Chapel and School, Troughgate, Britannia, near Bacup

BACUP - A chapel and school are about to be built at Troughgate, Britannia, near Bacup (Lancashire), for the trustees of the Methodist Free Church. The chapel will be seated for 500 adults, and the school will accommodate 500 scholars. The plans have been prepared by Messrs. Maxwell, Tuke & Hurst, architects, Southport, and the works will be carried out under their superintendence. [The Architect 8 December 1883 page 364]

TO BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS - To be Let, separately or in one contract, the various works required in building a CHAPEL and SCHOOL at Troughgate, Britannia, near Bacup, for the Trustees of the Methodist Free Church. Bills of quantities and further particulars may be obtained upon written application to the architects. Sealed and endorsed tenders to be in the hands of Mr Thomas Fielding, tailor and draper, 35 Market Street, Bacup, not later than 4:00pm on Thursday 7 February. The Trustees do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. MAXWELL, TUKE, and HURST, Architects, 176 Lord Street, Southport. Rochdale Observer - Saturday 26 January 1884 page 4

Reference    The Architect 8 December 1883 page 364
Reference    Rochdale Observer - Saturday 26 January 1884 page 4
Reference    British Architect 1 February 1884 Page 60 (tenders)