St Saviour's Church, Hockley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Saviour’s Church, Hockley |
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| 52°29′42.7″N 1°54′36.1″W / 52.495194°N 1.910028°W | |
| Location | Birmingham |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Saviour |
| Consecrated | 1 May 1874 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | J A Chatwin |
| Completed | 1874 |
| Construction cost | £5,200 |
| Closed | 1967 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 600 persons |
| Length | 85 feet (26 m) |
| Width | 43 feet (13 m) |
| Height | 126 feet (38 m) |
St Saviour's Church was a Church of England church located in Hockley, a part of Birmingham, England. It was an important building in its community for many years.
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History of St Saviour's Church
Building the Church
The church was designed by a famous architect named J. A. Chatwin. The building work was done by W. Partridge, a contractor from Monument Lane in Birmingham. The church was officially opened and made sacred on May 2, 1874. This special ceremony was led by the Bishop of Worcester.
What the Church Looked Like
St Saviour's Church was a large and impressive building. It had a main area called a nave, with five sections. On either side of the nave were aisles. There was also a chancel, which is the part of the church near the altar. At the west end of the church, there was a tall tower with a spire on top. This spire reached a height of 126 feet (about 38 meters), which is as tall as a 12-story building!
Its Role in the Community
When St Saviour's Church was built, it was given its own area to serve, called a parish. This new parish was created from a larger area that used to belong to St Matthias' Church, Farm Street, Birmingham. A parish is like a local neighborhood that a church is responsible for.
The Church's Final Years
In 1967, St Saviour's Church joined together with another church, St Silas’ Church, Lozells. This meant their parishes became one. Sadly, after this, the St Saviour's Church building was taken down.
