Leigh Friendly Cooperative Society Central Premises

LEIGH FRIENDLY COOPERATIVE SOCIETY PREMISES.- We give herewith an exterior view of the new premises for the Leigh Friendly Cooperative Society at Leigh, Lancashire. The building, which is well arranged, provides the usual accommodation for the various departments of an extensive co- operative business. The architect is Mr. J. C. Prestwich, of Leigh, Lancashire. [Building News 22 September 1899 Page 369]

Ruabon brick and terracotta was used for the upper elevations and stone for the ground floor of this Flemish Renaissance building the largest and grandest commercial building in Leigh town centre.

Reference           Building News 22 September 1899 Page 369 and illustration