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 stood on Masshouse Lane in the Digbeth area.
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History of St Bartholomew's Church
The land for St Bartholomew's Church was given by John Jennens in 1687. It was built where a Roman Catholic chapel and convent used to be. The church was designed by two architects, William Hiorne and David Hiorne. It first opened its doors in 1749.
Early Years and Expansion
When it first opened, St Bartholomew's was a 'chapel of ease' for St Martin in the Bull Ring. A chapel of ease was a smaller church built to help people who lived far from the main parish church. This made it easier for them to attend services.
The church was made bigger in 1840 and 1841. In 1847, it officially became a parish church on its own. This meant it had its own area of people it served. There had been an earlier attempt to make it a parish church in 1772, but that did not work out. In 1893, the church was repaired and improved, costing about £800.
Changes to the Parish Area
In 1869, a part of St Bartholomew's parish was used to create a new parish for St Gabriel's Church, Deritend. This was done to help serve the growing population in the area.
Closure and Demolition
St Bartholomew's Church closed its doors for good in 1937. During World War II, it was damaged in an air raid in 1942. An air raid is when planes drop bombs from the sky. The church was then taken down in 1943. After it was demolished, some of its former parish area was given to Bishop Ryder Church, Birmingham.
Church Organ
An organ was put into St Bartholomew's Church in 1806. It was built by a person named George Pike England. Organs are large musical instruments often found in churches.
