St Philip's Cathedral Church is located in the city of Birmingham in the United Kingdom. This cathedral cannot be called ancient - it was built in 1715, when the nearby St. Martin's Church became too small: it was during these years, at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, that Birmingham began to actively grow and develop. The plot of land was provided for the building by Robert Philip. It is one of the highest points in the city - it is said to be at the same height as the cross on St Paul's Cathedral in London.
The church was designed by Thomas Archer. Archer had been to Rome and his design bears a distinctly Baroque style and a strong Italianate Italian influence. The west tower was completed in 1725. The cathedral was consecrated in honour Apostle Philip, in honour of Robert Philip. It is noteworthy that at original estimate of £20,000, the building cost only £5,000 - many of the building materials were donated or brought free of charge to the construction site. Since the end of the 18th century the cathedral has housed an extensive theological library.
The cathedral has a beautiful organ, part of which dates back to the year of the cathedral's construction - 1715. The stained glass windows by by the artist Edward Burne-Jones.
The cathedral became a cathedral in 1905.
