Cathedrals · West Midlands
St Philip's Cathedral
In or near Birmingham.
St Philip's Cathedral — a Grade I-listed cathedral in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Birmingham Snow Hill · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
St Philip's Cathedral is located in Birmingham, with the nearest railway station being Birmingham Snow Hill, just 0.3 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for navigation is B2 5NY.
About
St Philip's Cathedral is a Grade I-listed building in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
The Old Joint Stock is a historic pub and theatre located in Birmingham, housed in a Grade II listed building. Visitors can enjoy traditional British pub fare, a well-stocked bar, and a variety of theatrical performances in a charming atmosphere.
From the Wikipedia article
The Cathedral Church of Saint Philip, also called the Birmingham Cathedral, is a Church of England cathedral and the seat of the Bishop of Birmingham. Built as a parish church in the Baroque style by Thomas Archer, it was consecrated in 1715. Located on Colmore Row in central Birmingham, St Philip's became the cathedral of the newly formed Diocese of Birmingham in 1905. The cathedral is a Grade I listed building.
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Background
Architecture
]] ]] St Philip's was designed by Thomas Archer and constructed between 1711 and 1715. The tower was complete by 1725, and the urns on the parapet were added in 1756. Archer had visited Rome and his design, in the Baroque style, is influenced by the churches of Borromini, being rather more Italianate than churches by Christopher Wren. The rectangular hall church interior has aisles separated from the nave by fluted pillars of classical form with Tuscan capitals supporting an arcade surmounted by a heavily projecting cornice. Wooden galleries are stretched between the pillars in a manner typical of English Baroque churches. Outside the cathedral, tall windows are interspaced by pilasters in…
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- Coordinates
- 52.4812, -1.8989
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B2 5NY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
- Phone
- 0121 200 1892
- Established
- 1725
- Nearest railway station
- Birmingham Snow Hill — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.oldjointstock.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q751081 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Philip's Cathedral?
- St Philip's Cathedral is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B2 5NY), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is St Philip's Cathedral?
- St Philip's Cathedral — a Grade I-listed cathedral in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Philip's Cathedral?
- The nearest railway station is Birmingham Snow Hill, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode B2 5NY.
- When was St Philip's Cathedral built?
- Built or established in 1725. Designed by Thomas Archer.
- Is St Philip's Cathedral a listed building?
- St Philip's Cathedral is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- How do I get to St Philip's Cathedral?
- The nearest railway station is Birmingham Snow Hill, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B2 5NY.