St George’s Parish Schools, Wigan

NEW SCHOOLS, WIGAN - On Saturday last the foundation-stone was laid of the new schools of St George's Parish, Wigan, by Lady Powell, wife of Sir Francis S. Powell, Bart., M. P. The building is three stories high, and is to replace the present old mixed schools. Besides a large central hall on the ground floor and first floor, there will be, in the basement, a large gymnasium, cookery class-rooms and work-rooms, &c. The accommodation is for 900 children, and the cost will be £6,000. Mr. A. Wigan is the builder, the architects being Messrs Heaton & Ralph, of Wigan. [Builder 27 April 1895 page 317]

Reference           Builder 27 April 1895 page 317