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A large Norman church dating from 11th century, the church has an unusual external, round access tower to bell chamber.

The ancient parish church of Handsworth is one of the four original churches that covered what is now the city of Birmingham and It is principally known for its association with the key figures of the Industrial Revolution but it has a long and significant history.

'St John's is a veritable treasure house' (The Work of John Douglas by Edward Hubbard 1991).

The church overlooks the churchyard with a spectacular view of the Roman site of Letocetum which had grown around the Roman fort at the junction of Watling Street and Ryknild Street.

The Beacon Church Centre was built in 1928 with halls added in 1961 and a concourse in 2005.

Cwm hir was founded in the 12th century as a daughter house to Whitland but all that remains is the ruined 12th century nave.

Described by Pevsner as ‘one of the most exciting Cheshire churches’ with plenty of bosses and also some dainty openwork pendants’.

Established and built in 1829, the chapel is built in the simple Arts & Crafts and vernacular style.

The Pales Quaker Meeting House was built in 1717 and has been in continuous use as a place of worship since that time, the thatched building and attached cottage are Grade II* listed buildings and the adjacent graveyard has been in use since the mid 1600s.