Mason Science College was a university college in Birmingham, England, and a predecessor college of the University of Birmingham. Founded in 1875 by industrialist and philanthropist Sir Josiah Mason, the college was incorporated into the University of Birmingham in 1900. Two students of the college, Neville Chamberlain and Stanley Baldwin, later went on to become prime ministers of the United Kingdom.
Sir Josiah Mason, the founder of Mason Science College. Bust by William Bloye, after Francis John Williamson.
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain
Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin
Nobel Prize Winner Francis William Aston
The University of Birmingham is a public research university in Birmingham, England. It received its royal charter in 1900 as a successor to Queen's College, Birmingham, and Mason Science College, making it the first English civic or 'red brick' university to receive its own royal charter, and the first English unitary university. It is a founding member of both the Russell Group of British research universities and the international network of research universities, Universitas 21.
A view across Chancellor's Court, towards the Law building
Ceiling of the Aston Webb building
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Friezes on the Aston Webb building