Fr Ford has no doubt reported to the Bishop regarding plans for chapel at Gillingham Hall. Applying for an Altar stone (and measurements) for the Altar being made in London.
manuscript annotation: "1ft & 1/8" [size of altar stone?]
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Thanks the Bishop for the measurements of the altar stone - no need of it in London - but obliged if Canon Duckett or Fr Ford could take it to Bungay where Fr Guy would look after until ready for Gillingham. Cheque enclosed for offering and cover cost.
Kenyon, John George (1843-1914)Captain Curties is not all he seems. Fr Wrigglesworth explains, at length, the problems he has with this man. Fr W has tried to accommodate this man's wishes (see story about the chalice). In fact Fr W suggests that reparation, etc. should be made to him by Captain Curtis after the mischief he and his agents have brought to this congregation. God will put everything right in his own time.
Wrigglesworth, George Rev (1851-1900)View towards High Altar at St John the Baptist, Norwich. Taken before the tower had been completed - note wooden arched ceiling over altar.
UnknownPostcard image: Nave towards the altar; East end of Church still under construction, hence screened off.
reverse:
Addressee: "Miss Seely, The Convent, Cherwell Edge, South Park Rd, Oxford"
Stamped "No[rwich] NO 25 08" [25th November 1908]
Message: "Deart A, its a fortnight ago since we heard from you what is the matter? We shall be very pelased to hear all is well do you remember this pricture. Love from All. M."
Text on reverse: "St John's Church / Norwich / Model of proposed High Altar / 1909 / D E Dore"
Unknownmanuscript inscription of reverse of image "St John Church / Norwich / Tryptych of Proposed High Altar / 1909 / JE Dore"
[JE Dore worked closely with his father Thomas Dore who was the Clerk of Works during the building of St John's]
High Altar and Rood, St John the Baptist Church
ParishionerInterior view of St George's, Fishergate, Norwich - facing towards altar; view over pews
Parishioner"The Altar", St John's Catholic Church, Norwich
on reverse: message from Annie to Nellie of Finchley. Halfpenny stamp affixed
[This appears to be the temporary altar set up at the top of the nave before the chancel and tower had been finished]
Image of Statue (St Joseph), small altar, candles. Inside SJC RC Church, Norwich
UnknownImage of Statue (Madonna and Child), prie-dieu, small altar, candles, flowers. Inside SJC RC Church, Norwich
Unknown"Spring: Interior of the present St John the Baptist's."
Willow Lane altar servers group
Old Willow Lane Chapel interior looking towards the altar
St John the Baptist, Nave looking East towards the altar from gallery
Will now proceed with estimates, tenders, etc. Asks permission to erect a Lady Altar to "Our Lady of Pity". Expects an increase in congregation in the next year. Would Bishop pray for the repose of the soul of Fr Mason's mother?
St Leger Mason, Henry Patrick Rev (-1940)Need £14-5-0 out of Mission's funds to pay for electric lighting in the new church and presbytery. Altar, awaiting estimates, can be built for when the church is opened and consecrated by the Bishop. Lack of labour hinders work progress. Accepted masses from Fr Demford of Westminster [list not present]. "We have been left in peace here for some time now, but a ship was blown up off here last Saturday."
Mason, William Hugh Owen Rev (1928-2017)Internal view towards altar showing nave and chairs – taken from 3 rows back to northern side.
UnknownMrs Eyre of Hampstead has to give up her private chapel and has offered an altar. Fr Martindale believes that the East is very poor and might it be of use there?
Manuscript annotation: " Ans. Many thanks. Am writing to the East coast. Have written to [indecipherable], Aldeburgh."