Emmanuel Church Barlow Moor Road: Alterations

MANCHESTER. - Emmanuel Church, Barlow Moor Lane, was reopened by the Bishop of Manchester on Saturday last, after undergoing important alterations, comprising the addition of a chancel aisle and south transept, enlargement of vestry, the erection of an entrance at the west end, and the entire removal of the south porch and replacing the gangway by seats. The west gallery has been taken down, and the lower part of tower situated at west end of south aisle, and which formed the entrance to gallery, is now converted into a baptistry. Stained glass has been put in the west window by Hardman, of Birmingham. The inner vestibule is formed by a traceried screen of pitch pine, glazed with cathedral plate of harmonious colours in geometrical lead lights. The original accommodation was about 500, which is now increased to 650C280 of which are free. The church is in the Decorated style of architecture, and built as recently as 1858. Messrs Horton & Bridgford, of Manchester, are the architects; and Mr Cardwell, of Altrincham, the contractor. [Building News 6 September 1872 page 189]

A font cover has been presented, the work of Mr. Skidmore, of Coventry, and comprises an oak top, with the inscription “Suffer little children to come unto me” round the edge, surmounted by a wrought iron crocketed canopy, filled in on the sides with scroll work. The wrought iron standards to chancel seats, as also the gas pendant, have been manufactured by Messrs. Hibbert & Co., of Manchester. The new chancel has been built by a lady in memory of her mother, the other part of the work having been undertaken by the rector, church‑wardens, and congregation. The contract for the whole was taken by Messrs. Clay & Sons, Audenshaw, for the collective sum of £1,300, the stonework being sublet to Messrs. Ellis & Hinchcliffe, of Manchester. Messrs. T. R. & E. Williams have done the carving, and the architects are Messrs. Horton & Bridgford, of Manchester. [Building News 27 October 1871 Page 303]

BARTON MOOR LANE (NEAR MANCHESTER) - Emmanuel Church was re-opened by the Bishop of Manchester, on Saturday last, after undergoing alterations, comprising the addition of a chancel aisle and south transept, enlargement of vestry, erection of an entrance at the west end, and the entire removal of the south porch. The west gallery has been taken down, and the lower part of the tower, situated at the west end of the south aisle, and which formed the entrance to the gallery, is now converted into a baptistery. Stained glass has been put in the west window, by Hardman, of Birmingham. The inner vestibule is formed by a traceried screen of pitch-pine, glazed with cathedral plate, in geometrical lead lights. The original accommodation was for about 500, which is now increased to 650, 280 of which are free. The church is in the Decorated style of architecture, and built as recently as 1858. Messrs. Horton & Bridgford, of Manchester, were the architects, and Mr. Cardwell, of Altrincham, was the contractor. [Builder 7 September 1872 page 711].

Reference    Building News 6 September 1872 page 189
Reference    Builder 7 September 1872 page 711.
Reference    Building News 27 October 1871 Page 303