church of St. Philip, Griffin, Blackburn

BLACKBURN - The church of St. Philip, Griffin, Blackburn, was consecrated on the 15^th inst. It is a substantial structure of Early English character, built of local rubble masonry, and faced with Yorkshire parpoints, with tooled ashlar dressings. The roofs are open‑timbered, covered externally with blue and purple slates. The plan comprises nave, 89ft. 6in. by 30ft., and 49ft. to ridge, with north and south aisles, 11ft. 6in. wide; chancel, same width as the nave, and 30ft. 9in. in length ; two vestries for clergy and choir on the north side of chancel; organ‑chamber on the south; a tower, 112ft. high, at west end of south aisle, and north porch. The aisles are laid with stone landings, and the chancel with ornamental tiles; the church is warmed by hot water; the nave and aisles are seated with open benches of pitch‑pine, stained and varnished; the choir‑seats, prayer desk, and Communion‑rail are of oak. The pulpit and font are of Bath and other stones, enriched with dark marble, and the lectern of polished brass. Accommodation is provided for 600 persons, and the total cost is about ,8,000. The building has been carried out by Messrs Stones and Sons, of Blackburn, contractors, from the designs and under the superintendence of the architect, Mr. John Lowe, F.R.I.B.A., Manchester. [Building News 24 December 1880 p778]

Reference    Building News 24 December 1880 p778
Reference    British Architect 17 December 1880 Page 264 -extensive note