Schools Chorlton-cum-Hardy

THE CHORLTON EDUCATION QUESTION - ln connection with the provision new elementary schools at Chorlton-cum-Hardy, the architects. Messrs. Potts, Son, and Hennings, Manchester, have submitted plans of the schools, which are to be built on the site presented by Earl Egerton near the new St. Clement's Church at Chorlton. Provision is made for 600 scholars. The proposed building is two storeys high: on each floor there will be a school and classrooms to accommodate 300 children, separated by glazed screen. The basement will be used for manual exercises. The total cost be £5.000, but only the first storey is to be erected at present, the structure having flat roof to facilitate the additions in future. It is anticipated the building will be begun during the next month. [Manchester Courier - Tuesday 26 June 1900 page 10]

Reference    Builder 7 July 1900 Page 16
Reference    Manchester Courier - Tuesday 26 June 1900 page 10