St Matthew's Church, Aston & Nechells - Culture, History and Faith

St Matthew's Church was built in 1839-40 by William Thomas of Leamington. The first of 5 churches to be built by the Birmingham Church Building Society. Near Duddeston Manor Road.


Where is St Matthew's Church?

St Matthew's Church is near Duddeston Manor Road, Birmingham. B7 4JH. Close to Nechells Parkway.

 

In brief

St Matthew's Church is a Grade II listed building, built 1839-40 by William Thomas of Leamington. The first of 5 churches to be built by the Birmingham Church Building Society.

St Matthews ChurchSt Matthews Church (November 2022). Photography by Jack Babington

 

St Matthew's Church - history 

This was one of five churches built by the Birmingham Church Building Society.

St Mathew's ChurchSt Matthews Church (November 2022). Photography by Jack Babington

 

It was built of brick in 1839-40 by William Thomas of Leamington.

St Mathew's ChurchSt Matthews Church (November 2022). Photography by Jack Babington

 

The stained glass windows dates to the 1880s, though in the style of the 1840s.

The choir arrangement was altered with early 20th century stalls and reredos.

St Matthew's ChurchSt Matthews Church (March 2023). Photography by Jack Babington

 

Contact details

The Church of England in Aston and Nechells

St Matthew's Church

Project dates

30 Nov 2022 - On-going

Passions

History & heritage, Classic Architecture, Faith

Contact

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Jonathan Bostock

0121 410 5520
jonathan.bostock@ yourplaceyourspace.com