St Augustine's Church, Edgbaston
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The Church of St Augustine of Hippo in Lyttelton Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, England stands in the centre of a conservation area. It is one of the very few Anglican churches dedicated to St.Augustine of Hippo.
It was designed by J.A. Chatwin in 1868 with a spire, the tallest in Birmingham, added by him 1876. It has a striking painted chancel ceiling and some very good stained glass by Hardman & Co. There is a wealth of stone carving inside, much of it by John Roddis, as well as work by the Bromsgrove Guild. A spacious narthex, designed by Philip Chatwin, was added in 1968 to mark the church's centenary year.
It is Grade II* listed.
The church has a notable choral tradition, being the first Anglican church in Birmingham to have a surpliced choir, and past Masters of Music have included Alfred Gaul and Sir William Henry Harris. The composer Herbert Howells wrote his 'St Augustine's Service' for the choir in 1967.
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- Images of England - details from listed building text
- Pevsner Architectural Guides - Birmingham, Andy Foster, 2005, ISBN 0-300-10731-5
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