Birmingham Cathedral

Birmingham


Dedicated to St Philip, this small but perfectly formed cathedral was constructed in a neoclassical style between 1709 and 1715. Pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Jones was responsible for the magnificent stained-glass windows.

Times for free guided tours are posted on its website's What's On page.


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