Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Birmingham
West Midlands - Listed status
- Grade II* listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1076358, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7594339
Before visiting St Mary's Church
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About St Mary's Church
St Mary’s Church is a Church of England parish church in Handsworth, Birmingham. Sometimes called Handsworth Old Church, it stands within ten acres of grounds beside Handsworth Park. The Grade II* listed building is particularly associated with leading figures of the Industrial Revolution, several of whom are buried or commemorated there.
A stone church was established on the site in about 1160. Parts of its compact Norman predecessor survive in the lower sandstone sections of the tower, although substantial rebuilding took place in 1820 and 1870. Monuments include recumbent figures of the Wyrley family, a memorial to Matthew Boulton and a marble statue of engineer James Watt by Francis Chantrey. Six bells were placed in the tower in 1701; after later additions and repairs, the full ring was recast in 1955. An organ installed in 1895 underwent several restorations, but no pipe organ is now used.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St Mary's Church?⌄
St Mary's Church in Birmingham belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Mary's Church building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building.
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