St Cuthbert's Church, Winson Green facts for kids

Quick facts for kids St Cuthbert’s Church, Winson Green
The former church hall in August 2024
52°29′17.4″N 1°56′18.2″W / 52.488167°N 1.938389°W / 52.488167; -1.938389
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 in Winson Green was once a special church in Birmingham. It belonged to the Church of England.

History of St Cuthbert's Church

How the Church Started

St Cuthbert's Church began as a small project in 1863. It was like a branch of All Saints' Church, Hockley. People worked hard to raise money for a proper church building. The church was designed by architects Bateman and Corser. It was officially opened and blessed on October 24, 1860.

Changes to the Parish

In 1904, a part of St Cuthbert's area became a new church community. This new community was for the Bishop Latimer Memorial Church, Winson Green.

The Church During Wartime

During the Second World War, a bomb hit St Cuthbert's Church. Even though it reopened, it did not stay open for long. The church closed its doors in 1960. Four years later, in 1964, the building was taken down.

What Remains Today

The church hall, which was part of the original church property, is still standing. Today, it is used as a community center for the Bengali people. The area that used to be St Cuthbert's parish was later joined with Christ Church, Summerfield.

The Church Organ

Details of the Organ

St Cuthbert's Church had a special musical instrument called an organ. This organ was put in by a company named Bishop, Starr & Richardson. You can find more technical details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register. This register keeps records of many organs across the country.