Christ Church, Ward End facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Christ Church, Ward End |
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Christ Church, Ward End
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| 52°29′23.9″N 1°49′16.5″W / 52.489972°N 1.821250°W | |
| Location | Ward End |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | Christ Church |
| Consecrated | 29 June 1935 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | Holland W. Hobbiss |
| Style | Romanesque |
| Groundbreaking | 4 March 1934 |
| Completed | 1935 |
| Construction cost | £11,500 |
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| Parish | Christ Church, Ward End |
| Deanery | Yardley and Bordesley |
| Archdeaconry | Birmingham |
| Diocese | Anglican Diocese of Birmingham |
Christ Church, Ward End, is a beautiful and important local church in Birmingham, England. It's a Grade II listed building, which means it's officially recognized as a special historical place that needs to be protected. This church is part of the Church of England, which is the main Christian church in England.
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History of Christ Church
The story of Christ Church began when the land for it was given by a company called Metropolitan Cammell Carriage and Wagon Company in the late 1920s.
Building the Church
Work on the church started on March 4, 1934. The first bit of ground was dug by Revd. W.E. Dugmore, who was the vicar (a type of church leader) of St Margaret's Church, Ward End.
The very first stone, called the foundation stone, was put in place on May 12, 1934. This special ceremony was led by Rt. Revd Ernest Barnes, who was the Bishop of Birmingham. The ceremony also included a special event with members of the Freemasons, a well-known group, from different areas of Warwickshire.
Who Designed and Built It?
The church was designed by a famous architect named Holland W. Hobbiss. An architect is someone who plans and designs buildings. The actual building work was done by a company called William Deacon and Son, from Lichfield.
The church was officially dedicated and opened for religious services on June 29, 1935, by Bishop Ernest Barnes. This official opening is called a consecration.
Art and Changes Over Time
Inside the church, you can see two beautiful sculptures (artworks) created by an artist named William Bloye.
In 1951, a smaller prayer area inside the church, called the side chapel, was updated. It received special wooden panels and an altar (a table used for religious ceremonies) from another church, St Stephen the Martyr's Church, Newtown Row.
Christ Church became its own separate parish (a local church area) on May 28, 1965. Later, in 1968, a church hall was built next to it. This hall was designed by architect Noel Hastilow.
In 2005, another local church, St Margaret's Church, Ward End, closed down. Its parish then joined with Christ Church, making Christ Church the main church for a larger area.
The Church Organ
The church has a musical organ that was installed in 1948. It was built by a company called Alfred E. Davies & Son Ltd. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register, which is a list of organs in the country.
