St Cuthbert's Church, Winson Green facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Cuthbert’s Church, Winson Green |
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| 52°29′17.4″N 1°56′18.2″W / 52.488167°N 1.938389°W | |
| Location | Birmingham |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Cuthbert |
| Consecrated | 19 March 1872 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Bateman and Corser |
| Construction cost | £5,000 |
| Closed | 1960 |
| Demolished | 1964 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 720 people |
St Cuthbert's Church, Winson Green was a Church of England parish church in Birmingham, England. It no longer stands today.
History of St Cuthbert's Church
St Cuthbert's Church started in 1863 as a small project or "mission" from All Saints' Church, Hockley. People worked hard to raise money to build a proper church. It was designed by architects Bateman and Corser. The church was officially opened and made sacred on October 24, 1860.
In 1904, a part of St Cuthbert's parish (its local area) was used to create a new parish for another church, the Bishop Latimer Memorial Church, Winson Green.
The Church During World War II
During the Second World War, St Cuthbert's Church was hit by a bomb. Even though it reopened afterwards, it didn't last much longer. The church was closed in 1960 and then taken down (demolished) in 1964.
Interestingly, the church hall, which was a separate building, is still standing today. It is now used as a community center for the Bengali community. After the church was demolished, its original parish area was given back to Christ Church, Summerfield.
The Church Organ
St Cuthbert's Church had an organ that was put in by a company called Bishop, Starr & Richardson. If you are interested in organs, you can find more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
