St Michael's Church, Handsworth facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Michael's Church |
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| 52°30′01″N 1°55′27″W / 52.5002°N 1.9242°W | |
| Location | St Michael's Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Anglo-Catholic |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Groundbreaking | 1851 |
| Completed | 1855 |
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| Capacity | 1,000 |
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| Diocese | Anglican Diocese of Birmingham |
St Michael's Church is a historic church located on St Michael's Road in Handsworth, Birmingham, England. It belongs to the Church of England and is part of the Anglican Diocese of Birmingham. The church was built between 1851 and 1855.
It is considered a very important building in the area. It is a "Grade II listed" site. This means it is a special building protected by law because of its historical or architectural importance.
About St Michael's Church
St Michael's Church was built to be a large place of worship. It can hold up to 1,000 people inside. This was important because many workers from local factories and industries needed a place to go to church.
Building the Church
The first step in building the church was laying the foundation stone. This happened in 1852. The stone was laid by William Legge, 4th Earl of Dartmouth. He was an important local figure from Sandwell Hall.
After the church was finished, it was officially opened. This special ceremony is called a consecration. The church was consecrated by John Lonsdale, who was the Bishop of Lichfield at the time.
A Growing Community
Over time, the area around St Michael's Church grew. The community became larger. In 1907, part of the church's original area, called its parish, was used to create a new parish. This new area was for St Peter's Church, Handsworth. This shows how the local population was expanding.
