Location Birmingham Denomination Church of England Groundbreaking 9 May 1874 Height 18 m Length 25 m Dedication Margaret the Virgin | Country England Consecrated 2 October 1875 Completed 1875 Opened 1875 Width 12 m Architect Frank Barlow Osborn | |
Similar Hurst Spit, Coronation Chair, Kinniside Stone Circle | ||
St Margaret’s Church, Ledsam Street, Ladywood is a former Church of England parish church in Birmingham.
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History
The foundation stone was laid on Saturday 9 May 1874 by the Bishop of Worcester. 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.
A parish was assigned out of St John's Church, Ladywood in 1876.
In 1957 the church was closed, and demolished shortly afterwards.
Organ
An organ by Noble was installed. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register. When St Margaret’s Church closed in 1957, the organ was given to St Chad's Church, Rubery, Worcestershire.
References
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