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Bishop Ryders Church Birmingham, 1941 a42_00585
Filename: aa42_00585.jpg
Size: 4135 x 5181 (4.6MB)
Date: 21st June 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
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Bishop Ryders Church Birmingham, 1941 a42_00585
Bishop Ryders Church, Gem Street, Gosta Green, Birmingham. Bishop Ryders Church viewed from Vauxhall Street. The Bishop Ryder Memorial Church was built in 1838 to commemorate Henry Ryder, Bishop of Lichfield. It stood on Gem Street which connected Aston Street in the north to Coleshill Street in the south. The church was demolished in 1960. Gem Street and Vauxhall Street suffered a similar fate in the 1970s. Aston Univeristy campus now occupies the site
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Media ID 21166527
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the grandeur of Bishop Ryders Church in Birmingham, taken in 1941. The church, located on Gem Street in Gosta Green, was a magnificent Victorian structure built in 1838 to honor Henry Ryder, the esteemed Bishop of Lichfield. Standing tall and proud, it served as a beacon of faith for over a century. In this particular shot, we see the church from Vauxhall Street, offering a unique perspective that showcases its stunning architecture. The towering spire reaches towards the heavens while intricate details adorn every corner. It is a testament to the craftsmanship and dedication put into creating such an awe-inspiring place of worship. As we delve deeper into this image's narrative, we learn about its eventual fate. Sadly, both Gem Street and Vauxhall Street met similar fates years later - demolished during urban redevelopment projects in the 1970s. However, today's Aston University campus now occupies this historic site. It is worth noting some intriguing elements captured within this photograph: a Danish bacon company sign catches our eye amidst the backdrop of timeless beauty; meanwhile, an industrious window cleaner diligently attends to his task high above ground level. Additionally, there appears to be a joyful wedding party gathered near the entrance of Bishop Ryders Church. Preserved by George Bernard Mason through his lens and now immortalized as part of Historic England's collection – this print serves as both an artistic tribute and historical record for future generations to appreciate and
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