See how St Martin in the Bull Ring Church Birmingham changed between 1880 and 2025. Drag the slider to compare the historic photograph with the modern view.
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St Martin in the Bull Ring Church, Birmingham, traces its origins to at least 1290, with evidence suggesting a place of worship existed here even in Saxon times. (nationalchurchestrust.org) The current Victorian Gothic structure, designed by Alfred Chatwin, was completed in 1873, incorporating the original medieval tower and spire. (nationalchurchestrust.org) Notably, the church houses a 14th-century effigy of Sir William de Bermingham, one of the city's oldest monuments. (birminghamheritage.org.uk) In 1991, St Martin's became the first church to ring a peal of 16 bells, a significant achievement in change ringing. (bullring.org) Today, it stands as a Grade II* listed building, serving as a vibrant centre for worship and community activities in the heart of Birmingham. (nationalchurchestrust.org)
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