St Augustine’s Chapel, Granby Row, Manchester (R.C)

Built at a cost of £10,000, the original St Augustine's was the third oldest Roman Catholic church in Manchester, having been established at Granby Row in 1820. By the 1840s it served over 10,000 parishioners, predominantly Irish immigrants. Between 5,000 and 15,000 people were buried in the churchyard. This church was sold in 1905 to make way for the Manchester Municipal Technical College, and a new church built on York Street.

ST. AUGUSTINE'S CATHOLIC CHAPEL, - In Granby-Row, is a Gothic building, with a stone front. Its interior is really beautiful, and does credit to the architect, Mr J. Palmer. The groining of the roof is much admired, by all who view it; and the whole effect of the coup d'oeil is highly imposing. The altar, which is much elevated, was brought from Italy. It is composed of the finest Greek and Italian marble. This chapel, which was consecrated Sept. 27, 1820, ought to be viewed by strangers. [Joseph Aston: A Picture of Manchester 1826 Page 111-112]

Reference : S. Lewis, Topographical Dictionary of England iii, 1831, 244.
Reference : Manchester Guardian 29 October 1904 Page 7
Reference : The Manchester Historical Recorder 1820
Reference : Joseph Aston: A Picture of Manchester 1826