St Margaret's Church, Ladywood
St Margaret's Church, Ledsam Street, Ladywood is a former Church of England parish church in Birmingham, England.
| St Margaret’s Church | |
|---|---|
| 52°28′43.6″N 1°55′22.5″W / 52.478778°N 1.922917°W | |
| Location | Birmingham |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | Margaret of Antioch |
| Consecrated | 2 October 1875 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Frank Barlow Osborn |
| Groundbreaking | 9 May 1874 |
| Completed | 1875 |
| Construction cost | £5,000 |
| Closed | 1957 |
| Demolished | circa 1957 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 720 persons |
| Length | 80.5 feet (24.5 m) |
| Width | 40 feet (12 m) |
| Height | 60 feet (18 m) |
History Edit
The foundation stone was laid on Saturday 9 May 1874 by the Bishop of Worcester.[1] It was designed by Frank Barlow Osborn and erected by Wilson and Sons of Wandsworth. It was consecrated on 2 October 1875 by the Bishop of Worcester, Henry Philpott.[2]
A parish was assigned out of St John's Church, Ladywood in 1876.
In 1957 the church was closed, and demolished shortly afterwards. The high altar went to St Paul's Church, Grove Park, Chiswick.
Organ Edit
An organ by Noble was installed. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[3] When St Margaret's Church closed in 1957, the organ was given to St Chad's Church, Rubery, Worcestershire.
References Edit
- ^ "Consecration of Churches". Worcester Journal. Birmingham. 16 May 1874. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
- ^ "Consecration of St Margaret's Church". Birmingham Daily Post. Birmingham. 2 October 1875. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
- ^ "NPOR [D02361]". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 14 March 2015.