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 | |
| 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 old church. It is part of the Church of England. This church is so important that it has a special historical status called Grade II listed.
History of the Church
The church was designed by an architect named William Davis. He used a style called Decorated Gothic. Building work began in 1883 and the church opened its doors in 1884.
Inside the church, the East window is very beautiful. It shows "Christ in Glory." This window was made by Ballantine and Gardiner from Edinburgh. It was put in place in 1897 to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. This special window cost £600 at the time.
The tall tower on the west side of the church was finished later, in 1932. It was designed by Charles Bateman. In the churchyard, there is a special gate called a lych-gate. James A. Swan designed this gate, and it was added in 1938.
Inside the church, James A. Swan also designed many wooden parts. These include the wall panels, the seats for the choir, the pulpit (where sermons are given), the lectern (where readings are done), and the screens and doors. These were made in 1939 and carved by Robert Pancheri. He was part of a group called The Bromsgrove Guild of Applied Arts.
During World War II, the church was damaged by bombs in 1940. Workers made temporary repairs so the church could open again. It welcomed people back on March 23, 1941.
Church Music and Organ
St Agnes’ Church has a large pipe organ. It has three keyboards, called manuals. This organ was built by a company named William Hill & Sons. It was first made in 1871 for another church, St Mark's Church, Leicester. Later, in 1994, it was moved to St Agnes’ Church. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
Many talented people have played the organ at St Agnes’ Church over the years. They help lead the music during church services.
Church Bells
The church tower holds two bells. Both of these bells were made in 1921. They were cast by a company called John Taylor in Loughborough.
