St Francis of Assisi's Church, Bournville is a

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in the

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in Bournville,

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History

Land had been set aside for a church and church hall by

Bournville Village Trust Bournville Village Trust is an organisation that was created to maintain and improve the suburb of Bournville, located in Birmingham. However, during the 20th century it expanded its geographical coverage to include developments in Shenley Gre ...

in 1905. The church hall (now part of the community centre) was built in 1913, and the church building was consecrated in 1925. It was designed by

William Alexander Harvey William Alexander Harvey (11 April 1874 – 6 February 1951) was an English architect. He is most notable for his design of Bournville, the model 'garden suburb' built by Cadburys to house their chocolate-making workforce to the south of ...

. The font was given as a memorial in 1984. It is of Portland stone and was designed and made by John Poole. The chapel was designed by

Selby Clewer Selby James Clewer (6 April 1917 – 12 April 2001) was an English architect. Born in Morton, Shropshire, to James Clewer (1889–1968) and Minnie Thacker (1883–1918), with his father a policeman, he spent his childhood in many different areas ...

and built in 1966. It was given by Laurence and Joyce Cadbury in memory of three of their children.

Organ

The organ was built by Messrs. Nicholson & Co. of

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. It was given to the church by the Cadbury Brothers and had originally been located in The Girls' Dining Room in the Bournville Works. A specification of the organ can be found on th
National Pipe Organ Register

Current status

The church has recently had extensive restoration including a new roof, new lighting scheme, improved ramped access and redecoration. It is a Grade II

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