This sketch, dated 24.8.1824, made from the top of Tapton Lane, shows some of the old cottages in St. Mary's Gate; which were taken down do the Churchyard could be enlarged.
The high wall on the left enclosed a large brick house of Robert Malkin, a retired Irish linen merchant: It was later occupied by Dr. Booth, & was pulled down in the 1870's to make a better approach to the station.
The coloured postcard on the left is dated May 24th 1905.
The black & white photo shows the demolition of the wall in progress.
This coloured card is dated 26th February 1914.
This one is dated 21st November 1927.
The above postcard is dated 21st November 1914.
A Michael Groves', with thanks.
Another 3 images with similar themes.
The above postcard was early 1900's ?
The photo below was taken 2016.
Another Michael Grove. 1980's.
Another Michael Groves.
A near catastrophe happened on 22nd December 1961 when the Church caught fire. An electrical fault caused around £30,000 worth of damage; the North Transept & organ were in ashes.
