St Catherine's Church, Scholefield Street, Nechells is a former

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parish church in

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History

The foundation stone was laid on 27 July 1877 and the church was built to designs by

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and Alfred Reading. It was consecrated on 9 November 1878 by the Bishop of Worcester. A parish was assigned of St Clement's Church, Nechells in 1879. The church was damaged in an air raid during the

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and closed formally in 1945. The parish was united with that of

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and the church was subsequently demolished.

Organ

An organ by Henry Jones was installed in 1878. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

References

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