Peter Austin Berry (27 April 1935 – 26 May 2018) was an

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clergyman who served as the Provost of Birmingham Cathedral. He was educated at

Solihull School Solihull School is a coeducational private day school in Solihull, West Midlands, England. Founded in 1560, it is the oldest school in the town and is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference. History In 1560 the revenu ...

and

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in 1963 he began his career as

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to the

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and was then successively Midlands Regional Officer to the Community Relations Communion and a

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before his 13-year stint at Birmingham Cathedral.Final interview as Provost
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1935 births 2018 deaths Alumni of Keble College, Oxford People educated at Solihull School Provosts and Deans of Birmingham {{UK-reli-bio-stub