All Saints' Church, King's Heath facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints' Church, Kings Heath |
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All Saints' Church, Kings Heath
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| 52°25′59″N 1°53′38″W / 52.4331°N 1.8938°W | |
| OS grid reference | SP 07322 81685 |
| Location | King's Heath |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church/Liberal |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Parish church |
| Architect(s) | Edward Holmes and Frederick Preedy |
| Groundbreaking | 1859 |
| Completed | 1860 |
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| Parish | Kings Heath |
| Diocese | Diocese of Birmingham |
All Saints' Church, King's Heath, is a special old church in King's Heath, England. It's part of the Church of England, which is a Christian church. This church is so important that it's listed as a Grade II listed building. This means it has historical or architectural value and is protected. It's a parish church, which means it serves the local community in King's Heath.
History of All Saints' Church
The church was built a long time ago, in 1860. Two architects, Edward Holmes and Frederick Preedy, designed it. The church was officially opened and blessed on July 26, 1860. This ceremony was led by Henry Pepys, who was the Bishop of Worcester at that time. The tall spire, which is the pointed top part of the church, was finished a few years later in 1866.
Over the years, the church was made bigger. In 1883, a part called the north aisle was added. This addition also included the organ chamber and vestries, which are rooms used by the clergy. These new parts were designed by J. A. Chatwin. Later, in 1899, the west end of the church was made larger by J. P. Sharp.
The Church Organ
Churches often have organs to play music during services. All Saints' Church has had several organs over its history. Around 1864, a man named Mr. Dawes gave the church its first organ.
This first organ was replaced in 1892. The new organ came from St. John's Church in Blackheath, London. It was made by a company called Flight and Robson.
In 1926, a different organ was put in. This one was built by Nicholson and Co. You can find details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register, which keeps records of organs. However, this organ was also replaced. In 2008, the church installed a modern Phoenix Digital Organ. This type of organ uses digital technology to create sounds.
Important People from All Saints'
Many important people have worked at All Saints' Church over the years. Here are two notable clergy members:
- David Monteith served as a curate here from 1993 to 1997. A curate is a priest who is still training. Today, David Monteith is the Dean of Leicester and Canterbury, which is a very important role in the church.
- Michael Parker was the vicar of All Saints' Church from 1939 to 1957. A vicar is the main priest in charge of a parish. Later in his life, Michael Parker became the Bishop of Bradford, another significant position in the church.
