Church of the Messiah, Birmingham

The Church of the Messiah, Birmingham was a Unitarian place of worship on Broad Street. The impressive Victorian Gothic church was constructed between 1860-1862 and straddled the Birmingham Canal. The congregation pre-dates the building, and has continued following its demolition in 1978. Those who worshipped there include politicians of local and national importance.

Church of the Messiah
Former Church of the Messiah, Broad Street, Birmingham.
52.47792°N 1.91102°W / 52.47792; -1.91102
LocationBroad Street, Birmingham
CountryEngland
DenominationUnitarian
Architecture
Architect(s)John Jones Bateman
Groundbreaking1860
Completed1862 (1862)
Construction cost£10,000
Demolished1978 (1978)
Specifications
Capacity950 people
Length106 feet (32 m)
Width65 feet (20 m)
Height150 feet (46 m)
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