Building Name

St Matthew’s Church Ardwick.

Date
1868
District/Town
Manchester
County/Country
GMCA, England
Work
New Build

St. Matthew's Church, Ardwick, was consecrated on Saturday last. The style is Early Decorated, and sittings are provided for 750 persons. The exterior is faced with Yorkshire stone, relieved with red Runcorn stone. The interior is lined with white brick, relieved in bands, diapers, etc, with red brick. All the stone carving has been done by Messrs. T. R. and E  Williams. The east window is by Messrs Ward and Hughes, and the windows of the baptistery by Messrs Lavers and Barraud. The architects are Messrs Medland Taylor, and Henry Taylor, St. Anne's Churchyard, Manchester. [Building News 21 August 1868 page 574].

Reference    Building News 19 June 1868 page 426 - tenders fittings, glazing etc
Reference    Building News 21 August 1868 page 574