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 In memory |
Temple Row Birmingham B3 2QB United Kingdom |
This is a small, simple, yet fitting memorial to the 21 people who lost their lives in the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings. Two city centre pubs were bombed by the IRA in November of that year, the last time that terrorist violence was experienced in the city. The memorial, in the grounds of St Philip's Cathedral in the city centre, is a tasteful plaque on a plinth and lists the names of those who died. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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City centre Methodist church |
208 Corporation Street Birmingham B4 6QW United Kingdom +44 121 233 1915 |
Birmingham has a long tradition of non-conformist religion, and this fine building stands as a monument to that tradition. It beautifully complements the Victoria Law Courts (almost opposite), as it too is in terracotta; its tall spire is a major landmark. Friezes in the doorway depict scenes of preaching and of firefighting. There are regular Sunday services and the Chinese Christian Church also holds its services here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Janet Spinas Dancer |
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Arts and crafts church |
Conybere Street Highgate Birmingham B12 0XB United Kingdom +44 121 777 1120 http://www.stalban.co.uk/ |
This is a charming brick and stone building dating from the 1880s and having many original arts and crafts fixtures and fittings. An Anglo-Catholic church, its tower was unfinished until the 1930s when a parishioner insisted on paying for its completion. The architect was John Pearson, who had just finished work on Truro Cathedral, explaining why this building has something of the feel of a small cathedral about it. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Serbian Orthodox worship |
Griffins Brook Lane Bournville Birmingham B30 1QE United Kingdom +44 121 458 5273 |
The well-known suburb of Bourneville is famous as the home of Cadbury's chocolate. It is also home to the main church for Birmingham's Serbian community, most of whom came (or at least, their families did) to Britain after World War II. The church was built in the 1960s, but it is by no means a typical sixties modernist monstrosity. Marble and sandstone for the building was brought from Serbia, and the frescoes are based on traditional designs from the 14th century. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 St Edburgha's Church |
Church Road Yardley Birmingham B33 8PG United Kingdom +44 121 783 4736 |
This fine Grade I listed parish church dates from the 12th century and stands in the oldest part of the suburb of Yardley, south-east of the city centre. This part of the suburb has an almost country village feel about it and the church, with spire and clock, has several interesting features. These include "Catherine of Aragon's door", dating from 1533, and attractive stained glass windows. Since Birmingham is a city with little visible history prior to the Industrial Revolution, places such as this are to be truly cherished. See their website for further information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Church of England |
14 Birmingham Birmingham B5 5BB United Kingdom +44 121 643 5428 |
St. Martin lived from 316-397 AD; he was a soldier who healed the sick and was outspoken on social concerns of his day. The earliest mention of St Martin's Church was in a document from 1263, and although it has been rebuilt several times since it always seems to be in need of general repairs. That's not to say it's not an impressive building - it has some fine Gothic touches and many interesting features. The church is located near Birmingham's popular Indoor Market and St Martin's Market. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Stephen Dowle |
 Photo: Jon Roobottom |
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The jewellers' church |
St. Paul's Square Hockley Birmingham B3 1QZ United Kingdom +44 121 236 7858 |
St Paul's Church is set in Birmingham's only remaining Georgian Square and was built in 1779. It is a Grade I listed building and, since it is set in the city's Jewellery Quarter, became known as "the jeweller's church". Its classical architecture with an elegant spire dominates a pleasant churchyard with mature trees at the centre of the square. Its many features include a stained glass window showing the conversion of St Paul, from an original painting by American artist Benjamin West. Matthew Boulton and James Watt had pews here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: David J Elliott |
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 Baroque architecture |
Colmore Row Birmingham B3 2QB United Kingdom +44 121 262 1840 http://www.birminghamcathedral... |
St Philip's is a rare example of fine English baroque. The Cathedral is elegantly decorated with four stained glass windows by Birmingham-born Pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Jones. Its dome is based on the central dome of the Santa Maria della Salute in Venice. The square in which it stands is currently being renovated, so access is difficult with the cathedral grounds cordoned off. However, try to not to let the building work outside disturb your quiet enjoyment of the interior of this fine building. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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