Kingshurst

Civil Parish in Warwickshire Solihull

England

Kingshurst

Old Croft Lane, Birmingham Credit: Ian S

Kingshurst is a civil parish located in Warwickshire, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles east of Birmingham city center. The area is predominantly residential and is known for its close-knit community and friendly atmosphere.

The parish is home to a population of around 12,000 people. It is characterized by a mix of housing types, including council estates, privately owned houses, and a number of apartment complexes. The area has seen significant development in recent years, with the construction of new housing estates and the regeneration of existing properties.

Kingshurst benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to major road networks including the M6 and M42 motorways. The nearby Birmingham International Airport provides convenient air travel options for residents.

In terms of amenities, Kingshurst boasts a range of facilities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include several primary schools, a secondary school, a community center, and a library. There are also numerous parks and green spaces, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and recreational pursuits.

The local economy is diverse, with a mix of retail, service, and industrial sectors. The nearby Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre offers a range of shops, supermarkets, and restaurants, providing residents with convenient access to daily necessities.

Overall, Kingshurst offers a pleasant and welcoming environment for its residents, with a range of amenities and excellent transport links. Its close proximity to Birmingham makes it an attractive location for commuters looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

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Kingshurst Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.491064/-1.752094 or Grid Reference SP1688. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Croft Lane, Birmingham

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Brownfield Road, Birmingham

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Brownfield Road, Birmingham

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West Avenue from Green Lane, Castle Bromwich

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Shops on Green Lane, Castle Bromwich

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Auckland Drive, Castle Bromwich

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Swift Close off Auckland Drive, Castle Bromwich

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Sandra Croft off Auckland Drive, Castle Bromwich

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The Centurion public house

On Forth Drive, Fordbridge.

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The Centurion public house

On Forth Drive, Fordbridge.

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Hedgetree Croft off Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood

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Chester Road, Castle Bromwich

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Castle Bromwich Shopping, Chester Road

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Peacock Butterfly at Sheldon Hall School

Aglais io, the peacock butterfly, with its distinctive four eyespots, is seen here on the site of the former Sheldon Hall School in Tile Cross.

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Reflections in the Lake

Shard End Lake from beside Pithall Road

Michael Westley

A Brutalist Pilgrimage

Admirers of Modernist architecture have come to see Our Lady Help of Christians, a Catholic church in Kitts Green, Birmingham, that was completed in 1967 to designs by Richard Gilbert Scott, of the famous Scott dynasty of architects. The tour was led by members of Brutiful Birmingham, which defends and promotes the city's much-maligned Modernist and Brutalist architecture. On Brutiful Birmingham see Joe Holyoak at Building Design Link

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Our Lady Help of Christians, Kitts Green

This is a Catholic church built in 1966-7 to designs by Richard Gilbert Scott of Giles Scott, Son and Partners. The building is T-shaped in plan; each arm of the T is roofed with an upward-sweeping curve of reinforced concrete with serrated ribbed trusses. The roof is of felt coated with copper. A pair of side chapels nestle in the corners of the T, each with a bell-shaped roof; the Lady Chapel can be seen here. The church is Grade II* listed: see the listing at Historic England Link

and the entry at the Gilbert Scott Dynasty site Link

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Our Lady Help of Christians with Baptistery, Kitts Green

This is a view of the church from the southeast (liturgically north), showing one of its sweeps of zigzag copper-coated concrete roofing and the bell-shaped lantern of the baptistery. The architect, Richard Gilbert Scott, achieved astonishing results on a tight budget and at a time of experimentation and uncertainty - but also opportunity - in Catholic church design following the Second Vatican Council (1962-65) and its reforms. The building is Grade II* listed - see the listing at the Historic England site Link

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Kingshurst is located at Grid Ref: SP1688 (Lat: 52.491064, Lng: -1.752094)

Administrative County: West Midlands

District: Solihull

Police Authority: West Midlands