Holy Trinity Church, Bordesley

Holy Trinity Church, Bordesley
Holy Trinity Church, Bordesley Holy Trinity Church, Bordesley
Location	Birmingham
Country	England
Denomination	Church of England
Architecture
Architect(s)	Francis Goodwin
Groundbreaking	1820
Completed	1822
Construction cost	£14,235
Closed	1971
Specifications
Capacity	1821 persons
Length	135.5 feet (41.3 m)
Width	75.8 feet (23.1 m)
Height	45 feet (14 m)
Spire height	83.6 feet (25.5 m)
Administration
Diocese	Anglican Diocese of Birmingham

Holy Trinity Church, Bordesley is a Grade II listed former parish church in the Church of England in Birmingham.

History

The church was built between 1820 and 1822 by the architect Francis Goodwin in the decorated perpendicular gothic style. The church was consecrated on 23 January 1823 by James Cornwallis, 4th Earl Cornwallis the Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, and a separate parish was formed in 1864. In 1865 the church formed a mission which was to become St Alban the Martyr, Birmingham.

The church became the centre of a battle over high church practices introduced by the vicar Richard William Enraght. The vicar was prosecuted in 1880 in a trial which was known nationally as the Bordesley Wafer Case.

In autumn 1875 a group of cricketers from the church formed an Association football team, Small Heath Alliance, which became Birmingham City F.C.

The church was closed in 1970 and spent some time as a homeless shelter.

Vicars

• Richard William Enraght 1874 - 1883

Organ

The organ in the church was built by Banfield in 1847. There were several modifications over the years. A specification of the organ from towards the end of its life can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

Organist

• Henry Simms 1825 - 1872