Broad Street Presbyterian Church, Birmingham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Broad Street Presbyterian Church |
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| 52°28′37.2″N 1°54′42.12″W / 52.477000°N 1.9117000°W | |
| Location | Broad Street, Birmingham |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Christian Scientist |
| Previous denomination | Presbyterian |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | J.R. Botham |
| Groundbreaking | 1848 |
| Completed | 1849 |
The Broad Street Presbyterian Church is an old building in Birmingham, England. It is located on Broad Street. This building used to be a Presbyterian church. Later, it became the Second Church of Christ Scientist. Today, it is used as a nightclub. It is a very special building because it is "Grade II listed". This means it is important for its history or its design.
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History of the Building
Early Years and Opening
The first stone for the church was placed on July 24, 1848. This was done by Charles Cowan, who was a Member of Parliament (MP). The church officially opened its doors in 1849. A few years later, in 1859, some repair work was done to keep the building in good shape.
Changes Over Time
By the early 1900s, the church was not doing very well. Not many people were attending services. In 1914, there was an idea to change the church into a cinema. This shows how much things were changing in the area.
New Owners and Current Use
In 1929, the building got new owners. It was bought by the Second Church of Christ Scientist. They used it as their place of worship for some time. After it stopped being a church, the building was changed again. Now, it is used as a nightclub.
The Church Organ
What is a Pipe Organ?
A pipe organ is a very large musical instrument. It makes sound by pushing air through many pipes. These pipes are of different sizes and shapes. They create a wide range of sounds, from soft whispers to loud roars.
The Organ at Broad Street Church
The Broad Street Presbyterian Church had a special pipe organ. It was made by a company called Brindley and Foster. If you are interested in learning more about this specific organ, you can find details about it. Information is available on the National Pipe Organ Register.
