St Agnes' Church, Moseley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Agnes’ Church, Moseley |
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St Agnes’ Church, Moseley
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| 52°26′21″N 1°52′30″W / 52.43917°N 1.87500°W | |
| OS grid reference | SP 08584 82365 |
| Location | Moseley |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | stagneschurch.co.uk |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Agnes |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Architect(s) | William Davis |
| Groundbreaking | 1883 |
| Completed | 1884 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St Agnes, Moseley |
| Deanery | Moseley |
| Archdeaconry | Birmingham |
| Diocese | Birmingham |
St Agnes’ Church in Moseley, Birmingham, is a special building. It is a Grade II listed parish church, which means it's recognized as an important historical building. It belongs to the Church of England.
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The History of St Agnes’ Church
Building the Church
The church was designed by an architect named William Davis. He used a style called Decorated Gothic. Building work started in 1883 and the church officially opened its doors in 1884.
Special Features and Art
The beautiful East window in the church shows "Christ in Glory." It was created by Ballantine and Gardiner from Edinburgh. This window was put in place in 1897 to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. That was a big celebration for the Queen's 60 years on the throne!
The tall west tower of the church was finished later, in 1932. It was designed by another architect, Charles Bateman.
In the churchyard, there's a special gate called a lych-gate. It was designed by James A. Swan and added in 1938. Inside the church, James A. Swan also designed the wooden panels, the choir stalls (where the choir sits), the pulpit (where the priest speaks), the lectern (where readings are given), and the screens and doors. These were all made in 1939 and carved by Robert Pancheri.
Wartime Damage and Repairs
During World War II, in 1940, the church was damaged by bombs. But people worked quickly to fix it. Temporary repairs were done, and the church was able to reopen on March 23, 1941.
Church Leaders (Vicars)
A vicar is a priest who leads a church. Here are some of the vicars who have served St Agnes’ Church:
- J.W. Pyddoke (1911 - 1918)
- C.A.H. Going (1918 - 1935)
- J.P. Wilkinson (1936 - 1959)
- Stephen Beck (1959 - 1983)
The Church Organ
About the Organ
St Agnes’ Church has a large pipe organ with three keyboards. It was built by a company called William Hill & Sons. This organ has an interesting history! It was first built in 1871 for another church, St Mark's Church, Leicester. But in 1994, it was moved to St Agnes’ Church. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
Organists of St Agnes’ Church
Organists are the people who play the church organ. Here are some of the talented organists who have played at St Agnes’ Church:
- Thomas Beech (1884–1886)
- Thomas J. Richards (1886–1911 and 1919–1931)
- Thomas Appleby Matthews (1911–1919)
- W. H. Pasfield (1931–1940)
- F. Bernard While
Church Bells
The church tower holds two bells. Both of these bells were made in 1921 by a company called John Taylor, located in Loughborough.
