St Michael
Handsworth, West Midlands
Opening times
Open Saturday (between April and September): 2pm to 4pm.
At other times by appointment.
Address
Hamstead Road
Handsworth
West Midlands
B20 2RZ
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52.5072058, -1.9199378
Generally a Victorian building from 1875 with the Wyrly Chapel from the 16th century and a Norman tower from 1170.
Many monuments, but significantly to James Watt, Matthew Boulton and William Murdoch, celebrating the key figures in the Industrial Revolution.
The churchyard is extensive with many significant graves including two of the founders of Aston Villa Football Club and the King and Queen of the Gypsies from 1901 and 1906.
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Wildlife haven
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Spectacular stained glass
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Social heritage stories
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National heritage here
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Magnificent memorials
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Glorious furnishings
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Fascinating churchyard
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Famous connections
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Enchanting atmosphere
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Captivating architecture
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Space to secure your bike
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Parking within 250m
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Level access to the main areas
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Car park at church
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Café within 500m
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Bus stop within 100m
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Accessible toilets nearby
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Weekly Play n Praise Play Group 0to3yrs on Monday morning. Weekly Tuesday Club 3to10yrs on Tuesday afternoon. Monthly Messy Church on last Tuesday of the month 3.30pm to 5pm. Youth Cafe fortnightly 5pm to 6.30pm 11+. Monthly Healing Ministry last Sunday of the month at 11.15am. Weekly Thursday Lunch Club 55+. Monthly Afternoon Tea for the elderly on the second Sunday afternoon.
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Church of England