St Catherine's Church, Nechells facts for kids
St Catherine's Church was a special building in Nechells, a part of Birmingham, England. It was a Church of England church, which means it belonged to the main Christian church in England. This church was built a long time ago and had an interesting, but sadly short, history.
Quick facts for kids St Catherine's Church, Nechells |
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| 52°29′39″N 1°52′24.5″W / 52.49417°N 1.873472°W | |
| Location | Birmingham |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | Saint Catherine of Alexandria |
| Consecrated | 1878 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Frank Barlow Osborn and Alfred Reading |
| Completed | 1878 |
| Construction cost | £7,000 |
| Closed | 1945 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 756 |
The Church's Story
The idea for St Catherine's Church started on July 27, 1877, when its first stone was laid. The church was designed by two architects, Frank Barlow Osborn and Alfred Reading. It was finished and officially opened on November 9, 1878. The Bishop of Worcester led the special ceremony to open it.
A New Parish
In 1879, St Catherine's Church became the main church for its own local area, called a parish. This new parish was created from a part of the area that belonged to St Clement's Church, Nechells.
Damage and Demolition
Sadly, St Catherine's Church was badly damaged during an air raid in the Second World War. This happened because of bombs dropped from planes. Because of the damage, the church had to close officially in 1945. After it closed, its parish joined with the parish of St Matthew's Church, Duddeston and Nechells. Later, the damaged church building was taken down.
The Organ
The church had a musical instrument called an organ, which was built by a company named Henry Jones in 1878. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
