Congregational Chapel, Wilmslow

 The Congregational Church was founded in 1846-47 when the first chapel was built. This was greatly enlarged/ rebuilt in 1865 to the designs of John Lowe.

WILMSLOW—The Congregational Chapel here has been reopened, upon the completion of the additions and alterations. The old building has been taken down and rebuilt in the Early English style, with the additions of transepts, vestry, class rooms, belfry, on the south side, &c. The roof is of high pitch, with open framed principals. Galleries are provided in the transepts, all the seats are open of red deal, and will accommodate 500 persons. The pulpit is of rich design. The chapel is lighted by coronae from the roof, and is warmed and ventilated by Messrs. Haden and Co., of Trowbridge, All the works have been executed by Messrs. Royle and Mellor, builders, of Wilmslow, at an outlay of £1,750, under the superintendence of Mr. John Lowe, architect, Manchester. [Building News 24 February 1865 page 145]

Reference    Building News 24 February 1865 page 145
Reference    Builder 18 March 1865 page 198 -text as Building News