only 50 years before it was demolished. Unfortunately thats the way of modern buildings - not built to last, whereby many tenements in Paisley are over 100 years old and still going strong. In the meantime I'll get TGs iconic buildings out the way with a wee diversion now and then to modern stuff. Good idea. Edit: PS I hoped this thread may inspire all good Buds to tell their children a bit more about their heritage and maybe instil some pride in their town. I know my wanderings with my camera have certainly got me talking about Paisley in a far more positive light to anyone that will listen to me

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You can get in on a Sunday morning at 11am Rick . Alternatively join the Paisley Photographic Club who meet there on a Fri night. Kidding aside I strolled up one Saturday and the doors were open so I had a wee keek in. Nobody about but I didnt enter as I didnt want locked in. The Church seems reasonably well used so all I can suggest is you toddle along and see if its open. On Doors Open Day the congregation were very friendly and helpful and showing people around. I am sure you would be made welcome if its open.

PICTURE 12 was the Thomas Coats Memorial in the High St. Here are some internal photographs. The detail and carvings are quite magnificent. The baptism bath is still in use. The vestry was recently refurbished at a cost of £100,000 which included the hand painted 'wallpaper' and 5 tiles in the bog made as exact replicas of the originals at £2k a pop! The wood and marble carvings are fantastic as it the pulpit. Definitely worth a wee look

PIC 98 is the Thomas Coats Observatory in Oakshaw. A Listed. Built in 1883. One of four public observatories in the UK, all in Scotland, the others being in Dundee, Airdrie and Edinburgh. Stain glass panels in the Observatory depict Galileo, Kepler and Herschel. PS the New Jerusalem Church is C Listed.

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PICTURE 97 is the New Jerusalem Church in George St. Built in 1810 making it one of Paisley's oldest churches. Originally build as a Wesleyan Methodist Church for the workmen building the the Paisley Canal. In 1860 it was purchased by the New Jerusalem Church. The NJ Church had been around in Paisley since 1818 without a permanent home. A feature of Methodist Churches is the main Church is upstairs with the Church Hall and side rooms downstairs. The Church has 3 beautiful stain-glass windows designed by Sir Noel Paton RSA. The New Jerusalem Church heavily incorporates the philosophy of the Swedish philosopher, scientist and esoteric Emanuel Swedenborg.

Come on Poz. We are relying on you to design the strips from here on in . The last two seasons have been the best we have ever had.

Maybe there was a lot of wishful thinking and maybe even naivety but I think Div, RA, Poz and everyone else who actually did something and didn't just bump their gums should be thanked for all their efforts. I know only too well from many past experiences there are those that try and those that just moan. So thanks guys for giving it your best shot and actually trying to make it happen.

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PIC 96 is the Anchor Bridge linking the Anchor Mills to Lonend. This is the bridge used by the workers to cross the Cart to get to their work with many old photographs showing the mill lassies on their way or leaving their work. Built in 1867 and B Listed. The bridge was moved about 50 meters upstream during refurbishment. Other images show that it was a lot closer to the Mill in its heyday.

All I can find at the moment FS but I'll keep looking .... http://www.scottishchurches.org.uk/sites/site/id/9624/name/Tabernacle+Church%2C+Paisley+Paisley+Strathclyde

PIC 96 CLUE is another easy one.....first image. The JNI was PICTURE 8. Attached are a couple of internal shots from the Doors Open Day..... You could only access the central atrium - unfortunately no-one opened their doors for a wee lookround and a cup of tea

PIC 95 is of course the Martyrs' Memorial Church in Broomlands St and was built in 1848. The martyrs for whom this church is named were James Algie and John Park, who in 1685 refused to swear an oath renouncing the Covenant and accepting the King's supremacy in all civil and religious matters. They were hanged at Paisley cross, and buried in common ground at Gallowgreen in the town's west end. Later they were re-interred in the first grave in what became Martyrs' Parish Church graveyard. A monument in their honour was erected there in 1835. In 1843, the minister of Martyrs' Parish Church, along with many other ministers and a portion of the congregation, split from the Church of Scotland to become part of the Free Church of Scotland. They continued to worship in the church until expelled from the building in 1846. They worshipped in a variety of hired venues until their new church was built in 1848 in Broomlands Street. It was originally named the Free Martyrs' Church, later becoming the Martyrs' United Free Church, and then finally the Martyrs' Memorial Church in 1929. The Tower and South front were designed by the famous TG and erected in 1904.

PIC 95 CLUE guys .....

PIC 94 was identified by many as the TA Hall in the High St. Another fine building designed by the great TG and built in 1896 for the Renfrewshire Militia. Later used by the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and TA. Sorry to say on the At Risk register...... http://www.buildingsatrisk.org.uk/details/911287 It had looked promising recently for its future but its all up in the air again .... http://www.paisley2020.org/updates.htm

The Uni for years talked about buying it and using it as their Administration Centre. For whatever reason it never happened.

Nothing has been repeated - I keep a list as my memory isn't as good as it once was

PIC 94 CLUE is ......easy......again.....

Well done Lethal 89. Address is 27 Ferguslie and is B Listed. Built 1899 with the architect being TG. This building is metaphorically and literally linked to 78 Maxwellton as its the same building originally. The Ferguslie side was the welfare offices and hall and an entrance for the Coats girls Hostel on Maxwellton (as I am sure Langbank already knew ). It eventually was partitioned into two and the Hostel converted into flats and Ferguslie being the home of the Paisley Sea Cadets for many years. I am sorry to say its now on the Buildings at Risk register .... http://www.buildings.../details/908562 however if any of you guys out there want to set up a new Social Club for the Buds its available to buy .... http://www.renfrewsh...ie_Jan 2012.pdf Another part of our illustrious past falling into decay. Hope its bought over soon and renovated.