Alterations: Christ Church Timperley

TIMPERLEY - Christ Church, Timperley, has been re-opened, upon the completion of the alterations, comprising the addition of transepts, chancel, vestry, organ chamber, etc., affording an increase in the accommodation of 300 persons. The new portion, to a great extent, harmonises with the old building, except the seats, which are low, and open benches in lieu of pews. The organ chamber adjoins the chancel. The stalls for the choir are in the chancel, which is laid with enriched encaustic tiles. The lighting is by means of corona, by Skidmore, of Coventry. The windows of transepts are filled with stained glass by Edmundson and Son, of Manchester. The reading-desk and pulpit are of oak, of elaborate design. All the works have been executed by Mr. Terras, builder, Manchester, for an outlay of about £1,750, under the superintendence of Mr. John Lowe, architect, of Manchester. [Building News 28 April 1865 page 311].

Reference    Builder 25 February 1865 Page 142
Reference    Building News 28 April 1865 page 311