St Bartholomew's Church, Birmingham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Bartholomew's Church, Birmingham |
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St Bartholomew's Church, Birmingham, from An historical and descriptive sketch of Birmingham. Bailey, Knott and Beilby. 1 July 1828
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| 52°28′54.4″N 1°53′24.6″W / 52.481778°N 1.890167°W | |
| Location | Birmingham |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Bartholomew |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | William Hiorne and David Hiorne |
| Style | Neo classical |
| Completed | 1749 |
| Closed | 1937 |
| Demolished | 1943 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 800 people |
St Bartholomew's Church was a Church of England church located in Birmingham, England. It was found on Masshouse Lane in an area called Digbeth. This church served the local community for many years.
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History of St Bartholomew's Church
Early Beginnings and Design
The land for St Bartholomew's Church was given by a person named John Jennens. This happened in 1687. The spot used to have a Roman Catholic chapel and a convent.
The church building was designed by two architects, William Hiorne and David Hiorne. It first opened in 1749. At that time, it was a "chapel of ease" for St Martin in the Bull Ring. This means it was a smaller church built to help the main church serve a growing population.
Becoming a Parish Church
St Bartholomew's Church was made bigger between 1840 and 1841. It officially became a parish church in 1847. A parish church serves a specific local area, looking after the spiritual needs of the people living there. There was an earlier attempt to make it a parish church in 1772, but it did not succeed then.
The church building was repaired and improved in 1893. This work cost about £800 at the time.
Changes to the Parish Area
Over the years, the area that St Bartholomew's Church served changed. In 1869, a part of its parish was used to create a new parish. This new parish was for St Gabriel's Church, Deritend.
Closure and Demolition
St Bartholomew's Church closed its doors in 1937. Sadly, it was damaged during an air raid in 1942. Because of the damage, the church building was taken down in 1943. After the church was demolished, some of its former parish area was given to Bishop Ryder Church, Birmingham.
Church Organ
Details of the Organ
The church had a special organ installed in 1806. This organ was built by a person named George Pike England. You can find detailed information about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
