St Mary's Church, Handsworth

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. How big is St Mary's Church, Handsworth?Ten acres (4 hectares)
2. What is the location?Handsworth, Birmingham, England
3. What is the architectural designation?Grade II listed Anglican church
4. What is St Mary's Church in Handsworth?St Mary's Church is an ancient Anglican church in Birmingham, England, also known as Handsworth Old Church. It is a Grade II listed building and sits on a ten‑acre green site next to Handsworth Park.
5. Why is St Mary's Church called the "Cathedral of the Industrial Revolution"?It earned this nickname because many inventors, industrialists, and engineers who helped start the Industrial Revolution are buried there, making it a special place that honors their work.

Grade II* Listed Building: A building of special architectural or historic interest, considered of more than local importance.
Industrial Revolution: A period of rapid industrialization and technological innovation that began in Britain in the late 18th century.
Progenitors: The original ancestors or founders of something; in this context, the pioneers and innovators of the industrial age.