The Victorian Society (Manchester) held their Annual Christmas event at the Edgar Wood Rooms, today 2nd December. The day began with Richard Fletcher talking about his forthcoming book on the life and work of Edgar Wood. The book has been commissioned by the Victorian Society and English Heritage. This was followed …
Several tour groups have visited the Church and School Rooms so far this year, including a group of Americans specialising in Arts and Craft Architecture. Members of the Society head up these tours and it’s not unusual to get a thank you and a word of appreciation regarding the Church architecture and other Edgar Wood …
This was an excellent day out from all aspects, travel arrangements, weather, Port Sunlight the Gallery and being led by the expert on the area, Michael Shippobottom. The developement of the new works for Sunlight Soap stated in 1888, a new factory was needed to increase production of the soap from 20 tons to …
The Crumpsall History Society visited the Church followed by a tour of the Conservation Area and the Edgar Wood houses. They had previously booked a talk about ‘that remarkable Manchester architect’, but there is nothing better than seeing things first hand. Their visit also gave the gardener a welcome break, unfortunately there were no offers …
Thank you to Peter Norris for bringing the article written by Oliver Gerrish in the Country Life magazine to our attention.
The funeral took place today of Peter, the Society was represented by a committee member. Peter appreciated the Arts and Crafts movement and was a member of the EWS from its inauguration and attended many Society events. In 2018 Peter sponsored the repair of windows in the Restoration project of the Edgar Wood Rooms, in …
Thank you to the members of the Edgar Wood Society for organising and stewarding the open days at Long Street Methodist Church and School Rooms – Arts and Crafts Church, Middleton. Without the help of this dedicated group of society members, the event would not have take place. The banner for this year’s Heritage Open …
After several delays and postponements the tour of the Middleton Conservation Area and the buildings by Edgar Wood, took place today on a sunny afternoon. The party was small, but as they say ‘quality not quantity’! If it is more convenient for you to do a self guided walk, we have an excellent leaflet (text …
Read moreTour of the Middleton Conservation Area and the EW Buildings
On Monday we had two visitors that came to Long Street Methodist Church and the Edgar Wood Rooms for the first time. Catherine Fenghour, the recently appointed Conservation Officer for Rochdale, had been invited down to have a tour of the Conservation Area and surounding Edgar Wood properties. This was followed by a look around …
Read moreTwo New Visitors to the Church and Edgar Wood Rooms
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 …