https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/friendsinstitute/Recent content in friendsinstitute on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 04 Apr 2026 05:58:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/historic-england-deems-birmingham-friends-institute-closure-upsetting-urges-active-preservation/Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:58:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/historic-england-deems-birmingham-friends-institute-closure-upsetting-urges-active-preservation/The sudden closure of the Friends Institute on Moseley Road in Sparkbrook has caused significant disappointment among the community and heritage advocates alike. Historic England has expressed its concern over the shutdown of the Grade II listed building, which has served as a vibrant centre for community activities for decades. Originally constructed in 1897 by Richard Cadbury as a Quaker meeting house, the Friends Institute was later entrusted to Birmingham City Council with the intention of preserving it as a space dedicated to leisure, recreation, and community support.