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Salford Cathedral – Historic Restoration Project

Multi-million-pound revival of a Grade II* Gothic Revival landmark in Greater Manchester.

Chapel Street, Salford, Greater Manchester

Simpsons of York

Heritage restoration of Grade II* cathedral; over 900m² tiling

Multi-million pounds

Summer 2025

Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford

Project Overview

Salford Cathedral, a Gothic Revival masterpiece completed in 1848, stands as the mother church of the Diocese of Salford and a pivotal landmark in Greater Manchester's cultural landscape. This ambitious multi-million-pound restoration, led by Purcell Architects in partnership with Simpsons of York, seeks to revive the cathedral's original splendour while establishing it as the UK's most sustainable place of worship. Phase two focuses on internal reordering, repairs, and redecoration, incorporating cutting-edge technologies like heat pumps, enhanced insulation, and protected stained-glass glazing to combat climate challenges.

Unique features include the restoration of lost 19th-century design elements, such as atmospheric mosaics and sacred spaces, alongside full accessibility upgrades. Set for completion by Easter 2026, the project will enhance capacity for a growing parish community and visitors, ensuring this historic site inspires future generations through blended heritage conservation and modern resilience.

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ABM Tiling's Role

As specialist tiling contractors London, ABM Tiling Limited is proud to partner with Simpsons of York on the landmark restoration of Salford Cathedral, delivering over 900m² of premium limestone and porcelain installations across the nave, chapels, and ambulatory spaces. Working closely with trusted UK suppliers Craven Dunnill for exquisite hand-made encaustic tiles and Haysom Purbeck Stone for authentic Purbeck limestone, we are specifying honed and textured finishes that honour the cathedral’s Gothic Revival heritage while meeting rigorous Grade II* conservation standards.

Our team combines traditional craftsmanship with modern precision techniques – including water-jet cutting and sustainable installation methods – to ensure durability, visual authenticity, and long-term performance. This prestigious project showcases our proven expertise in sensitive heritage environments, seamlessly blending historic materials with contemporary resilience to help secure this iconic sacred space for future generations.