New Congregational Church. Hucknall Torkard Nottinghamshire

It is intended to erect a new church and schools on the site of the present structure, from the designs of Messrs Smith and Heathcote, architects.[British Architect 26 October 1877 Page 210]

The memorial stone of this new chapel was laid on Monday last. The style will be Gothic. On the basement a schoolroom and four classrooms will be provided, capable of accommodating about 150 children, whilst the church itself is planned to seat upwards of 270 persons. The builder is Mr Joseph Munks of Hucknall Torkard. [British Architect 25 July 1879 Page 36-7]

On Monday afternoon the memorial stone of a new Congregational church for the township of Hucknall Torkard was laid. The style of architecture will be Gothic, and the front is to be principally of stone. On the basement a school‑room and four class‑rooms will be provided, capable of accommodating about 150 children, whilst the church itself is planned to seat upwards of 270 persons. The roof will be open timbered. Messrs Smith and Heathcote, of London and Manchester, are the architects, and the builder is Mr. Joseph Munks, of Hucknall Torkard. [Building News 25 July 1879 page 114]

HUCKNALL TORKARD - A new Congregational Chapel has been opened here. It has been built by Mr. J. A. Munks, of Hucknall Torkard, from designs prepared by Mr. Heathcote, architect, Manchester. The cost has been about £1,600. The style is Gothic. The chapel will seat 200 adults. [Builder 12 June 1880 page 746]

Reference        British Architect 26 October 1877 Page 210
Reference        British Architect 25 July 1879 Page 36-7
Reference        Building News 25 July 1879 page 114
Reference        Builder 12 June 1880 page 746