John Cardell was an enthusiastic worker for the cause of temperance inthe 1880's, when it was said there was a pub at every street in Govan.
The hall was built in 1894 as headquarters for temperance workers.
By the 1900's, the temperance movement was on the wane due to stricter licensing laws and a more enlightened attitude towards strong drink.
The Cardell Hall eventually closed. Ironically, today the ground floor is a public house, Brechin's Bar (known locally as 'The Black Man')
This is the building
where you can see 'the cat that had the rat' engraved on the outside.
still running!
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