St Saviour's Church, Saltley facts for kids
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St Saviour’s Church, Saltley
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| 52°29′10.44″N 1°51′30.91″W / 52.4862333°N 1.8585861°W | |
| Location | Saltley Birmingham |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Anglo-Catholic |
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| Dedication | St Saviour |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | Richard Charles Hussey |
| Completed | 1850 |
| Construction cost | £6,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 810 people |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St Mark with St Saviour, Saltley |
| Deanery | Aston |
| Archdeaconry | Birmingham |
| Diocese | Anglican Diocese of Birmingham |
St Saviour's Church in Saltley is an old and important church located in Birmingham, England. It is part of the Church of England and is known as a Grade II listed building. This means it has special historical or architectural importance and is protected.
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Building the Church
The first step to building St Saviour's Church happened on Tuesday, October 24, 1848. This is when the foundation stone was laid. A foundation stone is the very first stone placed when a building is started. It often has information about the building's beginning.
Who Helped Build It?
A special brass plate was put on the foundation stone. It told everyone who was involved in starting the church:
- The Right Hon Lord Littleton laid the first stone.
- Charles Bowyer Adderley, Esq. was the patron. This means he was a very important supporter and helped pay for the church.
- Richard Charles Hussey was the architect. He designed the church.
- Charles Branston and Edward Gwyther were the contractors. They were in charge of the actual building work.
How Was It Paid For?
Building the church cost about £6,000, which was a lot of money back then!
- The church received a grant of £300 because it was a "Commissioners' church." This was a special type of church built with money from the Church Building Commissioners.
- Joseph Wright donated another £500.
- The rest of the money came from Charles Adderley, who was a big supporter of the project.
When Was It Finished?
The church was officially opened and "consecrated" on July 28, 1850. To "consecrate" a church means to make it sacred or holy in a special ceremony. This ceremony was led by James Prince Lee, who was the Bishop of Manchester. He stepped in because Henry Pepys, the Bishop of Worcester, couldn't be there.
Adding the Tower
Later, in 1871, a tall tower was added to the church. This made the building even more impressive.
The Church Organ
St Saviour's Church has a musical instrument called an organ. This particular organ was made by a company called Halmshaw. You can find more details about this organ, including its specific features, on the National Pipe Organ Register. This register keeps records of many organs across the country.
