Schools. France Street Blackburn

BLACKBURN - The foundation-stone of new day schools in connection with St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church, Blackburn, was laid a few days ago. The building, which is being erected by Messrs. Keeley and Sons, contractors, Blackburn, from plans prepared by Mr. Oswald C. Hill, will be of two storeys. The infants’ and boys’ departments, and two classrooms for boys, will be on the ground floor, which will be fire-proof, while upstairs will be the girls’ school. Accommodation will be provided for 1000 scholars, and, including furnishing, the building will cost £7000. [Builders Journal 26 May 1897 page 241]

Reference       Builder 20 February 1897 page 184 – contracts
Reference       Builders Journal 24 February 1897 page v – contracts
Reference       Builders Journal 26 May 1897 page 241 – foundation stone