Built in 1715 as the new parish church “on the hill”, St Philip’s is a
rare and fine example of elegant English Baroque architecture. It is
Grade 1 listed and one of the oldest buildings in the city still used
for its original purpose. Fascinating both inside and out, the cathedral
is home to some remarkable treasures (not least the inspiring
stained-glass windows designed by Edward Burne-Jones) and amazing
stories, all set amongst the daily rhythm of people criss-crossing this
unique part of the city.
2015 has been an opportunity to uncover and highlight significant
aspects of cathedral life over the past 300 years and to share this
heritage through an exciting programme of exhibitions, tours, talks,
guided walks and new publications. This work is continuing in 2016.
http://www.birminghamcathedral.com/story/
Birmingham Cathedral is the oldest building in the city centre still used for its initial purpose.
It
was consecrated as the parish church of St Philip’s on the 4 October
1715. A Grade 1 listed building, it is a rare and very fine example of
English Baroque architecture. It was designed by Thomas Archer, a
Warwickshire man who had held an important position at the court of
Queen Anne. Archer was inspired by the wonderful, elegant buildings he
had seen on a Grand Tour of Europe.
The cathedral is home to a remarkable set of stained-glass windows designed by Birmingham born pre-Raphaelite artist Sir Edward Burne-Jones and manufactured by the firm of William Morris & Co.
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