St Margaret’s Church, Ladywood

St Margaret’s Church stands in Ladywood, a district of Birmingham. Built in the 19th century, it was designed by Frank Barlow Osborn and completed in 1875. The foundation stone was laid by the Bishop of Worcester in 1874. Wilson and Sons of Wandsworth carried out the construction. It served as a parish church until 1957, when it was closed and later demolished. The church was part of the Church of England and its parish was created from St John’s Church, Ladywood. Its high altar was moved to St Paul’s Church in Chiswick after closure. An organ by Noble was installed during its use. When the church closed, the organ was transferred to St Chad’s Church in Worcestershire. Today, the site is no longer occupied by the church building. The organ remains in use at St Chad’s Church. The memory of St Margaret’s Church lives on through its former furnishings and its role in Ladywood’s history.