Stone Parapets for Rochdale Bridge and the River Wall in front of Town Hall

THE STONE BRIDGE - The minutes of the General Purposes Committee in reference to the improvements being effected at the Stone Bridge, bottom of Yorkshire.8treet. contained the following item: "Mr. Crossland (architect) having submitted a design for the parapets of the Rochdale Stone Bridge, it was resolved that Mr. Crossland prepare an estimate of the cost thereof, and of a lamp pillar to be erected in the open area on or near the bridge."  [Rochdale Observer - Saturday 9 March 1867 page 5]

TOWN AND BOROUGH OF ROCHDALE. TO BUILDERS AND STONE MASONS - The Corporation are prepared to receive proposals for the erection of Stone Parapets for Rochdale Bridge and the River Wall in front of the new Town Hall. Plans and Specifications of the work may be seen and bills of quantities obtained at my office or at the office of Mr Crossland the architect, 25 Park Square, Leeds on or after 28 February instant. Tenders to be sent in to my office on or before 16 March 1868, Zach Mellor, Town Clerk. [Rochdale Observer - Saturday 29 February 1868 page 1]

Reference    Rochdale Observer - Saturday 9 March 1867 page 5
Reference    Rochdale Observer - Saturday 29 February 1868 page 1