Holy Trinity Church, Birchfield facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Holy Trinity |
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| Location | Birchfield, Birmingham |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | Holy Trinity |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Architect(s) | J. A. Chatwin |
| Style | Victorian Gothic |
| Completed | 1864 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 117 feet (36 m) |
| Width | 48.5 feet (14.8 m) |
| Materials | Hollington sandstone |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Birchfield |
| Deanery | Handsworth |
| Archdeaconry | Birmingham |
| Diocese | Anglican Diocese of Birmingham |
Holy Trinity Church is a special old church in Birchfield, Birmingham. It belongs to the Church of England. This church is so important that it's called a Grade II* listed building. This means it's a very important historical building. In 2018, the church needed some help because it was getting old. It was put on a list called the Heritage at Risk Register. But don't worry! After some important repairs, it's now safe and sound.
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History of the Church
Building the Church
The first stone for Holy Trinity Church was put in place on May 26, 1863. This is called laying the "foundation stone." The church was built by an architect named J. A. Chatwin and a company called Briggs & Son. They used red sandstone and white limestone for the building.
The church was officially opened on May 17, 1864. This special ceremony is called "consecration." It was done by John Lonsdale, who was the Bishop of Lichfield. The church was built to hold 612 people. It is about 117 feet (35.6 meters) long and 48.5 feet (14.8 meters) wide.
Beautiful Stained Glass
Holy Trinity Church has many beautiful stained glass windows. These windows were made by some of the best artists of the Victorian era. Some of the famous companies that created these windows include Clayton and Bell, Heaton, Butler and Bayne, John Hardman, and Alexander Gibbs.
Parish and Community
In 1865, Holy Trinity Church became its own "parish." A parish is like a local area that a church serves. This new parish was created from a part of the area that belonged to St Mary's Church, Handsworth. Later, in 1926, a part of Holy Trinity's parish was used to create a new parish for All Souls' Church, Witton.
Recent Repairs and Support
In 2010, Eve Pitts became the vicar (the main priest) of Holy Trinity Church. She helped get a special grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This money was used to help fix up the church building.
In 2018, the church building, especially its roof, was in poor condition. Because of this, it was placed on Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register. This list helps keep track of important historical buildings that need repairs. Thanks to the repairs, the church is now in much better shape. It has been removed from the "at risk" list.
The Church Organ
The church has an organ that was built in 1866 by a company called Banfield. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
