Public Baths: Stockport

STOCKPORT BATHS - The Sanitary Committee held a meeting on the 29th ult., at the Pendlebury Memorial Hall, Stockport, to receive the report of Mr. Alfred M. Fowler, M. Inst. C.E. and architect, of Manchester, to whom the matter of selection was referred. On opening the envelopes containing the names and addresses of the authors of the plans bearing the respective mottoes of the designs selected, the following was found to be the result:—First premium, “Sanitas X.,” Mr. J. C. Prestwich, Leigh, near Manchester; second premium, “ Freshwater,” Mr. G. B. Lewis, London; third premium, “Sink or Swim,” Mr. James Hunt, Stockport. Ninety-one designs were received. [Builder 8 November 1884 page 641]

The Stockport Baths competition has been decided in favour of Mr. J. C. Prestwich, Leigh, near Manchester; Mr. G. B. Lewis, of London, being placed second, and Mr. James Hunt, of Stockport, third. Mr. Alfred Fowler, M.Inst.C.E., Manchester, was the assessor. We understand that Mr. Prestwich has received instructions to get in estimates for the work. [British Architect 14 November 1884 page 231]

Reference        Builder 8 November 1884 page 641
Reference        British Architect 14 November 1884 page 231]
Reference        British Architect 10 April 1885 Page171
Reference        British Architect 10 April 1885 Page ix (Tenders)