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Christ Church, Sparkbrook

Coordinates: 52°27′47″N 1°52′16″W / 52.463153°N 1.870992°W / 52.463153; -1.870992
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Christ Church, Sparkbrook
Christ Church, Sparkbrook
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52°27′47″N 1°52′16″W / 52.463153°N 1.870992°W / 52.463153; -1.870992
LocationSparkbrook
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
Architecture
Architect(s)Medland, Maberley and Medland
Groundbreaking1867
Closed2005
Demolished2007
Administration
DioceseAnglican Diocese of Birmingham
ArchdeaconryBirmingham
ParishSparkbrook

Christ Church, Sparkbrook was a church in the Anglican Diocese of Birmingham.[1]

History

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The original Christ Church building was opened in 1867. The spire was removed in 1918 and the tower taken down after damage by a blast in the Second World War. It was badly damaged in the 2005 Birmingham tornado and was subsequently demolished, despite a campaign by the Victorian Society to save it.[2] A useful replacement building was dedicated in 2013, and a small but vibrant Christian community continues to meet there, serving the people of Sparkbrook.

References

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  1. ^ The buildings of England. Warwickshire, Nikolaus Pevsner
  2. ^ "New Church for Sparkbrook after 130mph twister ripped through historic building". Birmingham Mail. Birmingham, United Kingdom. 5 February 2013. Retrieved 14 February 2014.