St Catherine's Church, Nechells facts for kids
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 |
St Catherine's Church was a Church of England church located on Scholefield Street in Nechells, Birmingham. It was a place of worship for the local community for many years.
History of St Catherine's Church
This church was designed by architects Frank Barlow Osborn and Alfred Reading. Its first stone was placed on July 27, 1877. The church was officially opened and blessed on November 9, 1878. This special event was led by the Bishop of Worcester.
In 1879, St Catherine's became its own parish. A parish is like a local area that a church serves. This new parish was created from parts of the area served by St Clement's Church, Nechells.
What Happened to the Church?
During the Second World War, the church was unfortunately damaged. This happened during an air raid, which is when planes drop bombs. Because of the damage, the church had to close its doors in 1945.
After it closed, the church's parish joined with the parish of St Matthew's Church, Duddeston and Nechells. Later, the building of St Catherine's Church was taken down.
The Church Organ
St Catherine's Church had a special organ built by Henry Jones. It was put in place in 1878, the same year the church opened. You can find more details about this organ in a special record called the National Pipe Organ Register.
