Solihull Methodist Church - Culture, history and faith

Solihull Methodist Church is on the corner of Blossomfield Road and Station Approach, not far from Solihull Station. The building dates to 1937 by McKewan & McKewan. Art Deco style.


Where is Solihull Methodist Church?

Solihull Methodist Church at Blossomfield Road, Solihull, B91 1LG. Also near Station Approach.

 

In brief

The Methodist Church in Solihull Town Centre is close to Solihull Station and the bus stops on Blossomfield Road and Station Approach. The church dates to around 1937 in the Restrained Art Deco style. A community focused church in the heart of Solihull. The entrance was rebuilt in 2015.

Solihull Methodist ChurchSolihull Methodist Church (July 2018). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Solihull Methodist Church - history

The methodist church of Solihull was built of golden-brown brick, with a little Scandinavian cupola, by McKewan & McKewan in 1937.

Solihull Methodist ChurchSolihull Methodist Church (December 2013). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Located close to Solihull Station at the corner of Station Approachand Blossomfield Road.

Solihull Methodist ChurchSolihull Methodist Church (December 2013). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

The ritual south transept was by Hardman in 1951, while the north transept was by Donald Brooke in 1964.

Solihull Methodist ChurchSolihull Methodist Church (December 2013). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

A new entrance canopy and front render was built in 2015 by Hasker.

Solihull Methodist ChurchSolihull Methodist Church (December 2013). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

You could see the original entrance design until about 2013-14.

Solihull Methodist ChurchSolihull Methodist Church (December 2013). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

You would see the church on the walk to catch your train or bus.

Solihull Methodist ChurchSolihull Methodist Church (December 2013). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

It has a restrained Art Deco style in the details.

Solihull Methodist ChurchSolihull Methodist Church (December 2013). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

By the time work began on new paving at Station Approach in 2018, the methodist church already had it's new entrance open, since 2015.

Solihull Methodist ChurchSolihull Methodist Church (March 2018). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

As it is now in 2023.

Solihull Methodist ChurchSolihull Methodist Church (September 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Contact details

Solihull Methodist Church

0121 705 7367

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Project dates

21 Aug 2023 - On-going

Passions

History & heritage, Classic Architecture, Faith

Contact

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Jonathan Bostock

0121 410 5520
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