North Aisle; Church of St Agnes, Slade Lane, Birch

Since the church was built ten years ago the congregations have steadily increased and enlargement has been a necessity. Room for about 200 more persons is obtained by the erection of a north aisle, marked off from the nave by an arcade of four pointed aches. The aisle terminates at the west with a semi-circular apse. On the north side are three large equal gables, the windows in which give light and air and add to the picturesqueness of the building. Mr Medland Taylor, the architect of the Church, has designed and superintended the new work, which has been carried out by Mr Thomas Scott, the builder. [Manchester Guardian 18 May 1895 page 5]

Additions have been made to the church of St. Agnes's, Birch, Manchester, which is situated in Slade Lane. Since the church was built, ten years ago, the congregations have steadily increased, and enlargement has been a necessity. Room for about 200 more persons is obtained by the erection of a north aisle, marked off from the nave by an arcade of four pointed arches. The aisle terminates at the west with a semi-circular apse. On the north side are three large equal gables, the windows in which give light and air and add to the picturesqueness of the building. Mr. Medland Taylor, the architect of the church, has designed the new work, which has been carried out by Mr. Thomas Scott, the builder. {British Architect 31 May 1895 page 392]

Reference    Manchester Guardian 18 May 1895 page 5 – dedication
Reference    British Architect 31 May 1895 page 392 - generally as Manchester Guardian