All Saints' Church, Hockley facts for kids

All Saints’ Church, Hockley, originally known as All Saints’ Church, Nineveh, was a Church of England parish church in Birmingham, England. It served the local community for over a century.

History of All Saints’ Church

Building the Church

The church was designed by two architects, Thomas Rickman and Henry Hutchinson. It was a special kind of church called a Commissioners' church. This meant it received money from a government fund. The land for the church was kindly given by Sir Thomas Gooch.

The church was officially opened and blessed on September 28, 1833. The Bishop of Worcester performed the ceremony.

Community and Schools

In 1834, a new church area, called a parish, was created for All Saints’ Church. It was formed from parts of the St Martin in the Bull Ring parish.

All Saints’ Schools were built in 1843. These schools helped educate children in the area. Even Queen Dowager Adelaide contributed money, giving £20 to help build them. These school buildings can still be found on All Saints Street in Hockley today.

Later Years and Demolition

In 1887, a smaller church, known as a mission church, was started. This later became St Chrysostom’s Church, Hockley.

All Saints’ Church itself was made bigger in 1881. However, many years later, in 1966, the church building was taken down.

The Church Organ

All Saints’ Church had a large pipe organ. It was built by a company called J.C. Banfield and Son. The organ was first played on Sunday, March 26, 1843.

When All Saints’ Church closed down, its organ was moved. It found a new home at Lyndon Methodist Church, where it could continue to be used.