Theological Institute, Victoria Park, Manchester

METHODIST THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE, MANCHESTER – The laying of the memorial stone of the new wing of the Methodist Free Churches Theological Institute, Victoria Park, Manchester, took place on Saturday afternoon, the ceremony being undertaken by Mr Alderman Duckworth of Rochdale. There have been hitherto some sixteen students in the Institute, but when the extensions are completed, accommodation will be found for twenty-five, Among those present at the ceremony was J G Sankey, the architect. It is hoped that the extension will be completed by the end of the year. [Manchester Guardian 5 July 1897 page 9]

Reference    Manchester Guardian 3 December 1898 page 11- obituary
Reference    Manchester Guardian 5 July 1897 page 9 – memorial stone