Gold twisted 8mm cords with tassles at each end.
Believed to be associated with dossels.
Furnishings
19 Archive Record results for Furnishings
A (rough) summary translation from the Latin:
Leo, by the grace of God and of the Apostolic See, Bishop of Northamptonshire, on his knees at the feet of Your Holiness, humbly sets forth the following:
In 1923, three sisters of the congregation of the diocese, "Sisters of Mercy", with the permission of their Ordinary and of the Bishop of Northampton and Minever, arrived at Woodbridge in the Diocese of Northampton, and set up a home and school.
In 1927, the number of the sisters grew, now in Aldeburgh in the same Diocese of Northampton, in a rented house and founded the school. They seemed to be always in a better financial state than might be is they had been carefully monitored. In 1935, some sisters left and founded a convent in the Diocese Plymouth.
Taking on his diocese last year, the Bishop of Northampton discovered the sisters in two Convents: in Woodbridge and Aldeburgh. Because of the problems (of their own making) they have gone to the Archdiocese of Birmingham to start again leaving one sister in Woodbridge. The Bishop of Northampton has visited this sister and heard that the sisters are in debt to £1450. Two sick sisters are there and the religious life is disrupted.
There is little hope of addressing these difficulties, except to release these few simple sisters from debt. The Bishop of Northampton deems it necessary for the seven sisters to be assigned to the same order in the Archdiocese of Westminster.
The sisters themselves and the Superiors-General of the Congregation of Westminster gives their consent. The convent of this Congregation in Crispin Street, London, had lately been a refuge for the sisters from the Woodbridge and Aldeburgh.
For that reason, the Ordinary in Westminster and Bishop of Northampton most humbly implore the help of the Bishop of the Apostolic See to recognise these extremely difficult circumstances and allow that the sisters are provided for, and through the sale of the house and its furniture to pay the debt for Woodbridge.
TS Innes, assitant to the director, writes about the explanation Freemans had given regarding the muddle associated with Fr Wace's original letter [to Mr De'Ath]. Gas board has been contacted regarding the gas fired boiler. The light fittings will have to be seen in London as there are no suppliers' showrooms in King's Lynn. It depends on whether he wishes contemporary designed fittings or more commonplace ones. Catalogue enclosed [not present].
CorrespondentWith the church planned for completion in Spring 1985, now is the time to consider how it might be furnished. He provides a list of items needed with associated prices and invites the congregation to consider sponsoring the purchase of one or more for the church. The procurement and selection will be left to the committee and architect to ensure harmony.
Hammond, Leo Andrew Rev (1913-1999)Fr Philip Shryane writes from the Sacred Heart and St Margaret Mary in Dereham. He encloses a photograph of one of his Stations of the Cross. He thinks they might be too small and traditional for the new church but says "over to you!".
Shryane, Philip Bernard Rev (1950-)Details of the placement of the pulpit (see indicators on the postcard - shape on left side & "?" on right side) and its functional use when in situ. Fr Page thinks, at £30, this is a good deal.
manuscript annotation: "Approved. May 11/27."
Application to the Poor Mission Fund to cover expenses incurred in making the presbytery habitable. His defict is £1,180.
Wace, Harry Montague Anthony Rev (1926-2002)To Mr Death [no organisation identified]. Bed too small, so had to sleep elsewhere. Bigger bed much needed, soonest. Details requirement for carpets for hall, two reception rooms; rest will have to wait until funds available. 2 Mereform Oak chests also ordered.
Wace, Harry Montague Anthony Rev (1926-2002)Inventory of furnishings of Church Hall, Wymondham. Signed Fr Cowin 23-8-1965
Cowin, Malcom Rev (1906-1984)"An inventory & Valuation of furniture, Fixtures to the property of Revd Canon Rigby to be taken by Dr Amherst Sept. 7th 1858 / Cruso & Sons King's Lynn"
"Inventory of Furniture etc. purchased by the Rt. Recd. Dr. Amherst from Rev John Rigby late of Lynn Regis 1858"
Listing of room contents: Dining Room; Hall; Sitting Room; Cellar; Kitchen; Bedroom No 1; No 2; Attic; Yard.
"The value of the within described effects at the sum of Fifty three Pounds six shillings & sixpence / Cruso & Sons / Valuers / £53.6.6"
Glad to know the bed has arrived, Slumberland will pick up the 3 foot bed. Carpet coming next wee. Red Vynoleum flooring ordered.
CorrespondentBedding company manager assured that all was well - the bed has left the factory. Continue to use the bed until it is collected - it is the responsibility of Slumberland. Carpet instructions received. Whycraft chairs not known but supply details and they can be ordered.
Correspondentdistressed to know that the carpet was badly cut. Will take up with the manufacturers in Ireland.
CorrespondentCurtain materials received; stretch nylon covers - only expensive variety is satisfactory, suggest loose cover instead; flooring will have to be trimmed to size; chests have been despatched by the manufacturers using Pickfords - with you by now.
manuscript annotation: "Further 6x4 carpet / + 8x4 underlay /ordered10/12/65"
Note you are keeping the 3 foot bed. Carpet coming next wee. Hardura is 3 feet wide but Vynoleum can be supplied as 2ft.3in wide.
CorrespondentCancelled smaller bed and oredered larger one. Mr D'Ath has left for Ministry and gone to Wonersh. Meredews chests have a twelve week delivery - we will try to improve on this. Blue will go well with the new carpet.
CorrespondentLetter 1: Purcell to Fr Hammond: Managing around work at the Hanseatic Warehouses which Norfolk County Council have decided to buy. Leave visit to Red Chapel until early March?
Letter 2: [manuscript, copy. half page] Fr Hammond to Purcell: Thinking about furnishing the chapel; visits to it; and saying masses from June 1st.
5 storage bags; material/clear plastic; containing dossals from Sanctuary.
Dossal fabric: 1,270mm wide; 3,650mm long; 10mm deep; matt satin finish; composition:81% cotton, 9% gold metallic thread, 10% rayon; cotton interlining; 10 brass eyelets for hanging
Sanctuary Lamp glass has been despatched. Fr Wace is advised that crane flies can enter the wick causing overheating, melting the plastic and creating flare. Additional environmental reasons why the element does not last the full eight days.
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