St John the Evangelist's Church, Perry Barr
St John the Evangelist’s Church, Perry Barr is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England[1] in Perry Barr.
| St John the Evangelist’s Church | |
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 St John the Evangelist’s Church, Perry Barr | |
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| 52°31′33″N 1°54′4.33″W | |
| Location | Perry Barr |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | www |
| History | |
| Dedication | St John the Evangelist |
| Consecrated | 6 August 1833 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | Robert Studholme |
| Groundbreaking | 1831 |
| Completed | 1833 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 80 feet (24 m) |
| Width | 26 feet (7.9 m) |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Perry Barr |
| Deanery | Handsworth |
| Archdeaconry | Birmingham |
| Diocese | Birmingham |
| Clergy | |
| Vicar(s) | Canon Barrie Scott |
| Curate(s) | Mother Laura Ward |
History
It 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.
In 1894, part of the parish was taken to form a new parish for St Paul's Church, Hamstead.
It is 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
- The Buildings of England: Warwickshire: Nikolaus Pevsner.
- Historic England. "Church of St John the Evangelist, Church Road B42 (1075658)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
- "Consecration of a New Church at Perry Barr". Aris's Birmingham Gazette. Birmingham. 12 August 1833. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
- "Consecration Services at Perry Barr". Birmingham Daily Post. Birmingham. 19 October 1888. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
- "N07337 Version 3.1". National Pipe Organ Register (NPOR). Reigate, United Kingdom: The British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
