Description of the attraction
St. Philip's Cathedral Church is located with the city of Birmingham in the UK. This cathedral cannot be called old - it was built in 1715, when the nearby Church of St. Martin became too small: just in those years, at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, Birmingham began to actively grow and develop. The plot of land was provided for construction by Robert Philip. This is one of the highest points in the city - it is said to be at the same height as the cross at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
The church was designed by Thomas Archer. Archer was in Rome and his project bears a noticeable imprint of Baroque style and strong Italian influence. The West Tower was completed in 1725. The cathedral was consecrated in honor of the Apostle Philip, as a token of gratitude to Robert Philip. It is noteworthy that with an initial estimate of 20,000 pounds, the construction cost only 5,000 - many building materials were donated or brought to the construction site free of charge. An extensive theological library has been kept at the cathedral since the end of the 18th century.
The cathedral has a beautiful organ, part of which dates back to the year the cathedral was built - 1715. Stained glass windows by the artist Edward Burne-Jones attract much attention.
The cathedral became a cathedral in 1905.
