New Wesleyan Chapel: Leyland Road Southport

SOUTHPORT - Memorial stones of a new Wesleyan chapel in Leyland‑road, Manchester road, were laid on the 25th ult. The plan com. prises nave, transepts, and chancel, and the designs show a building of a plain 13th century Gothic character, with little use of elaborate mouldings or tracery. The approach to the nave is through a tower to the right, and a porch to the left, both connected by screens with central vestibule. Galleries are provided in the transepts and over entrance, the nave being clear and in one span. On either side of chancel are vestries, and in rear is a band room seating 100 persons. At the chief angle is a tower with spire, to be carried to a height of 150 feet The windows will be glazed with dead lights, having coloured margins ; the large rose window at end of chancel being enriched with geometric figures in various tints. The architects are Messrs. Wm. Waddington and Son, of Burnley, and the contractors Messrs. Bridge and Son, of Southport. The estimated cost is £10,000 [Building News 11 October 1878 page 382].

Reference    Manchester Guardian Tuesday 9 April 1878 Page 1. (Contracts)
Reference    Building News 11 October 1878 page 382