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GB ARCHON 2913 GLG-03-02-20 · Item · 12 October 1990
Part of Guild of Our Lady of Grace / Meryemana

Discussing with Mr Mellamphy, recommendation that plans for Vestry etc. are discussed with English Heritage and Ipswich Chief Planning Officer before going to far. Includes a schedule of hourly rates.
As a member of ICHT he informs that both phases of external repairs are to start in early Spring 1991 and will include re-roofing the vestry

Basil and David Hatcher
GB ARCHON 2913 GLG-03-02-71 · Item · 13 April 1994
Part of Guild of Our Lady of Grace / Meryemana

Quotes Hatcher's letter about flooding via vestry door; this has to be cured before a new floor is constructed; similarly rainwater entering through south Vestry door is reaching the Chancel. This is a problem outside the church, notwithstanding that medieval churches are prone to such difficulties, and has to be addressed before Meryemana Foundation expends donated funds. If IHCT gives assurances that the damp problem will be addressed, then can progress the lease and phase 1. In the meantime, hope to hold a "Blessing of Pets" and afterwards show people around the church.

Heley, Margaret Mary (Maire) Dr (1930-2020)
GB ARCHON 2913 GLG-03-02-35 · Item · 28 November 1991
Part of Guild of Our Lady of Grace / Meryemana

William Dodd writing to JS Hall. Condition of all EH grants that prior written approval required from English Heritage is obtained before work commences. Hence surprised to see ICHT giving approval without EH knowledge or permission. As grant aid had been given whilst the church was in use, removal of contents requires EH approval. Meryemana's interest in the church is welcomed but they cannot introduce irreversible changes. Comments on the four main areas affected: NE Vestry, S Porch, NE Chapel, Nave and Aisles. Lengthy comments on the nature of the pews and their proposed removal; requiring that temporary removal and storage be written into the lease; continues to discuss platform over the pews; outlines conditions covering: Redecoration, free standing fitments, ground/fabric disturbance, inventory (for repair and conservation purposes), specific points in pew cataloguing and management. Finally everything has to be reinstated when Meryemana leave the church. Then, EH will not object.

English Heritage
GB ARCHON 2913 GLG-03-02-7 · Item · 17 February 1989
Part of Guild of Our Lady of Grace / Meryemana

JS Hall writing to Warwick Elwood.
Need to keep the churches wind and water proof. Not enough money to address internal repair or decoration. Whilst including the obligation for internal repair and maintenance on the Meryemana Foundation it is unlikely that this will be enforced but expect that over the years there will be a steady improvement. Difficult to express this in a lease but happy to receive suggestions as to its drafting.

Ipswich Historic Churches Trust