St Andrew's Church, Bordesley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Andrew's |
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| 52°28′37″N 1°52′13.2″W / 52.47694°N 1.870333°W | |
| Location | Bordesley, Birmingham |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Andrew |
| Consecrated | 30 September 1846 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Richard Cromwell Carpenter |
| Groundbreaking | 1844 |
| Completed | 1846 |
| Construction cost | £3,500 |
| Demolished | 1985 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 124 feet (38 m) |
| Width | 47.5 feet (14.5 m) |
| Nave width | 27 feet (8.2 m) |
St Andrew's Church in Bordesley was a special church in Birmingham, England. It was part of the Church of England.
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History of St Andrew's Church
Building the Church
The building of St Andrew's Church started on July 23, 1844. Bishop Henry Pepys helped lay the first stone. A talented architect named Richard Cromwell Carpenter designed the church. Money for the church came from the Birmingham Church Building Society. Bishop Pepys officially opened the church on September 30, 1846.
People at the time really liked its design. It had a beautiful Gothic style. This was the very last church built by the Birmingham Church Building Society. Later, another church, St Oswald's Church, Small Heath, was created from this church's area.
Storm Damage and Repairs
In 1894, a big storm hit the church. It damaged the tall, pointy part called the spire. The church's leader, the vicar, had disagreements with the churchwardens. Because of this, the repairs were not finished for a long time. The spire was finally fixed in 1901. This was after the vicar, Robert Foster Burrow, had left in 1900.
The Church Today
St Andrew's Church was taken down in 1985. Even though the church is gone, its name lives on. It gave its name to nearby streets like St Andrew's Road. It also named the famous St Andrew's football ground. This stadium is the home of the Birmingham City F.C. football team.
Church Organ
The church had a musical organ from 1849. It was made by a company called Banfield. Later, Albert Keates made some changes to it. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
