| 词条 | Friends' Institute buildings |
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The Friends Institute Buildings are a former Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) meeting house, community facilities, and associated structures, at 200, Moseley Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, England. The various parts are now used as a church, school and the Moseley Road Community Centre. In September 2014, the buildings were granted Grade II* designation.[1][2][3] HistoryThe buildings were completed in 1897,[2] to designs by local architect Ewan Harper, possibly with the involvement of his younger brother James, and paid for by local philanthropists (and Quakers) the Cadbury family, chiefly Richard Cadbury.[1] The Yearly Meeting for Quakers, was held in the building (instead of its usual London venue) in 1908 and 1954.[1] The hall's original organ was replaced by larger instrument (now missing). A war memorial was installed on the staircase.[1] The Dolobran Athletics Club had use of the basement, as a gymnasium. The first international athletics match between England, Ireland and Scotland was held there in March 1900.[1][3] DesignThe red brick building, with terracotta decoration, is little altered, inside and out. The original 37 classrooms remain, though some dividing walls have been removed.[1] An assembly hall, with the capacity for 2,000 people, is at the rear.[1] The entrance leads to a central corridor, flanked by a reading room and a coffee room, with a lecture room above.[1] Current useThe assembly room is now owned and used by the New Testament Church.[1] The remainder is owned by Birmingham City Council, part used as a school and part for community functions.[1] References1. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 English heritage survey report {{Commons category|Friends Institute, Birmingham}}2. ^1 {{National Heritage List for England|num=1418995|accessdate=6 October 2014}} 3. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/news/local-news/friends-institute-quaker-building-moseley-7888935|title=Friends' Institute Quaker building on Moseley Road handed Grade II* listed status - Birmingham Post|last=Barnfield|first=Stacey|date=6 October 2014|work=Birmingham Post|accessdate=6 October 2014}} External links
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