St John's CE Primary School, Silverdale

Sited directly opposite the church and built a dozen or so years later, the Boddington family being again involved. The foundation stone was laid on Monday 9 November 1896 by W S Boddington. Originally with red tile roof. Little altered although subsequently extended at the rear.

Reference        Lancaster Standard 6 March 1896 page 1 – contracts
Reference        Lancaster Standard 13 November 1896 page 7 - foundation stone
Reference        Manchester Courier 14 November 1896 page 17 – foundation stone

TO BUILDERS. PARTIES desirous of Tendering for the erection of St. John's NEW SCHOOLS at Silverdale. Quantities, conditions and form of tender may be had from the Architect on the receipt of ten shillings, not later than WEDNESDAY, the 11th day of March. The committee do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. Tender to be sent on or before March 20th to REV. W. SLEIGH, Silverdale. Carnforth.  N. HARTLEY HACKING, Architect, 50. Blackfriars, Manchester. [Lancaster Standard and County Advertiser - Friday 6 March 1896 Page 1 - contracts]