Christ Church, Sparkbrook facts for kids
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| Location | Sparkbrook |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Medland, Maberley and Medland |
| Groundbreaking | 1867 |
| Closed | 2005 |
| Demolished | 2007 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Sparkbrook |
| Archdeaconry | Birmingham |
| Diocese | Anglican Diocese of Birmingham |
Christ Church, Sparkbrook was a Church of England building in the Anglican Diocese of Birmingham.
History
The church was built in 1867. The spire was removed in 1918 and the tower taken down after damage by a blast in the Second World War. It was badly damaged in the 2005 Birmingham tornado and was subsequently demolished, despite a campaign by the Victorian Society to save it.
Incumbents
- George Tonge 1867 – 1889
Organ
The church had a three manual pipe organ by J.C. Bishop and Son dating from 1877. This was removed after the church was damaged in 2005 and has been exported. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.
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