New Workhouse for Barton Union, Patricroft
The Barton (Manchester) Board of Guardians recently invited competitive designs for additional buildings at the workhouse, and an infectious hospital. At a meeting of the board on the 31st ult. it was decided to award the first premium of £60 to the design marked “Good Administration;" the second of £40 to “Red Cross " and the third of £20 to “Union.” The authors of the first named were Messrs. Magnall & Littlewood; of the second, Messrs. Booth & Chadwick; and of the third, Messrs. Barker & Ellis, all of Manchester. Messrs. Magnall & Littlewood’s design was adopted by the board, and the £60, the clerk announced, “would now be given on account of the architect's commission.” So that the £60 is no premium after all! [British Architect 9 January 1891 page 23]
NEW WORKHOUSE BUILDINGS AT PATRICROFT - The Guardians of the Barton Union have awarded the first premium of £60 for plans for the new workhouse extension at Patricroft to Messrs Mangnall and Littlewoods, architects of this city. The second and third premiums respectively have been given to Messrs Booth and Chadwick and Messrs Barker and Ellis. The present workhouse was built from plans prepared by Messrs Mills and Murgatroyd at a cost of about £8,000. In 1878 new Union offices were erected from plans prepared by Messrs Barker and Ellis, and ten years ago new cellular tramp wards were added. [Manchester Guardian? Thursday 1 January 1891 Page 7]
PROPOSED EXTENSION OF BARTON UNION WORKHOUSE - At the meeting of the Barton Board of Guardians, held on the 31st ult. at the Union Workhouse, Green-lane, Patricroft, the Clerk reported the negotiations of the Workhouse Extension Committee with the Local Government Board, with regard to the proposed extension of the workhouse, and the provision of an infectious hospital. Some time ago the Guardians purchased the old mill premises and adjoining property of Messrs. Waddington, in Union-street, which is adjacent to the existing workhouse, at a cost of about £3.500, of which action the Local Government Board strongly approved. The Workhouse Extension Committee had recently had an interview with Mr. Henley, Poor-law Inspector to the Local Government Board, and other officers of that body. As a result, designs of the proposed extension and new hospital were invited, and it was agreed to make awards to the best three submitted, viz., 1st, 60J.; 2nd, 40J.; and 3rd, £20. The Committee recommended the adoption of the design marked “Good Administration," which had been awarded first premium. The two other successful designs were marked " Red Cross ” (second), and “Union ” (third). The Chairman now announced that the architects for the respective designs were—“Good Administration,” Messrs. Mangnall & Littlewoods, Manchester; “ Red Cross," Messrs. Booth & Chadwick, Manchester; "Union,” Messrs. Barker & Ellis, Manchester. The recommendation of the committee was adopted on the motion of Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Berry. According to the Manchester Examiner, the adopted design is similar to that of the Burton-on-Trent Union Workhouse, the block system, in accordance with the regulations of the Local Government Board, having been adopted. In reply to a question, the Clerk said the award of 60Z. to the successful competitor would now be given on account of the architect’s commission. The details of the scheme will now be fully gone into by the Guardians, and application will be made to the Local Government Board for borrowing powers to proceed with the work in due course. The accepted design is practically a new building, and will cost to carry out £25.000 to £30.000. [Builder 10 January 1891 page 29]
BARTON, MANCHESTER - At the fortnightly meeting of the Barton Board of Guardians, held on December 31st at the Union Workhouse, Patricroft, the clerk reported the proceedings of the Workhouse Extension Committee with regard to the proposed extension of the workhouse and the provision of an infectious hospital. Some time ago the guardians purchased some old mill premises and other property in Union-street, adjacent to the existing workhouse, at a cost of about £3,500. Designs of a proposed extension and new hospital were invited, and it was agreed to award premiums to the best three submitted—viz., 1st, £60; 2nd, £40; and 3rd, £20. The committee recommended the adoption of the one marked “Good Administration,” which had been awarded the first prize. The two other successful designs were marked “Red Cross” (second), and “Union” (third). The chairman announced that the authors of the respective designs were - “Good Administration,” Messrs Mangnall and Little- woods, Manchester; “Red Cross,” Messrs. Booth and Chadwick, Manchester; “Union,” Messrs. Barker and Ellis, Manchester. The recommendation of the committee was adopted. The adopted design is similar to the Burton-on-Trent Work- house, the block system having been adopted. The clerk said the award of £60 to the successful competitors would be merged in the architects' commission. Application would be made to the Local Government Board for borrowing powers to proceed with the work. The accepted design is practically a new building, and will cost to carry out £25,000 to £30,000.
The Guardians of the Barton-upon-Irwell Union for some years have had strong pressure brought upon them by the Local Government Board to erect a new workhouse and make better provision for the sick and aged people and also for the imbeciles. They some time ago purchased the old mills belonging to Messrs Waddingtons, which adjoined the present workhouse and, having made arrangements to erect the new buildings by instalments, have let the contract for the largest portion of the buildings - for the aged and infirm pavilions and for the administration buildings - on Wednesday last to Messrs Southern and Sons by public competition for the sum of ,16,250. When these pavilions are complete they will be temporarily occupied by the inmates now in the hospital until the new building is erected for them on the site of the old hospital buildings. The total accommodation, when completed, will be about 500 inmates. Messrs Mangnall and Littlewood of Manchester are the architects whose plans were recommended by the Local Board from amongst competitive designs submitted by several architects. [British Architect 23 September 1892 Page 235].
The foundation stones of the new workhouse for the Barton-upon Irwell Union, Manchester were laid on the 30th ult. The new workhouse when completed will give accommodation for 500 inmates with provision on the grounds for further extension when found necessary. It was found desirable to build the workhouse by sections and the first one, comprising the aged, infirm and able-bodied inmates ward and the administration block, has been let to Messrs Southern and Sons for the sum of £16,250; it is to be completed by the end of April next, and when finished the remainder of the buildings will be let, and it is expected that the total cost will be about £30,000. Messrs Mangnall and Littlewoods are the architects for the building and their design was selected in limited competition. The buildings will be plain but substantial in character and the sanitary arrangements and drainage will receive special attention. It is not expected that the whole of the buildings will be completed under a couple of years or so [British Architect 23 December 1892 Page 506]
NEW WORKHOUSE AT PATRICROFT.—A new workhouse, to accommodate 500 inmates, is being erected by Messrs. Southern and Co., builders, under the superintendence of Messrs. Mangnall and Littlewood, architects, at Patricroft, for the Barton Union. The cost is to be £16,250, and provision is made for extension, which, it is expected, will be carried out within the next two years at a total cost, including the sum named, of £30,000. Yesterday foundation stones were laid [Manchester Courier 1 December 1892 page 6]
BARTON-ON-IRWELL UNION.—The Guardians of this Union are prepared to receive TENDERS for FITTINGS to the New Workhouse, as follows: The supply and fitting-up of the steam cooking apparatus to the new kitchens, the machinery and fittings to the new wash-house and laundry ; also the main steam piping lor the above and for heating the various rooms; also the cold water service mains the large gas mains, to supply the new buildings ; also for the steam boilers.—Specifications and quantities can obtained from Messrs Mangnall and Littlewoods, architects, 29, Brown-street, Manchester, [Manchester Courier 3 December 1892]