Parish Church Of St Martin

The Parish Church of St Martin is a significant building, originating at least in the late 13th century, and serves as the mother church of Birmingham. Constructed from sandstone, it features a large nave and aisles, along with a new tower and spire. The church underwent repairs in the late 17th century and late 18th century. The tower and spire were restored by P C Hardwick between 1835 and 1835, while the rest of the church was demolished, rebuilt, and enlarged with the addition of transepts and an extended east end under the direction of J A Chatwin from 1873 to 1875. After suffering bomb damage, the church was restored between 1956 and 1957. Inside, there are two recumbent effigies from the 14th century and one from around 1400 located in the north transept, as well as a fourth effigy from around 1500 in the south chapel. Notably, the south transept window was designed by Edward Burne-Jones and made by Morris between 1875 and 1880.