St Paul's church is in the centre of Birmingham’s last remaining Georgian Square. It was completed in 1779 and in the mid 19th century was the place to be seen. Back then, St Paul’s Square was swamped by workshops and factories, now it is fringed by elegant bars and restaurants. St Paul's church is in the centre of Birmingham’s last remaining Georgian Square. It was completed in 1779 and in the mid 19th century was the place to be seen. Back then, St Paul’s Square was swamped by workshops and factories, now it is fringed by elegant bars and restaurants.
St Paul's church is in the centre of Birmingham’s last remaining Georgian Square. It was completed in 1779 and in the mid 19th century was the place to be seen. Back then, St Paul’s Square was swamped by workshops and factories, now it is fringed by elegant bars and restaurants. | Adobe

Eight amazing things you may not know about St Paul’s Church in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

Fionnuala Bourke
By Fionnuala Bourke

Editor

Published 19th Jan 2024, 10:13 GMT

Birmingham Jewellery Quarter's ancient landmark St Paul's Church is at risk - and there's fundraising race on to save it

The fight to save St Paul’s Church, in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter, is well and truly on. 

Campaigners have set a 250 day deadline to raise the £660,000 needed for urgent roof repairs.  

Their Raise the Roof appeal is rapidly gaining momentum, with posters now appearing around the city, Mayor Andy Street making a video appeal and fundraisers already being staged.  

One of the campaigners Hamraj Kang said: “My fear is we will have a ruin like Kenilworth Castle in the heart of our city.” If you can help, go to: Roof Raise the Roof appeal for St Paul's Church     Here’s eight amazing things you didn't know about St Paul's Church in the Jewellery Quarter why we must preserve the historic Birmingham landmark:

St Paul’s has one of the largest ring of bells in the world – 10 in total. A new ring of 10 bells was installed in 2005 to celebrate St Martin’s Guild of Church Bell Ringers’ 250th anniversary.

5. Largest rig of bells in the world

St Paul’s has one of the largest ring of bells in the world – 10 in total. A new ring of 10 bells was installed in 2005 to celebrate St Martin’s Guild of Church Bell Ringers’ 250th anniversary. | St Paul's Church

The church has two very important stained-glass windows. Francis Eginton made the East Window in 1791. The Millennium Window, designed by Rachel Thomas and commissioned by Birmingham’s Assay Office, depicts angels emptying liquid metal from a crucible.

6. St Paul's Church's important stained glass windows

The church has two very important stained-glass windows. Francis Eginton made the East Window in 1791. The Millennium Window, designed by Rachel Thomas and commissioned by Birmingham’s Assay Office, depicts angels emptying liquid metal from a crucible. | St Paul's Church

In addition to being a place of worship and a concert hall, St Paul's church also acts as a cinema. It has been an important venue for those wanting to watch classic films.

7. A church & a cinema

In addition to being a place of worship and a concert hall, St Paul's church also acts as a cinema. It has been an important venue for those wanting to watch classic films. | Adobe

Those buried in the grounds include architect and sculptor William Hollins (1763 to 1843). The south aisle features memorials to members of the Hollins family.

8. Historic burial grounds

Those buried in the grounds include architect and sculptor William Hollins (1763 to 1843). The south aisle features memorials to members of the Hollins family. | St Paul's Church

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