1859-11-04 Building News - Tender for Rebuild of St Laurence

STROUD-For designs, specifications and estimates for rebuilding the parish-church, Stroud. The Church to contain 1,500 sittings, some of which are to be free, and the cost not to exceed with the old materials £1,000. The old tower and spire to re- main: the south, north, and west walls to be built on their present foundations, and if necessary, south, north, and west galleries to be constructed. The chancel to be enlarged, and the floor of the church and chancel to be raised. An organ chapel and vestry to be constructed at the side or sides of the chancel. A premium of to will be given for the approved dog. Plans to be forwarded to Messrs. Sidney, Biddell, and George Edwards, Hon. Sees., Stroud, by November 1.