St Mary's Church, Wythall facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Former Church of St Mary, Wythall |
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The Former Church of St. Mary, Wythall
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| 52°22′16.32″N 1°53′39.13″W / 52.3712000°N 1.8942028°W | |
| Location | Wythall |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Parish | Wythall |
| Diocese | Anglican Diocese of Birmingham |
The Former Church of St Mary, Wythall, is an old church building in Wythall, Worcestershire, England. It used to be a Church of England parish church. Today, it is no longer used for church services. This building is special because it is a Grade II listed building. This means it is important for its history and architecture.
History of the Church Building
The original church building was constructed in 1862. It was designed by an architect named Frederick Preedy. Later, in 1908, a tall tower was added to the church. This tower was a gift from the Misses Mynors. They gave it in memory of their parents. The tower was designed by William Bidlake.
In the 1960s, a special stone basin called a font was moved to St Mary's. It came from Immanuel Church, Birmingham, which was taken down.
Changes Over Time
The church building stopped being used for worship in 1986. Now, a company that works with electricity owns the building. For many years, from 1987 to 2014, the church community met in school halls nearby. They often met at Coppice Primary School.
Then, in 2014, a brand new St Mary's Church opened. This new church is on Shawhurst Lane in Hollywood. It is located on the same site as Coppice School.
The Church Organ
The church has an organ that was built in 1908. It was made by a company called Nicholson and Co.. Organs are large musical instruments often found in churches.
The Churchyard
The land around the church is called the churchyard. It is a peaceful place. In this churchyard, there are the graves of eight soldiers. These soldiers were from the Commonwealth countries and died during the Second World War. Their graves are looked after by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
