The Birmingham School of Art is technically part of the Birmingham Institute of Art and Design,…read morewhich is technically part of Birmingham City University. However, I'm not reviewing the University, but the building - which is still usually referred to by its original title. So, it was built in 1884-1885 and is a rather splendid example of red brick Victorian Gothic architecture - with Italian-style window arches and there's a look of a Parisian cathedral about it. In short, it's magnificent, and is generally thought of as the architect's (J.H. Chamberlain) finest achievement. The good people of English Heritage have clearly agreed and have given it a Grade I listing. I can't tell you much - indeed, anything - about the inside as I've never been in. I just tend to stand outside and gaze at it's strangely warm and elegant Victorian gothic (not two adjectives you would normally describe anything Victorian gothic as....) exterior. I would suggest that you get yourselves down to Margaret Street in the city centre and do the same.

had the vaccine there very recently, service is okay but needs to improve. The staff might not have…read morebeen properly negotiated prior to delivering services. One staff says to do this, all of the sudden the other staff came out and says do the opposite. Confusing, all staff should consider properly talked about before serving? Also seen staff not wearing masks inside the building, we are having vaccinate here, all staff should have their mask on properly? stay safe everyone

The old Moseley Art School us one of 26 listed buildings on Moseley Road - which is an impressive…read moreamount of listed buildings for one road, if you ask me... I know that it is no longer an Art School, but I have to admit, I don't have the foggiest idea what this building is used for now - if anything. It would be an awful shame for it to merely decay - in fact, as a Grade II Listed Building, is this even allowed to happen? Who's responsibility is it? Lots of question marks surrounding this building ... What I do know is that it was opened in 1900 and then closed again in 1975. It's a beautiful example of Victorian architecture - complimenting the equally controversial Moseley Baths which are directly opposite. Combining red brick with stone columns, large windows and fancy gates, it was probably a lovely place to study art. But for now - who knows?...

Zantium is the creative partnership of Peter and Alison Massey. Specialising in mosaics, they have…read moreworked across the U.K. On commissions, community art projects and tutoring on craft courses. I spent at week staying in their delightful holiday cottage at Godfrey Hole, next door to the studio on a 5-day summer school. I had an amazing time, learned loads, met some terrific people, ate good food and took my own projects home. Everyone is welcome from first-timers to many-time returners. There is nothing not to love. Newly inspired, I'm definitely coming back.