Architects listing four companies' prices quoted for work to construct a church using prefabricated concrete units. £170 to £890.
Ink manuscript annotation: 120 people; £2500 debt; Essex & Suffolk ins.
Bishop writes to Fr Stephen Doupe saying that there is little money for a new Church at Papworth. Not having seen the existing chapel he makes assumptions and provides a lengthy set of suggestions regarding the design and restructuring of the chapel - somewhat similar to that at Walsingham which cost far less than £2000. Porch stays; WC converted with present pipe. Herewith a photo of Walsingham church. The Bishop will be in Cambridge for December 9 to 12th. The next Finance Board meeting is on 24th November perhaps Fr Doupe could provide descriptions or a scale drawing?
Pencilled notes regarding plot size and church size.
Fr Stephen Doupe likes the suggestions and has enclosed a rough plan [not present] showing present and proposed structures. Describes the plot. 2 electric oil filled radiators heating combined with big windows; never been a complaint about heating here.
Doupe, Stephen RevFirst draft of extension for St Francis of Assisi in Papworth Everard. Fr Doupe likes it; architect needs approval before producing detailed plans and specification. Porch rather larger than originally envisaged in response to architect pointing out the extension design only allowed for a four foot wide entrance - not very imposing. SAE enclosed for return of plan.
Plan 1: "Proposed Initial Scheme & Future Development for the Enlargement of the Roman Catholic Church in Papworth Everard" BD981/6, Papworth Industries, Cambridge
Plan 2: "Half Inch & Larger Scale Details for Catholic Church Extension" BD 981/6
Fr Johnson providing price and details for a lean-to extension of similar size to the sacristy and office. Fr J considers this to be "nibbling at the problem" of seating and other accommodation.
Manuscript comment: Please return with comments.
Main sections are:
First page/cover - Image of Church interior and Altar
2 - Contents
3 - Welcome
4 - History Of The Church
5- Religious Education
6- Sacraments
8 - Sunday Eucharist
9 - Parish Devotions
10 - Parish Administration
12 - Parish Hall
13 - Parish “COURTYARD Project”
13 - Groups And Activities
16 - The Grapevine
16 - The Repository
17 - Child Protection And Safeguarding
17 - Thinking About Becoming A Catholic?
18 - Personnel And Contacts
19 - Map Of The Parish Boundaries And Villages
View of the site; building not yet complete for occupation
Note that the inscription "St Francis of Assisi House" appears in the stone block above the main door.
View of the site; building not yet complete for occupation
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