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GREATER MANCHESTER CHURCHES PRESERVATION SOCIETY
MEETINGS for 2010Saturday - 6th March at 11.00am - St Anne - Haughton in Denton. St Anne’s is an Arts & Crafts church by J Medland & Henry Taylor of 1880-82 and forms a group with its Rectory and lych-gate. Pevsner says, “Everything is odd about the church”. It is an interesting church both for its outward appearance and its interior decorative scheme based in the marguerite flower in honour of the founder’s mother and wife. It has mosaic work by Ludwig Oppenheimer and glass by Heaton, Butler & Bayne. This meeting will also be our AGM. Local historian Jill Cronin will be our guide at St Anne’s The church is on St Anne’s Drive which is off Manchester Rd, Denton M34 3EB Saturday - 8th May at 11.00am - The Victoria Hall - Bolton Methodist Mission. The Victoria Hall was built in 1901 in the style, not of a church, but rather a music hall or theatre, with a platform at one end and a horseshoe balcony, which, along with the ground floor would accommodate two thousand people. The founders realised the importance of creating somewhere that would attract people off the streets and provide a sanctuary from the alcohol abuse, unemployment and deprivation of the time. So, Victoria Hall became known as the place to go on a Saturday night where all the big names of the music hall would perform and the inclusion of a projection room enabled silent films to be shown. Sundays proved just as popular with people from the previous nights concert coming back for worship. The Hall is in Knowsley Street opposite Bolton Market Hall. Summer Saturday — date to be finalized. Long Street Methodist Church in Middleton. We will join with the Friends of Long Street to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the architect, Edgar Wood. Saturday — 11th September. RIDE&STRIDE Sponsored Event in Rochdale, Oldham & Tameside for 10.00am to 4.00pm. RIDE&STRIDE has become one of the most successful and popular fund raising events that helps restore and protect churches and chapels across the country. In 2010 the RIDE&STRIDE will take place on Saturday, 11th September from 10.00am to 4.00pm. By taking part you will help preserve church buildings and the unique urban landscape that we all so often take for granted. Most of our churches and chapels in Greater Manchester date from Victorian times and later but we also have some superb buildings from earlier centuries. All our churches and chapels are steeped in history and are centres of culture, art and learning at the heart of our communities. To participate in the event - please use the contact details below and the RIDE&STRIDE Organiser will send you details so that your church or group can take part in 2010. All you have to do is make sure that friends and family sponsor your visits to our beautiful churches in Rochdale, Oldham and Tameside where we hope to have even more churches open for you to explore. Proceeds are divided equally between the churches/groups and GMCPS. All the monies raised for GMCPS will be used to give grants for repairs to local churches. Saturday — 25th September at 11.00am — St Agnes in Longsight, Mancheester. The church was built in 1884 and designed by Medland and Henry Taylor. The main building material is brick, with a smooth red facing for details etc, and roofs covered in plain tiles. The interior is also brick with a yellow glazed brick wainscotting and there is a dominant roof with a complex timber structure. St Agnes Church is situated on the corner of Slade Lane and Hamilton Road in Longsight. Saturday - 13th November at 11.00am — St James the Great, Daisy Hill, Westhoughton.The church was consecrated in 1881 and the architects were Paley and Austin. It is built in brick and terracotta with some stone dressings and has an unusual bell tower on the side. There is glass by Morris & Co and Elsie Norris and a reredos by Shrigley and Hunt. MEMBERS & GUESTS and NON-MEMBERS ARE VERY WELCOME at any of our meetings Bring a packed lunch on the day - drinks provided Contact: Revd Brian Hartley Tel 01706 849132 or email: brian_hartley@tiscali.co.uk Revd Brian Hartley - Chair & Secretary |
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