Temple, Glasgow facts for kids
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.jpg) Looking east past tenements on Strathcona Drive towards gas holders (2017) |
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| OS grid reference | NS546691 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | GLASGOW |
| Postcode district | G13 1 |
| Dialling code | 0141 |
| Police | Strathclyde |
| Fire | Strathclyde |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Temple is a neighborhood in the northern part of Glasgow, Scotland. It's surrounded by other areas like Anniesland to the south, Knightswood to the west, and Kelvindale to the east. Netherton is located just north of Temple. This area has been on maps for a very long time, appearing in Joan Blaeu's Atlas of Scotland way back in 1662.
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Temple's Past: How the Area Grew
Temple started out as its own small village. It was part of a larger area called the Parish of Kilpatrick, which later became New Kilpatrick in Dunbartonshire. As Glasgow grew bigger in the late 1800s and early 1900s, it expanded and included Temple. The village officially became part of Glasgow in 1912.
In the old village, many people worked at mills, which are places that grind grain. For a while, coal was also mined here. This coal was then taken to the nearby Forth and Clyde Canal in Netherton, and from there, it could travel to the River Clyde.
Temple used to have its own church, called Temple Parish Church. This church later joined with Anniesland's church in 1984 to form Temple-Anniesland. The original Temple church buildings are no longer there. However, Temple still has its Methodist church today.
In recent years, Temple has seen many improvements. New homes have been built, which has helped the area become more active and successful.
What Can You Do in Temple?
Temple has its own green space called Temple Park. It's a great place to play, with a small playground for kids and a large grassy field. If you need to travel by train, the closest station is Anniesland.
The Forth and Clyde Canal runs along the northern edge of the neighborhood. Many local people enjoy fishing in the canal. Right next to the canal, there's also a David Lloyd leisure centre, which is a great place for sports and fitness.
Schools and Youth Programs in Temple
Temple Primary School was built in 1901. It served the community for many years but closed in the summer of 2007. Students and staff from Temple Primary moved to Knightswood Primary, which was updated to welcome them. The old Temple Primary building has since been turned into a private nursery school called 'Little Me'.
The Temple/Shafton Youth Project is a long-running program that started in 1987. It works with young people and adults in the G13 area. This project has helped raise a lot of money over the years. For example, they helped two groups of young people travel to Australia in 2009 and 2011 for amazing experiences.
Shopping Options in Temple
Temple has several small shops where you can find everyday items. For bigger shopping trips, there's a large Morrison's supermarket nearby in Anniesland. This store used to be one of Safeway's "Megastore" pilot stores. You can also find an Aldi supermarket close to Temple Park.
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Looking east past tenements on Strathcona Drive towards gas holders (2017)
