Wesleyan School, Wesley Street, Bury, Greater Manchester

This Wesleyan Day and Sunday School is dated 1868. The foundation stone was laid on 16.05.1868 by James Barlow, Mayor of Bolton. The school cost £2,800. The building of the school was supported by the Hoyle family. James Hoyle and his son William were ardent supporters of the Methodist movement. William is described as a benevolent dictator who provided employment and education for many.

Location

Greater Manchester Bury

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Tags

school education nonconformist community Victorian (1837 - 1901)