St John the Evangelist's Church, Perry Barr

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St John the Evangelist’s Church
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St John the Evangelist’s Church, Perry Barr
52°31′33″N 1°54′4.33″W / 52.52583°N 1.9012028°W / 52.52583; -1.9012028Coordinates: 52°31′33″N 1°54′4.33″W / 52.52583°N 1.9012028°W / 52.52583; -1.9012028
LocationPerry Barr
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
Websitewww.sjpb.org.uk
History
DedicationSt John the Evangelist
Consecrated6 August 1833 (1833-08-06)
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade II listed
Architect(s)Robert Studholme
Groundbreaking1831
Completed1833
Specifications
Length80 feet (24 m)
Width26 feet (7.9 m)
Administration
ParishPerry Barr
DeaneryHandsworth
ArchdeaconryBirmingham
DioceseBirmingham
Clergy
Vicar(s)Canon Barrie Scott
Curate(s)Mother Laura Ward
The church, before 1905

St John the Evangelist’s Church, Perry Barr is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England[1] in the Perry Barr area of Birmingham, England.

History[]

The building was designed by the architect Robert Studholme. Work started in 1831.[2]

The church was consecrated on 6 August 1833 by Rt Revd Henry Ryder, Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry.[3]

The church was enlarged in 1888 with the construction of the chancel, organ chamber and vestries by J.A. Chatwin at a cost of £1,600.[4] The builder was Collins of Tewkesbury.

In 1894, two transepts were added.[citation needed]

In 1894, part of the parish was taken to form a new parish for St Paul's Church, Hamstead.

The church functions in the catholic tradition within the Church of England, and is a member of "Inclusive Church", welcoming all, regardless of background, race, sexuality, ability, or status.

Organ[]

The church has a two manual pipe organ. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ The Buildings of England: Warwickshire: Nikolaus Pevsner.
  2. ^ Historic England. "Church of St John the Evangelist, Church Road B42 (1075658)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  3. ^ "Consecration of a New Church at Perry Barr". Aris's Birmingham Gazette. Birmingham. 12 August 1833. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  4. ^ "Consecration Services at Perry Barr". Birmingham Daily Post. Birmingham. 19 October 1888. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  5. ^ "N07337 Version 3.1". National Pipe Organ Register (NPOR). Reigate, United Kingdom: The British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
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