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 …
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 …
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.