St Lawrence's Church, Duddeston facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Lawrence’s Church, Duddeston |
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| 52°29′20.8″N 1°53′10.1″W / 52.489111°N 1.886139°W | |
| Location | Birmingham |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Lawrence |
| Consecrated | 25 June 1868 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | J A Chatwin |
| Groundbreaking | 20 June 1867 |
| Completed | 1868 |
| Construction cost | £4,347 |
| Closed | 1951 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 750 people |
| Length | 95.5 feet (29.1 m) |
| Width | 55.6 feet (16.9 m) |
St Lawrence's Church was a special church located on Dartmouth Street in Duddeston, a part of Birmingham, England. It was a Church of England parish church, meaning it served the local community.
Building the Church
The first step to building St Lawrence's Church happened on June 20, 1867. On this day, the main foundation stone was laid by the Bishop of Worcester. This was an important ceremony to start the construction.
A kind lady named Miss Louisa Ann Ryland provided all the money needed to build the church. The church was designed by a famous architect named J A Chatwin. It was built using strong bricks, and the pretty window designs were made from a special type of stone called Corsham Down Bath stone.
The church was officially opened and blessed on June 25, 1868, by the Bishop of Worcester. After it opened, a new church area, called a parish, was created for it. This new parish was formed from parts of the nearby St Matthew's Church, Duddeston and Nechells parish.
Important People
One important person who worked at St Lawrence's was Thomas J. Bass. He was the vicar, or priest, from 1897 to 1925. Mr. Bass was also a writer. He was known for speaking out against poverty and poor living conditions in the city. He also helped lead a committee that worked to improve public health.
Changes and Closure
The church had some updates and changes made to it in 1894 and 1895.
However, St Lawrence's Church eventually closed its doors in 1951. After it closed, its parish was joined back with the parish of St Matthew's Church, Duddeston and Nechells.
The Church Organ
St Lawrence's Church had a musical organ built by a company called Halmshaw. You can find detailed information about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register, which keeps records of organs across the country.
