St Joseph’s Hall and Institute, Shaw, Oldham

Built at the expense of Sir William Hopwood, the memorial stone being laid by Lady Hopwood on 16 April 1921.  The building has been demolished, the new church building now occupying the site.

Reference           Rowley’s Auctioneers Catalogue 22 May 2012 (Lot 271)

22 May 2012. Lot 271. An Edward VII silver and ivory presentation trowel, hallmarked Sheffield 1903, maker's mark of Harry Atkin for Atkin Brothers. Of typical form, the blade inscribed Presented to Lady Hopwood on laying the memorial stone of St. Joseph's Hall and Institute, Shaw, April 16th 1921, Herbert Langman Architect. [Rowley’s Auctioneers Catalogue 22 May 2012 (Lot 271)]