Church of England Waifs and Strays' Home. Castlemere Street Rochdale

A Church of England Waifs and Strays' home in Castlemere street, Rochdale, was opened on Wednesday week. The buildings have been altered for their new use by Messrs R. and T. Howarth. who have carried out the designs of Mr W. Cecil Hardistry, of Manchester, the honorary architect to the Diocesan branch of the society. There are day rooms, play-rooms, dormitories, baths, and the usual domestic offices, and apartments for the matron and staff. There is accommodation for 20 boys.

Reference           Building News 5 December 1913 Page 793