Christ Church, Quinton facts for kids
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Christ Church, Quinton
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| 52°27′43.04″N 2°00′33.22″W / 52.4619556°N 2.0092278°W | |
| Location | Quinton, Birmingham |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Open Evangelical |
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| Dedication | Christ |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Early English |
| Groundbreaking | 1840 |
| Completed | 1841 |
| Construction cost | £2,500 |
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| Parish | Christ Church at the Quinton |
| Deanery | Edgbaston |
| Archdeaconry | Birmingham |
| Diocese | Anglican Diocese of Birmingham |
Christ Church, Quinton is a church in Quinton, Birmingham, England. It is part of the Church of England. This church has been a central place for the community for many years.
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History of Christ Church
Christ Church, Quinton, has a long and interesting history. It was built in the 1800s and has seen many changes since then.
Building the Church
The land for the church was given by George Lyttelton, 4th Baron Lyttelton. He also helped start the building work. The first stone was laid on 19 July 1839.
The church was designed by an architect named Richard Charles Hussey. The building and its burial ground were officially opened on 18 September 1840. This ceremony was led by Dr Robert Carr, who was the Bishop of Worcester at the time.
Parish Changes Over Time
In 1842, Christ Church became its own official parish. This means it had its own area to serve. It was created from parts of the St John the Baptist Church, Halesowen parish.
Later, in 1863, the parish grew even bigger. It started to include parts of nearby areas called Lapal and Hill. However, some northern parts of the parish were moved to a new parish in 1869. This new parish was for St Paul's, Blackheath.
In 1933, another part of the parish was used to create a new one. This new parish was for St Faith and St Laurence's Church, Harborne.
Church Restorations and Additions
The church building has been updated over the years. In 1890, it was restored by Frank Barlow Osborn and Alfred Reading. This means parts of the church were repaired and improved.
A new entrance porch was added to the church in 1928. This made the entrance more welcoming.
The Churchyard and Burials
The original churchyard, where people were buried, was closed for new burials in 1889. Since 1840, about 1,415 people had been buried there.
Because the old churchyard was full, a new burial ground was opened. It was officially blessed in 1890 by the Bishop of Worcester.
Church Organs
Over the years, Christ Church has had several different organs. Organs are large musical instruments often found in churches.
Early Organs
The first organ was a two-manual pipe organ. It was made by John Banfield and installed in 1868. This organ was used for many years. In 1919, it was sold to another church.
A new two-manual organ replaced it in December 1919. This one was made by J J Binns of Leeds. It was used for over 40 years. Later, it was moved to a church in Corby, Northamptonshire.
Modern Organs
In January 1963, a different kind of organ was installed. This was a cinema organ, which had been used in a movie theater before.
Finally, in 1987, an electronic organ replaced the cinema organ. This modern instrument was made by Makin of Oldham.
