2-982-562 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Blackfordby Church, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, 1858. The newly-built St. Margaret's Church at Blackfordby in Leicestershire. 'The church stands upon lofty ground, commanding an extensive prospect of the country from Cannock Chase to Charnwood Forest. The style adopted is Gothic as it prevailed during the fourteenth century...There is accommodation (including 90 children) for 295 persons. The contractor for the execution of the works was Mr. Edwin Cooper, of Ashby-de-la-Zouch... Stone found near the site has been used for the greater part of the work; Ancaster stone being used for the windows and copings...The architect is Mr. I. Henry Stevens, of Derby, and Sackville- street, London'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858.