Christ Church, Sparkbrook is a church in the

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History

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

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and was subsequently demolished, despite a campaign by the Victorian Society to save it. 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

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sparkbrook Church of England church buildings in Birmingham, West Midlands Churches completed in 1867