Malvern Parish School, Mill Lane, Malvern, Fireplaces. 1858
29.05.1858
The Worcester Journal has details of the newly completed school “ The large room is heated by three fireplaces, having elaborately carved chimney pieces by Forsyth, of London, the centre being emblematic of Christ disputing with the doctors, and around which are intertwined a group of gracefully flowing lilies. The infant school is 52 feet by 25 in dimension, is lighted by seven windows, and has a class-room of the same size as the others, with similar carved chimney pieces, but representing the Nativity, the flight into Egypt, and little children being brought to our saviour……the designs for these handsome structures were furnished by Mr. E. W. Elmslie, architect, of Malvern, a gentleman of great taste and experience “
Malvern School held an open day in March 2025. There are no signs of the fireplaces that were carved by William Forsyth and, as yet, no details of just when they were removed. There are several carvings within the school that I am sure date back to 1858 and were likely to be completed by William, working for Elmslie for the first time
The Worcester Journal has details of the newly completed school “ The large room is heated by three fireplaces, having elaborately carved chimney pieces by Forsyth, of London, the centre being emblematic of Christ disputing with the doctors, and around which are intertwined a group of gracefully flowing lilies. The infant school is 52 feet by 25 in dimension, is lighted by seven windows, and has a class-room of the same size as the others, with similar carved chimney pieces, but representing the Nativity, the flight into Egypt, and little children being brought to our saviour……the designs for these handsome structures were furnished by Mr. E. W. Elmslie, architect, of Malvern, a gentleman of great taste and experience “
Malvern School held an open day in March 2025. There are no signs of the fireplaces that were carved by William Forsyth and, as yet, no details of just when they were removed. There are several carvings within the school that I am sure date back to 1858 and were likely to be completed by William, working for Elmslie for the first time
