An illustrated talk by Churchwarden Chris Smith about the fine Arts and Crafts altarpiece or reredos. Five painted panels by Birmingham Artist Kate Bunce depict the infant Jesus cradled by the wings of angels before the kneeling figure of Mary, flanked by adoring angels, St Patrick and St Alban, all in a beaten copper surround by her sister Myra. Images of many wild birds and flowers are included in the panels, and we have Kate Bunce’s own description of the complex iconography of each panel. You can look around the church before and after the talk, the church is open from 5pm to 8pm.

The main entrance is up steps from Stanhope Street, but step-free access to the church is via a path beside the church from a gate on Stanhope Street. Toilets, including wheelchair friendly one, are available.

How to get there:
Key Bus Routes through Highgate: 50 (National Express & Diamond): Extremely frequent service from Birmingham City Centre through Highgate (Alcester Road) to Druids Heath or Maypole. 61 & 63 (National Express): Run along Bristol Road/Sherlock Street towards Frankley, serving the western side of Highgate. 8A & 8C (National Express): Birmingham Inner Circle, passing through Highgate, Small, Heath, and Five Ways. 45 & 47 (National Express): Travel along Pershore Road/Sherlock Street on the edge of the small parish. A bicycle rack for cyclists is available via the side entrance on Stanhope Street and we are close to the Rea Valley cycle route (NCR5)

Organised by
Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Alban and St Patrick, Highgate.