St. Asaph’s, Great Colmore Street,—­the freehold of the site was given by Mr. Cregoe Colmore, and the erection of the church, which yet wants the tower and spire, cost L5,450.  The cornerstone was laid Aug. 22, 1867, and the building was consecrated Dec. 8, 1868.  There are 950 sittings, of which 500 are free.  Trustees present.  The living, value L300, being now held by the Rev. R. Fletcher, M.A.

St. Augustine’s, Hagley Road, the foundation stone of which was laid Oct. 14, 1867, was consecrated September 12, 1868, the first cost being a little over L9,000, but a tower and spire (185 ft. high) was added in 1876 at a further cost of L4,000.  It is a Chapel-of-ease to Edgbaston, in the gift of the Bishop.  Value L500.  Held by Rev. J.C.  Blissard, M.A.  Seats, 650.

St. Barnabas, Erdington.—­This church, originally built in 1823, at a cost of about L6,000, with accommodation for 700 only, has lately been enlarged so as to provide 1,100 sittings (600 free)—­L2,700 being expended on the improvements.  The Vicar of Aston is patron, and the living is valued at L300.  The re-opening took place June 11, 1883.  Rev. H.H.  Rose, M.A., has been Vicar since 1850.

St. Barnabas’, Ryland Street.—­First stone laid Aug. 1, 1859; consecrated Oct. 24, 1860; renovated in 1882.  Has sittings for 1,050, of which 650 are free.  Value L300, in the gift of trustees.  Present Vicar, Rev. P. Waller.  Services also at Mission Room, Sheepcote Street.

St. Bartholomew’s.—­The building of this church was commenced in 1749, the site being given by William Jennens, Esq., and L1,000 towards the building by his mother, Mrs. Anne Jennens.  Lord Fielding also gave L120 to pay for an altar-piece, which is greatly admired.  Surrounded for very many years by a barren-looking graveyard, the huge brick-built edifice was very unsightly, and being close to the Park Street burial ground it was nicknamed “the paupers’ church.”  Since the laying out of the grounds, however, it has much improved in appearance.  The Rector of St. Martin’s presents, and the living is valued at L280.  There are 1,800 sittings, 1,000 being free.  Week-night services are also held in Mission Room, Fox Street.

St. Catherine’s, Nechells.—­Foundation stone laid July 27, 1877; consecrated November 8, 1878; cost nearly L7,000; seats 750, more than half being free.  Yearly value L230; in the gift of trustees.  Present vicar, Rev. T.H.  Nock, M.A.

St. Catherine’s Rotton Park.—­The Mission Room in Coplow St., in connection with St. John’s, Ladywood, is the precursor of this church yet to be built.

St. Clement’s, Nechells.—­First stone laid, October 27, 1857; consecrated August 30, 1859.  Seats 850 (475 free).  Vicarage, value L300, in the gift of Vicar of St. Matthew’s.  Present incumbent, Rev. J.T.  Butlin, B.A.  Services also at Mission Room, High Park Street.

St. Cuthbert’s, Birmingham Heath, was commenced April 19, 1871; opened March 19, 1872, and has seats for 800, half being free.  Yearly value L250; in the hands of trustees.  Present incumbent, Rev. W. H. Tarleton, M.A.