Broughton Liberal Club Great Clowes Street Broughton

The Club, which is situated in Great Clowes-street, is a handsome brick building in the Italian style. Upon the ground floor there is a spacious reading room and a lecture hall, the latter of which is named after the late Mr Cobden, being capable of accommodating between 300 and 400 people. The first floor contains a smoke room and billiards room, which is fitted up with three tables; and there are the usual offices in various parts of the building. The architect is Mr J S Whittington, Cross-street; Messrs Armstrong and Dow, Lower Broughton were the contractors. Mr J J Harwood, Strangeways, has carried out the painting and decorating and Messrs Orme & Sons, St Ann's-street have done the furnishings. The total cost of the Club, which includes a large bowling green, will not exceed £3,500. [Manchester Guardian 20 November 1878 Page 6]

On Tuesday afternoon the new Club premises erected by the Liberals of Broughton were formally opened. The Club is a brick building in the Italian style. Upon the ground floor there is a reading room and a lecture‑hall, the latter being capable of accommodating between 300 and 400 people. The architect is Mr J. S. Whiittington, Cross‑street. Messrs Armstrong and Dow, Lower Broughton, were the contractors. The total cost, which includes a large bowling‑green, will not exceed £3,500. [Building News 22 November 1878 p548]

Reference    Manchester Guardian Wednesday 20 November 1878 Page 6 Column 4
Reference    British Architect, 22 November 1848 Page 203
Reference    Building News, 22 November 1878 page 548