The Derros Building

On the corner of George Leigh Street across from The Daily Express Building is a recently refurbished building that opened originally in 1899. It was built by W. R. Sharp as a Methodist Women's Night Shelter.


Apparently this Arts-and Crafts style building is known locally as the 'Derros Building". It is a narrow building over four storeys with a half-timbered attic level. It provided accommodation, sewing classes and a coffee tavern on the ground floor.

Recently the building has been converted into flats by, amongst others the Manchester Methodist Housing Association.