Proposed Corpus Christi Priory Miles Platting

NEW CHURCH, MILES PLATTING, MANCHESTER. This church, which the Norbertine Canons are about to build in the poor and populous district of Manchester known as Miles Platting, is designed to accommodate about 1,200 worshippers, and is so planned that the greater number of these can see the high altar. The work has not yet been begun on account of lack of funds, but it is proposed to build the church almost entirely of the local bricks, stone, however, being used for the nave piers, arches, vaulting ribs, etc. As the church is to be specially dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament, any richness in the design has been massed round the high altar, the nave depending upon its size and simple dignity for effect. The drawing we reproduce was exhibited this year at the Royal Academy, and is from the hand of the architect, Mr. Leonard Stokes. To the fine and original quality of the design we drew attention in our criticism on " Architecture at the Royal Academy." [Builder 15 October 1892 page 302]

A drawing was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1892 (ref 1714). Circular plan. Not progressed.

Reference    Builder 28 May 1892 Page 414
Reference    British Architect 27 May 1892 Page 388
Reference    Builder 15 October 1892 page 302
Reference    American Architect and Building News 23 August 1890 with Plan and perspective