Wretham Road New Church, Handsworth

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Date:1876 - 1880 (c.)

Description:Interior of the New Church, Wretham Road, Handsworth. The 'New Church' is a sect formerly known as Swedenborgians and built their church in Wretham Road in 1876. In this dark photograph only the reredos is illuminated, a marble sculpture depicting the Last Supper and based on the painting by Leonardo da Vinci.

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Wretham Road New Church Wretham Road Handsworth 1837 - 1900 (Victorian Period)

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Image courtesy of: Local Studies and History Department

Donor ref:LSH/ Warks Photo Survey WK-H5-0641 (3/2064)

Source: Local Studies and History Department

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