Postcard showing an interior view of Church of Our Lady & St Peter
Not dated, probably taken around the completion of the new build in 1953
Altar
112 Archive Record results for Altar
Pleased Bishop agrees with him about height of altar piece. He has had great tussle with artist as she made it higher in the sketch & some priests were in favour. Architect agreed it should be lower. Sacristan will then be able to put candles on altar without using steps.
Clare, Wallace George Rev FRSA, FIGRS (1895-1963)Bishop returns drawing of Altar. He does not like it; it is too like a couple of boxes. Those he showed it to thought it was a vestment chest & liked it as such. But, if Fr Clare wants it, has found money for it & subscribers like it, he can have it.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Images taken Christmas time around the time of the last Mass at Christ the King, Lakenham
UnknownInternal image of altar decorated for Christmas with Crib before it.
UnknownChrist the King Church, interior, crib and altar
UnknownAsks Fr Clare to follow architect's measurements. He cannot pass drawing as it is. Tells him to bring artist to his ideas. Asks for proper drawing of new design for him to decide whether to pass it. Altar table too narrow for corporal & missal stand.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Bishop has thanked Ely Council Education Committee regarding Religious Instruction for RC children. Fr Lydiate must ensure children attend and get back to school on time to avoid complaints. An altar stone secured for the Italian Camp - 30 shillings credited to account by Fr Hunting (manuscript annotation) - Bishop regards it as his when use finished. Plans for a potential church sent, Bishop wants Fr Lydiate to study them. Similar church in North Walsham built just before the war and Fr Lydiate encouraged to go and see it. Councillor Mallet is written to about jewellery. Return of chalice - check it is satisfactory and if it has been fire-gilt. Fr Mortimer Flanagan will be claiming back his furniture from March when he starts at Swaffham. Bishop hopes Fr Lydiate will be able to make suitable arrangements for his own furniture.
Burditt, Noel Rev (-2000)Image of interior of the chapel; facing the altar.
St Lawrence, Ignatius Rev SJInternal view towards altar showing nave and chairs – taken from 3 rows back to northern side.
UnknownInterior view of Leiston Church towards the altar
UnknownProposing new altar in memory of Fr Allen. Sends sketch. It will be suitable for new church when built. Describes it. No difficulty in raising money for it. Artist is the one who did the Stations of the Cross. Total cost about £50. Sorry about Bishop's indisposition.
Bishop annotation: "gradine too high in proportion to the altar. Whole is ??? Sent back drawings March 10 1931".
[Note - note-taker assumed to be Rev Hawkes, although not named]
Discussion with Architects [Mr M Wingate, Mr M Morrison] around the plans/sketches submitted to the 2nd Shrine Council meeting.
List of points recorded as made to the architects, with further "Final Comments" being:
- Size of the chapel - as it was
- Lower the Altar
- The Sanctuary must be large - this was so
- A processional entrance for the concelebrants was needed
[Note - note-taker assumed to be Rev Hawkes, although not named]
Presentation by Architects (Michael Wingate & Henry Rolph)
Comments by Committee members
Conclusions:
- To get more land, else shrink the chapel
- Model requested to be ready for Shrine Council meeting on 23rd
Agrees that the Chapel of Reconciliation is a "wonder". The gift [£25] will be sent to the Appeal committee.
"The Pope, of course said what I wanted him to say 0 and then did what I never imagined he would! Put the statue like an icon on the altar (the liturgists were embarrassed - but when HH says "put, you put)..."
Bishop Grant gives authority for first stage of the outside altar - not exceeding £20,000
Moorcraft, Gerald William Rev (1936-2011)Invoice for altar furniture:
2 candlesticks; Bowl, base; Altar cross (as per drawing, Mr L Thomas); 4 iron nails; Place (INRI engraved); P&P
£76.14
Wants people to go to Walsingham and pay a reasonable price and so cover expenses. Also wants to commence repayment of the Diocesan loan to the Shrine. Cannot appeal "in vauco" indefinitely therefore must start soon with outside altar.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)37 High Street must be modernised. £939 cost; grant from District Council of £400; grant on own house of £400; plus whatever from pools. Has the tablets for the privileged altars at Wells, Walsingham, Burnham Market and the Slipper Chapel. Can the Bishop grant a faculty for one or all of these?
manuscript ps: "The wording for the altars is ALTARE PRIVILEGIATUM"
[Not contemporary!]
Colour photocopy image of consecration document, plus Latin text with English translation:
MCMXXX Die 25, Aprilis - 1930 25th day of April
Edo, Dudley Carolus Cary Elwes - I, Dudley Charles Cary- Elwes
Episcus Northamptonicus, Hoc - Bishop of Northampton
Altare consecratio, et reliquaam - consecrate this Altar and the relics of
SS Martyrrii Felicis et Constantatia - Saints, Martyrs Felix and Constantia
in eo inclusi - inside it