Immanuel Church, Birmingham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Immanuel Church, Birmingham |
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| 52°28′28″N 1°54′55″W / 52.47444°N 1.91528°W | |
| Location | Birmingham |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | Immanuel |
| Consecrated | 16 May 1865 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Edward Holmes |
| Style | Decorated Gothic |
| Completed | 1865 |
| Construction cost | £4,600 |
| Closed | 1964 |
| Demolished | 1964 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 1,000 people |
| Length | 92.5 feet (28.2 m) |
| Width | 44 feet (13 m) |
Immanuel Church, in Birmingham, England, was once a Church of England church. It was later known as St Thomas and Immanuel, Birmingham.
History of Immanuel Church
The church was built where an older chapel, called the Magdalen Chapel, used to be. A famous architect named Edward Holmes designed it.
The church was officially opened on May 16, 1865. The Bishop of Worcester led the special ceremony. A new church area, called a parish, was created for Immanuel Church. This new parish was taken from the area of St Thomas' Church, Bath Row.
Changes Over Time
In 1939, Immanuel Church closed its doors. Its parish joined with the parish of St Thomas' Church, Bath Row.
However, Immanuel Church reopened after a short time. This happened because St Thomas' Church was badly damaged during a bombing raid in 1940. Immanuel Church served the community again for a while.
The church finally closed for good and was taken down around 1964. Some parts of the church were saved. For example, its font (a special basin used for baptisms) was moved to St Mary's Church, Wythall.
The Church Organ
Immanuel Church had a beautiful pipe organ made by a company called Bird. You can find details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
When the church closed, the organ was moved. It found a new home at St Faith and St Laurence's Church, Harborne.
