St Simon's Schools Salford

Reference to the schools first appear in 1853. Two years later further advetisements appeared. It is not clear whether work on the schools was delayed or a second phase of development commenced.

ST SIMON’S SCHOOLS, SALFORD – TO Builders- The several works to be let for the erection of the above schools. The plans and specification can be seen at Mr Whittaker’s office, 32 St Ann’s Street until the 30^th of this month. The tenders to be sent to the Rev J E Sedgwick, 498 Waterloo Road, Strangeways, before Tuesday 2 August. [Manchester Guardian 23 July 1853 Page 11]

TO BUILDERS - The plans and specifications of the several WORKS required in the ERECTION of the proposed SCHOOLS, near St Simon’s Church, Salford, may be seen at the office of W Wilkinson Whitaker 32 St Ann’s Street, Manchester. [Manchester Guardian 9 June 1855 Page 10]

Reference    Manchester Guardian 23 July 1853 Page 11 - contracts
Reference    Manchester Guardian 9 June 1855 Page 10 - contracts
Reference    Manchester Guardian 23 June 1855 page 11 - contracts