Broomloan Road Primary School
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Broomloan Road Primary School was a primary school situated in Govan
, Glasgow
, Scotland
.
It was the largest Board School in Govan, and comprised two separate buildings. The first, designed by Alexander Watt, opened in 1875. In 1894 a red sandstone extension was built, designed by H&D Barclay. The school has now closed but is still in existence, having been boarded up and been in a derelict condition for many years. It is now protected as a category B listed building.
It is most notable for being the first school of Sir Alex Ferguson
, the current manager of Manchester United Football Club
. He attended the school from 1946 until 1954, finishing a year later than he was due to as a result of re-taking his examination to enter Govan High School
.
Govan
Govan is a district and former burgh now part of southwest City of Glasgow, Scotland. It is situated west of Glasgow city centre, on the south bank of the River Clyde, opposite the mouth of the River Kelvin and the district of Partick....
, 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...
, Scotland
Scotland
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It was the largest Board School in Govan, and comprised two separate buildings. The first, designed by Alexander Watt, opened in 1875. In 1894 a red sandstone extension was built, designed by H&D Barclay. The school has now closed but is still in existence, having been boarded up and been in a derelict condition for many years. It is now protected as a category B listed building.
It is most notable for being the first school of Sir Alex Ferguson
Alex Ferguson
Sir Alexander Chapman "Alex" Ferguson, CBE is a Scottish association football manager and former player, currently managing Manchester United, where he has been in charge since 1986...
, the current manager of Manchester United Football Club
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
. He attended the school from 1946 until 1954, finishing a year later than he was due to as a result of re-taking his examination to enter Govan High School
Govan High School
Govan High School is a secondary school situated in Govan, Glasgow, Scotland. It opened on its current site in 1969 and in 2010 it celebrated its centenary, with Sir Alex Ferguson attending the event.-Notable alumni:...
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