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The Headteacher of the Edgar Wood Academy, Mr. Marcin Kojder, visited the home of the Edgar Wood Society at the Long Street Methodist Church and Edgar Wood Rooms today. The Society and school wish to forge closer links, which was obvious from the informative and pleasant chat throughout the visit. The school at the moment …
The Edgar Wood Society had a rewarding AGM on Saturday afternoon in the ‘Great’ hall followed by an enlightening talk by Lisa McFarlane, titled ‘The Challenge for Architects Specialising in Conservation’. Lisa is a RIBA Specialist Conservation Architect and Director of Seven Architects, past President of the Manchester Society of Architects and is a full …
The Church and School Rooms were open for five half days during this year’s HODs, attracting both local and visitors from the wider region. The walk around the Conservation Area and the Edgar Wood properties on Sunday 12th September was over subscribed. A pre booked group of 22 were divided into two groups and starting …
Read moreHeritage Open Days Come to a Close for Another Year
Come and visit this beautiful building on the following dates Friday 10 September 1 – 4pm Sunday 12 September 1 – 4pm Sunday 12 September 2pm Leaving from the Church at 2pm a guided walk around the Conservation Area to view 9 listed buildings in the ‘Golden Cluster’. For full details https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/a-guided-walk-around-middleton-conservation-area Wednesday 15 September …
Read moreHeritage Open Days at the Long Street Methodist Church & Edgar Wood Rooms
The Society staged its first event in the Hall of the Edgar Wood Rooms (Long Street Methodist Church) this afternoon since the easing of the lockdown. The hall was set up and waiting for the arrival of the first guests at 2.00pm for a cream tea.
Edgar Wood designed many houses in Hale Cheshire over several years. His first was Halecroft dated 1890 and his last, Royd House dated 1914-16, he built for himself. In addition, we will also visit the parish church of St. Peter (1890-92) which contains glass by George Wragg who was a fellow member of the Northern …