Victoria Hall, Wallgate, Wigan

VICTORIA HALL, WIGAN - The new Victoria Hall in Wallgate, Wigan, was opened recently. The hall has been erected in memory of her late Majesty, Queen Victoria, and outside of the building over the entrance is her bust. The edifice will be the headquarters of the Wigan and District Gospel Mission, and has a seating capacity for about 500 persons. The architects are Messrs. J B and W. Thornley, of Wigan, and the builders, Messrs. J. Wilson & Co., of the same town. [Builder 27 September 1902 page 279]

VICTORIA HALL, WIGAN - The memorial stone was laid recently in connexion with the Victoria Hall, Wallgate, Wigan, which is itself intended to be commemorative of her late Majesty. The building, which is of brick, is being erected on a plot of land opposite the Trencherfield Mill, near the Canal Bridge. The building will have two dining halls for men and women, which will be opened daily. The architects were Messrs. J. B. & W. Thornley, of Wigan. [Builder24 May 1902 page 525]

Reference    Builder 27 September 1902 page 279
Reference    Builder24 May 1902 page 525