John Henry Newman blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: John Henry Cardinal Newman 1801-1890 founder of the English Oratory lived here from 1852 to 1890 Recorded plaque organisation: Birmingham Civic Society.

John Henry Newman was a prominent Anglican priest who converted to Roman Catholicism and became a cardinal, known for his influential writings and founding of the English Oratory; he is historically important for his contributions to theology and religious dialogue between Protestantism and Catholicism.