Mortuary Chapel, Handsworth Cemetery facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mortuary Chapel, Handsworth Cemetery |
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Mortuary Chapel, Handsworth Cemetery
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| 52°30′59.48″N 1°57′24.83″W / 52.5165222°N 1.9568972°W | |
| OS grid reference | SP 02954 90731 |
| Location | Handsworth, Birmingham |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Consecrated | 1910 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Architect(s) | William Bidlake |
| Groundbreaking | 1909 |
| Completed | 1910 |
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| Deanery | Handsworth |
| Archdeaconry | Birmingham |
| Diocese | Birmingham |
The Mortuary Chapel in Handsworth Cemetery is a very important building. It is a Grade I listed chapel, which means it's considered one of the most special historic buildings in England. This chapel belongs to the Church of England and is located in Handsworth, a part of Birmingham, England.
The Chapel's Story
This beautiful chapel was designed by a famous architect named William Bidlake. He created it in a style called the Arts and Crafts style. This style was popular around the time the chapel was built. It focuses on traditional craftsmanship and simple, natural designs.
Work on the chapel began in 1909. It was finished and officially opened for religious use in 1910.
Saving a Historic Building
Over many years, the chapel started to get old and damaged. Its condition became quite poor. Because it is such an important building, English Heritage added it to their "Buildings at Risk" register. This is a list of historic buildings that need urgent help to be saved.
In 2012, English Heritage gave a large amount of money, £375,000, to help fix up the chapel. Birmingham City Council, which looks after the cemetery, also contributed a lot of money, adding another £325,000. These funds helped to restore the chapel, making sure it could be enjoyed for many more years.
