Shelter, Brassey Recreation Grounds, Middleton

Architects are invited to submit DESIGNS for a SHELTER for the Brassey Recreation Grounds. Middleton, the cost of which must not exceed £120. Further particulars as to premium and conditions, on application to the Town Clerk. [Middleton Guardian - Saturday 12 April 1890 page 1]

NEW SHELTER FOR THE BRASSEY RECREATION GROUND - The tender of Messrs. E. Partington and Sons has been accepted for the erection of the above shelter. The design of the structure is that known as Old English and will harmonise well with the new Free Library. The plan shows the shelter to comprise two apartments—one for the use of boys, and the other for the use of girls —each provided with seating round. The work will be commenced forthwith under the supervision of Mr. T. A. Fitton, architect, of Rhodes, whose design was selected in a recent competition. [Middleton Guardian - Saturday 24 May 1890 page 5]

The new shelter in the Brassey Recreation Grounds will doubtless prove to be a boon to the children playing there, and if rightly used by those for whom it has been erected it cannot fail to be thoroughly appreciated by all who visit the Recreation Grounds. Erected on an elevated site, very fine and extensive views of the surrounding country can be obtained on all sides. The structure is very substantially built with Alkrington bricks and Ruabon terra cotta dressings. The roof is covered with best red tiles obtained from Ruabon. The building is a neat example of the old English style, and has been designed by Ml. T. A. Fitton, architect, of Middleton, whose designs were selected in an open competition on the 1st of May this year. Mr. William Pollitt, of Burton Street Timber Works, has erected the structure. [Middleton Guardian - Saturday 23 August 1890 page 4]

On Saturday last a new shelter was thrown open to the public at Middleton. Standing on an elevated site, very fine views of the surrounding country can be obtained from the building. It is built with local bricks and terracotta dressings, and the roof is covered with red tiles. The gables and gablets in roof are finished black and white, and the building is a neat example of Old English style. Mr. T. A. Fitton is the architect; and Messrs. E. Partington and Sons the builders. [Building News 22 August 1890 page 274]

Reference    Middleton Guardian - Saturday 12 April 1890  page 1
Reference    Middleton Guardian - Saturday 24 May 1890 page 5
Reference    Middleton Guardian - Saturday 23 August 1890 page 4
Reference    Building News 22 August 1890 page 274
Reference    Middleton Albion 23 August 1890 page 4 - opening