Historic churches · West Midlands
Bishop Latimer Memorial Church, Winson Green
In or near Birmingham.
Bishop Latimer Memorial Church, Winson Green — church in Winson Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Jewellery Quarter · 1.9 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bishop Latimer Memorial Church in Winson Green, the nearest railway station is Jewellery Quarter, located 1.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is B18 4QB, and entry to the church is free.
About
Bishop Latimer Memorial Church, Winson Green is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1904. Designed by William Bidlake. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Winson Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.4969°, -1.9397°.
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Heritage listing
Bishop Latimer Memorial Church, Winson Green is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Winson Green, Birmingham.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Bishop Latimer Memorial Church in Winson Green is a notable place of worship featuring a striking sculpture titled 'James Watt's Mad Machine' at its entrance. The sculpture, designed by artists in collaboration with local school pupils, creatively integrates elements of machinery and art, reflecting the historical significance of James Watt.
From the Wikipedia article
Bishop Latimer Memorial Church, Winson Green is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Winson Green, Birmingham.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The funding for the church was anonymous. It was designed by the architect William Bidlake in the Gothic style and consecrated in 1904. The parish was assigned out of St Cuthbert’s Church, Winson Green and St Chrysostom’s Church, Hockley in 1904. There was a major restoration in 1938.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.4969, -1.9397
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B18 4QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
- Established
- 1904
- Nearest railway station
- Jewellery Quarter — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q15978901 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bishop Latimer Memorial Church, Winson Green (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bishop Latimer Church of All Saints Winson Green.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bishop Latimer Memorial Church, Winson Green?
- Bishop Latimer Memorial Church, Winson Green is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B18 4QB), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is Bishop Latimer Memorial Church, Winson Green?
- Bishop Latimer Memorial Church, Winson Green — church in Winson Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK.
- How do I get to Bishop Latimer Memorial Church, Winson Green?
- The nearest railway station is Jewellery Quarter, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode B18 4QB.
- When was Bishop Latimer Memorial Church, Winson Green built?
- Built or established in 1904. Designed by William Bidlake.
- Is Bishop Latimer Memorial Church, Winson Green a listed building?
- Bishop Latimer Memorial Church, Winson Green is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Bishop Latimer Memorial Church, Winson Green free to visit?
- Yes, Bishop Latimer Memorial Church, Winson Green is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bishop Latimer Memorial Church, Winson Green?
- The nearest railway station is Jewellery Quarter, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B18 4QB.