St Edward's Church, Selly Park, Birmingham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Catholic Church of St Edward, Selly Park, Birmingham |
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Catholic Church of St Edward, Selly Park, Birmingham
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| 52°26′25.61″N 1°55′32.40″W / 52.4404472°N 1.9256667°W | |
| Location | Selly Park |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | stedward.org.uk |
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| Architect(s) | Henry Thomas Sandy |
| Completed | 13 October 1902 |
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| Parish | Selly Oak |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham |
The Catholic Church of St Edward, Selly Park, Birmingham is a Roman Catholic church. It is located in Selly Park, which is part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham.
History of the Church
The church building on Raddlebarn Road was designed in a special style called "decorated gothic." This style has lots of detailed decorations. The architect who designed it was Henry Thomas Sandy from Stafford.
The main part of the church, called the nave, was finished first. It officially opened on October 13, 1902. Important church leaders, like Edward Ilsley and Samuel Webster Allen, were there for the opening. William Bishop, a builder from King's Heath, constructed this part of the church.
Adding More Sections
Later, between 1925 and 1926, more parts were added. These included the sanctuary, which is the area around the altar, and the side chapels. George Bernard Cox, from the firm Harrison and Cox, designed these new sections. The company John Bowen and Sons built them.
Completing the Church
The very last part of the church, the western end, was completed in 1936. This means the church was built in different stages over many years.
