Infant Schools, Howe Bridge, Atherton

New Infants Schools have just been opened at Howe Bridge near Manchester. They provide accommodation for about 300 children and are one storey in height. They comprise a large school room, 54 feet by 24 feet; a babies’ room 24 feet by 21 feet; and two classrooms, 19 feet by 24 feet and 22 feet by 24 feet respectively. A central corridor 62 feet long by 9 feet 6 inches wide give access to all these rooms and also serves for the children’ s marching and drilling. The architect is Mr Isaac Taylor of Manchester and the contract has been carried out by Mr Thomas Scott of Manchester. [British Architect 25 April 1902 Page 304]

NEW SCHOOLS AT HOWE BRIDGE - These new schools were formally opened yesterday afternoon. They have been built to the south-east of the old block, and provide accommodation for about 300 children. The new building is of one storey, and consists of a large classroom 54 feet by 24 feet, a babies' room 24 feet by 21 feet, and two classrooms 19 feet by 24 feet and 22 feet by 24 feet respectively. The smaller of these classrooms is so arranged that it may be conveniently used for babies should the babies' room be at any time overcrowded. A central corridor, 62 feet long by 9 feet 6 inches wide, gives access to all these rooms, and also serves for the children's marching and drilling. The architect for the new buildings is Mr. Isaac Taylor, of Manchester, under whose supervision the contract has been carried out by Mr Thomas Stott of Manchester. A tablet of copper enclosed in a dark oak frame is fixed in the corridor opposite the entrance. It bears the following inscription: "Ever give thanks to God, who has enabled this school to be built far the good of the children of Howe Bridge. In loving memory of Fanny Fletcher, who lived and worked in this parish from 1869 to 1900." [Manchester Guardian 2 April 1902 page 10]

INFANT SCHOOLS, HOWE BRIDGE, MANCHESTER -These new schools were opened on the 1st inst. They have been built to the south-east of the old block, and provide accommodation for about 300 children. The new building is of one story, and consists of a large schoolroom, 54 ft. by 24 ft., a babies’ room, 24 ft. by 21 ft., and two classrooms, 19 ft. by 24 ft. and 22 ft. by 24 ft. respectively. The smaller of these classrooms is so arranged that it may be used for babies should the babies’ room be at any time overcrowded. A central corridor, 62 ft. long by 9 ft. 6 in. wide, gives acce33 to all these rooms, and also serves for the children’s marching and drilling. The architect for the new buildings is Mr. Isaac Taylor, of Manchester, under whose supervision the contract has been carried out by Mr. Thomas Scott, of Manchester. [Builder 19 April 1902 page 401]

SCHOOL, ATHERTON, LANCASHIRE - A new infant school has been erected at Howe Bridge, Atherton. It has been erected on a site adjoining the old schools. The new school is of one story, and provides accommodation for nearly 300 children. It consists of a large schoolroom, a babies’ room, and two classrooms, to all of which access is obtained from a central corridor. Some alterations have also been made in the old school. Mr. Isaac Taylor of Manchester, was the architect for the new building. [Builder 26 April 1902 page 427]

Reference    British Architect 25 April 1902 Page 304
Reference    Manchester Guardian 2 April 1902 page 10
Reference    Builder 19 April 1902 page 401
Reference    Builder 26 April 1902 page 427