Bishop Latimer Memorial Church, Winson Green facts for kids
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Bishop Latimer Memorial Church, Winson Green
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| 52°29′49″N 1°56′23″W / 52.49694°N 1.93972°W | |
| Location | Winson Green |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | Hugh Latimer |
| Consecrated | 1904 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Architect(s) | William Bidlake |
| Groundbreaking | 1903 |
| Completed | 1904 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Bishop Latimer with All Saints, Birmingham |
| Deanery | Handsworth |
| Archdeaconry | Birmingham |
| Diocese | Birmingham |
The Bishop Latimer Memorial Church is a special church located in Winson Green, Birmingham, England. It belongs to the Church of England and is considered a very important historical building, known as a Grade II* listed site.
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History of the Church
This church was built thanks to a generous donation from someone who wanted to remain anonymous. It was designed by a famous architect named William Bidlake. He created the church in the Gothic style, which is a type of old church architecture with pointed arches and tall windows. The church was officially opened in 1904.
In 1904, Bishop Latimer Memorial Church became a new "parish" church. A parish is like a local church area. This new parish was created from parts of two other churches nearby: St Cuthbert’s Church, Winson Green and St Chrysostom’s Church, Hockley.
The church had a big renovation in 1938 to keep it in good condition.
Church Bells
In 1958, eight bells were installed in the church. These bells were quite old, made in 1776 by Robert Wells. They had actually been used in another church before, called St John's Church, Deritend. Later, in 1972, these bells were moved again to St John’s Church, Perry Barr.
Current Status of the Church
Today, the church is known as Bishop Latimer United Church. It's a special kind of partnership between two different Christian groups: the Anglican Church (which the Church of England is part of) and the United Reformed Church. This means they work together in Winson Green.
The Church Organ
The church has a large pipe organ with two keyboards, built by James Jepson Binns. If you're interested in organs, you can find more details about this specific one on the National Pipe Organ Register.
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