Livesey Street Wesleyan Chapel, Oldham Road
LIVESEY STREET WESLEYAN CHAPEL, OLDHAM ROAD - The tender for the new chapel to be erected in Livesey Street (Oldham street circuit) has been let to Mr James Herd, builder, of this city, for the sum of £5282. The memorial stones will probably be laid next month, and the chapel opened about nine months hence. The old chapel, which was opened in the year 1826, and recently pulled down, had a remarkable history. It was, about the year 1835, notorious as being selected for a test in Chancery, in the dispute with the Rev. Dr Warren and his adherents. which suit was decided in favour of the Wesleyan Conference. In its early history the chapel was considered frail in construction, and a recent examination showed that the roof timbers in many cases drawn out to within an inch of the bearing, and although propped and supported the building was shown to be in need of thorough reconstruction. The premises will accommodate 700 persons, with minister's house, lecture and class rooms in the rear. Thu architect is Mr. A. W. Smith, of Market Street. The congregation will be located in the Elm street Sunday School, Oldham Road, which has been lent by the trustees until the new building is erected. The present number of members is about 350. [Manchester Guardian 20 February, 1882; page 8]
The memorial stones of a new Wesleyan chapel in Oldham Road, Manchester, have just been laid. The building is being erected upon the site of an old chapel which stood at the corner of Livesey-street and Oldham Road, and which was taken down on account of its unsafe condition. In addition to the chapel, which will contain some 700 sittings, there will be provided a residence for the minister, vestries, and a lecture-room. The total outlay is estimated at £6,000. The architect is Mr. A. W. Smith, of this city, and the contractor Mr. James Herd. [British Architect 14 April 1882 page 173]
Reference Manchester Guardian 20 February, 1882; page 8
Reference British Architect 14 April 1882 page 173