Refusing the oath of Abjuration

Woodside wallpapers.. by dddoc

James Algie & John Park 1685 / 1835 Erected by public subscription.

Sir William Arrol

Daniel M.Duncan second Lieutenant

James Fillans

Patrick Brewster

Paisley Cemetery Company Ltd

On August 1845 Woodside Cemetery opened to the public. Where now lie the famous, the brave and the unknown. Long laid to rest in the heart of Paisley's west end, Scotland. “I might add, Woodside’s not but a stones throw away from where I live and a nice walk at that.”

Buried on the hill top off Woodsides grave yard, we have the world famous bridge builder, Sir William Arrol born in Houston in 1839. Known for building the Forth Rail Bridge, The Tay Bridge and the world famous tourist attraction, Tower Bridge in London. The home of Kings, to which have shown little mercy over the centuries to many a brave Scot soul.

Such as James Algie & John Park, who were hanged at Paisley cross in 1685 Scotland. “For refusing to swear an oath, renouncing the Covenant and accepting the King's supremacy in all civil and religious matters.” Only to have salt rub into their wounds, when they where buried in common ground at Gallowgreen. A Place known for witch trials and hangings. In what’s nothing more than an ugly part of our local history. "James & John where later re-interred into Martyrs' Parish Church graveyard 1835."

If that doesn't float your boat as to scotlands influence in the world. I give you a champion for
CIVIL RIGHTS
I Patrick Brewster the Paisley Abby Reverend proves Scotland’s fairness for all races. With his involvement in Emancipation & Civil rights struggle. Amovement endured by many and even now Pats, support mirrors modern day Scotland. With it’s 300 year dispute to be free an independent. You know, the one where Pat championed the abolition of slavery.
No bad for1 scot in 6 million who live in the shackle of others.

But where’s oor right ti be free or day i need ti say!
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James Fillans 1808 - 1852
Loom weaver James Fillans, turned his hand too many things. Till sculpture became his passion and our remembrance to his genius.

His passion ultimately rewards those of you who care to look beyond your own horizons. Like the beauty perched on top of his monument (1880)”.

Over looking Woodside & further beyond Ferguslie par. Long developed beyond all recognition.

With Woodside & Ferguslie Park being divided by the west rail track. That runs into Paisley Gilmour street station. Then onward too Glasgow, where other sculptures of Fallans can be found at Necropolis.

One horizons which saw James erecting a statue 17 foot tall monument to Sir James Shaw. Once Lord Mayor of London, remembered by the people of Kilmarnock. Immortalises by the artist come poet James Fillans stone craft.
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Paisley Cemetery Company Ltd
Woodside Cemetert & Crematorium
46 Broomlands Street
Paisley PA1 2NP
Tel: 0141 889 2260
Fax: 0141 848 7748
Established 1845

These 1280 x 800 wallpapers are free to use unless you intend to print or make money from them. april 2011
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