Holy Trinity Church, Lickey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Holy Trinity Church, Lickey |
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Holy Trinity Church, Lickey
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| 52°22′30.4″N 2°0′34.74″W / 52.375111°N 2.0096500°W | |
| Location | Lickey |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | lickeychurch.com |
| History | |
| Dedication | Holy Trinity |
| Consecrated | 6 June 1856 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Henry Day |
| Groundbreaking | 16 May 1855 |
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| Parish | The Lickey |
| Deanery | Kings Norton |
| Archdeaconry | Birmingham |
| Diocese | Anglican Diocese of Birmingham |
Holy Trinity Church, Lickey is a Church of England parish church. It is located in Lickey, a village in Worcestershire, England. This church serves as an important place of worship for the local community.
History of the Church
The building of Holy Trinity Church began on May 16, 1855. The first stone was laid by Robert Windsor-Clive (MP). The church was originally built as a "chapel of ease." This means it was a smaller church built to help a larger, main church. In this case, it helped St John the Baptist Church, Bromsgrove.
The church was designed by an architect named Henry Day from Worcester. The company that built it was John Robinson of Redditch. The church was officially opened and blessed on June 6, 1856. This ceremony was led by the Bishop of Worcester.
Changes Over Time
The church was made bigger between 1893 and 1894. Alfred Reading of Birmingham led these changes. They made the arch wider where the chancel is. This was to make space for a new organ and a vestry. A vestry is a room where clergy prepare for services. The vestry itself was built in 1898 and later made even larger in 1970.
The church also helped start a new church community in Rubery. In 1933, a part of the Lickey church's area became a new parish. This new parish was for St Chad's Church, Rubery.
The Church Organ
The church has a musical instrument called an organ. This organ was built by Jon Nicholson. It was put into the church in 1856. You can find more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
The Churchyard
The land around the church, called the churchyard, is a burial ground. A very famous person is buried here. His name is Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin. He was a well-known designer and builder of cars. He founded the Austin Motor Company. Herbert Austin lived nearby at a place called Lickey Grange.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia de la Santísima Trinidad (Lickey) para niños
