Buglers at the church door, John Bunyan church opening, 1963
1963 · Lambeth Road
Birmingham 1st A BB at the opening of the John Bunyan church in Kettle house farm 1963
The 1st A Birmingham Boys’ Brigade, based at the People’s Chapel in Hockley, started a branch at Kingstanding in the 1930s when the estate was developed. Voices of Kingstanding records that they met at Kingsland Road School and were attached to John Bunyan Baptist Church in Lambeth Road. The Kingstanding part became independent in the 1960s and was renumbered as the 11th Birmingham.
About this place: John Bunyan Baptist Church
Local memories
What people who knew this place have said about it, in their own words. These are memories, not checked facts.
“I attended at the church as a young 9 year old lad to join the Life Boys, eventually growing into the seniors becoming part of the 11th. After many fantastic years, under the guidance of Sir Donald and then Mel Inman Senior, I became an officer. … Many years later I am still there and can happily say that the fellowship is still going, better than ever, and is now called Cedar Church.”
“we married at John Bunyan chapel on the 11th march 1967 I was at that time a member of The Peoples Chapel where I had attended as a baby, with my Dad who was in the Boys brigade 1st A company when Sir Donald Finnemore was captain.”
“I was in the 11th in 64′ LCP David Buckton. I remember Sir Donald Finnemore well”
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