St Nicolas' Church, Hockley

St Nicolas’ Church, Lower Tower Street, Hockley is a former Church of England parish church in Birmingham.

St Nicolas’ Church, Hockley
LocationBirmingham
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationSt Nicolas
Consecrated21 July 1868
Architecture
Architect(s)Martin & Chamberlain
Groundbreaking15 October 1867
Completed1868
Specifications
Capacity1,150 people
Length105 feet (32 m)
Width57 feet (17 m)
Height77 feet (23 m)

History

The church was designed by the Birmingham firm of architects, Martin & Chamberlain. It was consecrated on 24 October 1860 by the Bishop of Worcester.[1] The parish was formed in 1869, from land taken from that of St Stephen the Martyr's Church, Newtown Row.

The church was closed for repairs in 1890, and reopened on 30 August 1890, having been redecorated by J.R. Lee and Co to the designs of Cotton and Bidlake.[2]

In 1942, the church of St Edward on New John Street West was closed, and the parishes were united.

The church was closed in 1947 with the parish being merged back into St George in the Fields, Hockley.

Organ

The organ was installed by Stringer. It was renovated as part of the major redecoration scheme in 1890. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[3]

References
  1. "Consecration of St Nicolas' Church". Birmingham Daily Gazette. Birmingham. 22 July 1868. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
  2. "Re-opening of St Nicolas' Church". Birmingham Daily Post. Birmingham. 1 September 1890. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
  3. "NPOR D02922". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
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