Description:The interior of the Oratory, Hagley Road, Edgbaston, from a postcard. Although the Oratory of St Philip Neri had been founded in 1852 by Cardinal Newman the church seen here was not built until 1903/09, as a memorial to Newman himself. The view is looking into the sanctuary, towards the altar, above which on the ceiling is a mosaic featuring St Mary, to whom the church is dedicated. The floral decorations imply some special occasion.