St James the Great, Shirley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St James the Great, Shirley |
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St James the Great, Shirley
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| 52°24′22.25″N 1°49′35.41″W / 52.4061806°N 1.8265028°W | |
| Location | Shirley, West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | [1] http://shirleyparishb90.co.uk |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Groundbreaking | 1831 |
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| Parish | Shirley |
| Deanery | Shirley |
| Archdeaconry | Birmingham |
| Diocese | Anglican Diocese of Birmingham |
St James the Great, Shirley is a historic parish church located in Shirley, a town in the West Midlands, England. It is part of the Church of England and belongs to the Anglican Diocese of Birmingham. This church is recognized as a Grade II listed building, which means it's an important historical site.
History of St James Church
St James Church began its journey in 1831. Over the years, it has grown and changed. A big expansion happened in 1882, making the church larger to serve more people.
Shirley's Own Parish
In 1893, Shirley became its own special area, known as an "ecclesiastical parish." This meant St James Church was the main church for the community of Shirley.
Working Together: Joint Parishes
Today, St James the Great works closely with two other churches in a "joint parish." This means they share resources and support each other. The churches working together are:
- St John the Divine, Tidbury Green
- Christ the King, Shirley
