St Germain's Church, Edgbaston facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Germain’s Church, Edgbaston |
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Church of St Germain, Edgbaston
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| 52°28′41.1″N 1°57′15.8″W / 52.478083°N 1.954389°W | |
| Location | Birmingham |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Evangelical |
| Website | [1] |
| History | |
| Dedication | Germanus of Auxerre |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | Edwin Francis Reynolds |
| Groundbreaking | 1915 |
| Completed | 1917 |
| Construction cost | £8,400 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 670 people |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St Germain Edgbaston |
| Deanery | Edgbaston |
| Archdeaconry | Birmingham |
| Diocese | Anglican Diocese of Birmingham |
St Germain's Church in Edgbaston, Birmingham, is a special building. It is a Church of England parish church and is officially recognized as a Grade II listed building. This means it's an important historical or architectural site that needs to be protected.
History of St Germain's Church
The land for St Germain's Church was a gift from the Gillott Trustees. Building work began on July 3, 1915, when George Beech laid the first foundation stone. The church was designed by the architect Edwin Francis Reynolds and was finished in 1917.
Reynolds also designed the vicarage, which is the home for the church's priest. This building was completed a few years later, in 1924.
The Church Organ
St Germain's Church has a beautiful pipe organ. It was built by a company called Rushworth and Dreaper in 1922. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register, which keeps records of organs across the country.
