Drill Hall and Headquarters, Cross Lane, Salford

DRILL HALL, SALFORD - The new drill hall and head-quarters of the 3rd Volunteer Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers, in Cross-lane, Salford, were opened by Colonel Lees Knowles, M. P., on the 8th inst. The building is constructed of Accrington red brick, relieved by white brick and stone dressings. The main entrance is in the centre of the frontage, and is surmounted by a massive square tower with embattled copings. At the extreme left of the frontage is a circular turret. The ground floor contains the adjutant's, clerks', and examination rooms to the left of the main entrance, and to the right are the men's quarters, consisting of two rooms with refreshment bars. On the first floor are the officers' and sergeants' quarters, the former being approached by a staircase. The rooms comprise billiard, smoke, and reading rooms. Behind the headquarters is the drill hall, measuring 154 ft. long by 72 ft. wide. A balcony, entered from both the officers' and men's quarters, is placed at the end of the room. The floor is asphalted. Armoury and ammunition stores are attached. The building is lighted throughout by electricity and gas. In addition to the drill hall there is a drill ground 188 ft. long by 90 ft. broad adjoining. The new buildings have cost about £7,000. Messrs. John Eaton, Sons, & Cantrell. of Ashton-under-Lyne, are the architects, and Messrs. Edwin Marshall & Sons also of Ashton, the contractors. [Builder 30 December 1899 page 613]

Reference        Builder 30 December 1899 page 613
Reference        Builder 16 December 1905 Page 652 (Obituary)