Irlams o' th' Heights Wesleyan Chapel
NEW WESLEYAN CHAPEL, IRLAMS-O'-TH'-HEIGHT - The foundation stones of a new Wesleyan chapel, to take the place of the old one, which was seriously injured by fire, at IrIams-o'-th'-Height were laid on Saturday, in the presence of a large assemblage of spectators. The new building will stand on the site of the old one, near the junction of the Swinton and Pendlebury roads, and accommodation will be provided for 550 people. Internally it will measure 68 feet by 44 feet, the height to the ceiling being 34 feet. The principal entrances will be placed next to the high road and open into a spacious vestibule communicating with the side aisles, that at the right hand leading also to the gallery at the west end. Another gallery will be placed over the vestries at the east end behind the pulpit. The new chapel will be Gothic in style, with centre gable towards the road and large traceried window over the entrances. The joiners' work will be pitch pine throughout. The windows are to be glazed with cathedral glass in ornamental designs. The contract has been let to Messrs. R. Neill and Sons for £2,450. Mr. R, F. Freeman, of Bolton and Derby, is the architect. [Manchester Guardian 6 September 1880 page 3]
The foundation stone of this new chapel was laid on Saturday last. The new building will stand on the site of the old one near the junction of the Swinton and Pendlebury roads, and accommodation will be provided for 550 people. Internally it will measure 68 feet by 44 feet, the height to the ceiling being 34 feet. The principal entrance will be placed next to the high road and open into a vestibule communicating with the side aisles, that at the right hand leading also to the gallery at the west end. Another gallery will be placed over the vestries at the east end, behind the pulpit. The new chapel will be Gothic in style with central gable towards the road and large traceried window over the entrance. [British Architect 17 September 1880 Page 134].
IRLAMS‑O'‑TH'‑HEIGHT -The foundation stones of a new Wesleyan chapel, to take the place of the old one, which was seriously injured by fire, at Irlams‑o'‑th'‑Height were laid on Saturday. The new building will stand on the site of the old one, near the junction of the Swinton and Pendlebury roads, and accommodation will be provided for 550 people. Internally it will measure 68 feet by 44 feet, the height to the ceiling being 34 feet. The chapel will be Gothic in style, with centre gable towards the road and large traceried window over the entrances. The contract has been let to Messrs. R. Neill and Sons for £2,450. Mr. R. K. Freeman, of Bolton and Derby, is the architect. [Building News 10 September 1880 p312]
Reference Manchester Guardian 6 September 1880 page 3
Reference British Architect 17 September 1880 page 134 and 137
Reference Building News 10 September 1880 page 312