It is fun discovering new places to visit around Birmingham and the Maryvale Institute which is a Catholic college. It has much history attached to the place including being the place of residence of Cardinal John Newman from 1846. More of the history can be found on the Maryvale Web site I am involved in the quality assurance of the Maryvale/KYRA Certificate in Leadership and Management Skills in Socially-Orientated Organisations. Monsignor McHugh who was previously the Institute Director convened a meeting but also wished to have some pictures taken of the Church and the Shrine to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Here are some of the pictures that were taken of the buildings and the day. The Institute is situated in Old Oscott Hill, on the border of Perry Barr and Sutton Coldfield. The area is close to regeneration related to the Commonwealth Games and will be a part of Birmingham that I will visit again soon.
