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St Nicolas’ Church, Hockley
52°29′26.1″N 1°53′48.3″W / 52.490583°N 1.896750°W / 52.490583; -1.896750
Location Birmingham
Country England
Denomination Church of England
History
Dedication St Nicolas
Consecrated 21 July 1868
Architecture
Architect(s) Martin & Chamberlain
Groundbreaking 15 October 1867
Completed 1868
Specifications
Capacity 1,150 people
Length 105 feet (32 m)
Width 57 feet (17 m)
Height 77 feet (23 m)

St Nicolas’ Church, Lower Tower Street, Hockley is a former Church of England parish church in Birmingham.

History

The church was designed by the Birmingham firm of architects, Martin & Chamberlain. It was consecrated on 24 October 1860 by the Bishop of Worcester. The parish was formed in 1869, from land taken from that of St Stephen the Martyr's Church, Newtown Row.

The church was closed for repairs in 1890, and reopened on 30 August 1890, having been redecorated by J.R. Lee and Co to the designs of Cotton and Bidlake.

In 1942, the church of St Edward on New John Street West was closed, and the parishes were united.

The church was closed in 1947 with the parish being merged back into St George in the Fields, Hockley.

Organ

The organ was installed by Stringer. It was renovated as part of the major redecoration scheme in 1890. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

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