Macclesfield Cemetery Chapels (Architectural Competition)

MACCLESFIELD CEMETERY CHAPELS COMPETITION - In answer to the advertisements published in May, inviting architects to compete for the above, 22 sets of drawings have been sent in. The first premium has been awarded to Mr James Stevens, architect of this city, the second to Messrs Pritchett & Son of Darlington, the third to Messrs Wilson and Thompson of Derby. The designs chosen are in the decorated period of Gothic architecture. [Manchester Guardian Saturday 11 July 1863 Page 4]

Reference    Manchester Guardian Saturday 11 July 1863 Page 4 Column 6
Reference    Cheshire Observer 18 July 1863 page 5