BORDESLEY, a chapelry in the parish of ASTON,
Birmingham division of the hundred of HEMLINGFORD,
county of WARWICK. The population is returned with
the parish. The living is a perpetual curacy, in the
archdeaconry of Coventry, and diocese of Lichfield and
Coventry, and in the patronage of the Vicar of Aston.
The chapel, dedicated to the Holy Trinity, is in the later
style of English architecture: it was built in 1820, at
an expense of £12,722. 15. 6., which was raised by subscription
among the inhabitants, aided by a grant from
the parliamentary commissioners. This was formerly
a small hamlet, consisting only of detached houses,
but from its proximity to Birmingham, it has become
an integral part of that town, and participates largely
in its trade, manufactures, and institutions. An hospital
for about twelve poor persons, an apartment in
which is used for a chapel, has been built by Mr.
Dowell, who appoints the inmates., but no permanent
provision for their support has yet been made.