Congregational Chapel Stockport Road, Levenshulme

LEVENSHULME (MANCHESTER) —The foundation-stone of a new Congregational church has been laid at Levenshnlme. The church is being erected upon a site adjoining the present school, and is 64 ft. long by 43 ft. wide, and 49 ft. to ridge of roof. Two vestries are placed on the south aide. A spire will stand at the north-west angle, the lower stage of which forms the principal entrance to the church, opening into a vestibule, which occupies the entire length of the front. Internally the fittings will be of pitch-pine, accommodation being provided for 100 persons. Provision will also be made for the erection of a future gallery, to contain 100 additional seats. Increased class-room and other accommodation will also be provided in connexion with the present school. The total cost will be about £3,300. The building is being carried out under the superintendence of the architect, Mr. John Lowe, Manchester; Mr. W. W. Harrison, also of Manchester, being the builder. [Builder 29 January 1881 page 142]

CONGREGATIONALISM IN LEVENSHULME – A new Congregational Chapel was opened in Levenshulme last evening by the Rev Dr Hannay of London. This chapel has been built at a cost of about £3,500 by Mr W H Harrison, builder of Greenheys, from plans prepared by Mr John Lowe, architect of this city, and it has accommodation for 400 sittings. [Manchester Guardian 29 October 1881 page 8]

Reference    British Architect 15 October 1880 Page 182
Reference    Manchester Guardian 20 December 1880 page 5
Reference    British Architect 31 December 1880 Page 288
Reference    Building News 7 January 1881 Page 26 – foundation stone
Reference    Manchester Guardian 29 October 1881 page 8 - opening
Reference    Manchester Faces & Places Vol 10 Page 147-8 ( article - Rev W Reid)
Reference    The Builder 29 January 1881 page 142