St John the Evangelist's Church, Perry Barr - 01213567998

St John the Evangelist’s Church, Perry Barr is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Perry Barr.HistoryIt was designed by the architect Robert Studholme. Work started in 1831.The church was consecrated on 6 August 1833 by Rt Revd Henry Ryder, Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry.The church was enlarged in 1888 with the construction of the chancel, organ chamber and vestries by J.A. Chatwin at a cost of £1,600. The builder was Collins of Tewkesbury.In 1894, two transepts were added.In 1894, part of the parish was taken to form a new parish for St Paul's Church, Hamstead.OrganThe church has a two manual pipe organ. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

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