Emmanuel Church, Sparkbrook facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Emmanuel Church, Sparkbrook |
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Emmanuel Church, Sparkbrook
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| 52°27′35.3″N 1°51′38.63″W / 52.459806°N 1.8607306°W | |
| Location | Sparkbrook |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | Emmanuel |
| Consecrated | 1901 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | William Bidlake |
| Groundbreaking | 1900 |
| Closed | 1990 |
Emmanuel Church in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, is a special building with a long history. It used to be a church where people worshipped. Today, it has been changed into homes for elderly people. This building is also a "Grade II listed" building. This means it is an important historical building that needs to be protected.
A Look Back at Emmanuel Church
Emmanuel Church began its journey a long time ago. The first stone was placed on September 24, 1900. A famous architect named William Bidlake designed the church. It first opened its doors in 1901. Later, in 1927, the church building was made even bigger.
For many years, Emmanuel Church was like a smaller helper church for Christ Church, Sparkbrook. But in 1928, it became its own parish church. This meant it had its own area and its own community to serve.
What Happened to the Church?
Emmanuel Church served its community for many decades. However, in 1990, the church closed its doors. Its parish, or local area, joined with St John's Church, Sparkhill. The building then found a new purpose. It was carefully changed into a place where elderly people could live and be cared for. The Ashram Housing Association now runs these homes.
This transformation shows how old buildings can be given new life. Emmanuel Church continues to be an important part of the Sparkbrook area, even though it is no longer a church.
