St Anne's Church, Moseley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Anne's Church, Moseley |
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| 52°27′03″N 1°53′29″W / 52.4507°N 1.8915°W | |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| Website | [1] |
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| Dedication | St. Anne |
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| Parish | Moseley |
| Diocese | Birmingham |
| Province | Canterbury |
St. Anne's Church, Park Hill, Moseley is a parish church in the Church of England. It is located in the area of Moseley in Birmingham, England. This church is an important place of worship for the local community.
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A Look Back at St. Anne's Church
Building the Church
St. Anne's Church was built a long time ago, in 1874. A famous architect named Frederick Preedy designed the building. It is considered a very important historical building. Because of its history and special design, it is a Grade II listed building. This means it is protected and kept safe for the future.
Church Community
The church was once a separate parish, which is like its own local church area. However, it is now part of a larger group. It works together with St. Mary's Church, Moseley to serve the community. This joining of churches is called a united benefice.
Leaders of St. Anne's Church
Vicars Who Have Served
The vicar is the main priest who leads the church. Many vicars have guided the community at St. Anne's Church over the years. Here is a list of some of them:
- Robert Scott
- Robert Yaxley
- Leslie Brotherton
- Alan Reynolds
- Averyl Bradbook (2004–2005)
- Jeremy Dussek (2007–2014)
- Duncan Strathie (2015–2023)
- Angela Hannafin (2024-present)
The Church Organ
About the Organ
St. Anne's Church has a beautiful organ. It was built by a company called Brindley & Foster in 1907. The organ was carefully checked and repaired in 1984 by Nicholson & Co (Worcester) Ltd. This made sure it continued to sound wonderful.
You can find detailed information about this organ online. It is listed on the National Pipe Organ Register. This register keeps records of many organs across the country.
Organists Who Have Played
The organist is the person who plays the organ during church services. Here are some of the organists who have played at St. Anne's Church:
- W. Berridge-Hicks (1897 – around 1912)
- Herbert E. Knott (around 1920 and 1921)
- Peter Howard
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia de Santa Ana (Moseley) para niños
