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19th Century Commemorative Medal, St Phillip's Church Centenary, Birmingham
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Basic Information | | Accession Number: | 1933N45 |
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| Collection: | Coins & Medals |
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| Date: | 1815 c - 1815 c |
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Maker Information | | Maker: | Thomas Halliday - View biography for Thomas Halliday |
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| Or: | Hollins - View biography for Hollins |
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Notes | St Philip's was consecrated in 1715 and was designed by the Warwickshire architect Thomas Archer. It was built in a style reflecting the Italian Baroque after an Act of Parliament in 1708 created the first new parish in Birmingham, based on the part of the town known as the High Town. When the Diosese of Birmingham was formed in 1905 St Philip's Church was designated the Cathedral.This medal commemorates the centenary of St. Philip's consecration. | | Presented by Derby Museum and Art Gallery Committee. |
Further Information | | Production Period: | 19th century |
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| Material(s): | White metal |
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| Place of Origin: | Birmingham, England |
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Associated Places | | Associated Events | | Dimensions | | Diameter: | 46 mm |
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