Broadhurst House

Gazing up at this impressive red brick structure, can you imagine the clatter of horse-drawn carts and the rustle of fine fabrics that once echoed here at Broadhurst House? Broadhurst House, part of the Tootal Buildings, stands as a testament to Manchester’s rich textile history. This grand neo-Baroque style building, completed in 1898, originally served as the headquarters for Tootal Broadhurst Lee, a prominent textile manufacturing company. Designed by architect J. Gibbons Sankey, Broadhurst House boasts a striking façade with a massive central round-headed doorway, framed by banded columns and a broken pediment, all dated 1896. Inside, while the interior has been modernized to accommodate contemporary office spaces, remnants of its past remain. A poignant World War I memorial, crafted by Henry Sellers, still stands, a marble tribute, although sadly, the central figure has been lost to time. Broadhurst House isn’t just a beautiful building. It’s a symbol of Manchester’s industrial heritage and a reminder of the city’s vibrant past. Today, this building, part of The Tootal Buildings, thrives as a modern office space. It offers bright, airy rooms filled with natural light. Think of the entrepreneurs and business travelers who now walk these halls, fueled by unlimited barista-style coffee, just as the textile merchants of the past were fueled by their ambition. Broadhurst House, with its convenient location near Manchester Oxford Road and Piccadilly stations, stands ready to serve the 21st century. It echoes the spirit of innovation that built Manchester, a spirit woven into the very fabric of this remarkable building.