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Archive Record
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-05-1 · Item · c. August 1980
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Introduction - Three meetings held and the report represents current thinking
Stage 1 - National collection
Stage 2 - An appeal to individuals, institutions, charitable trusts.
Outline of intent and organisation and resources required to see the Appeal reach out to religious groups and obtain the support of the Pope.
Timetable:
13 August 1980 - Preliminary artwork
26 August1980 - Tender issues
1 October 1980 - Tender receipt
1 October 1981- completion

Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSM
Director's report
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-01-52-1 · Part · 1992-10-13
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Report (4 PAGES) (Allen)
Introduction - 8 years as Director; last meeting; personal assessment/view
The Season - Statue vandalised; TV publicity; next year Easter Mass will be televised
Ecumenism - describes a number of events; thanks a number of Anglican clergy
Music - continuing funding advised
Memorial Book - Mr John Lyons' enthusiasm and industry; an expensive project paid for by voluntary contributions
Finance & Major Projects - Financially the Shrine is improving; various property sales; toilets built; planned project is new lighting system for Chapel of Reconciliation
Conclusion - thanks a number of individuals associated with the Shrine for their help and support. Work has been hard but rewarding.
APPENDIX (7 PAGES) (Hawkes) - Estimates of Income and Expenditure for: Summary; Administration; Hostel; Kitchen; Slipper Chapel Shop; Shrine; Walsingham Association

Allen, Peter Rev SM BA MTh
Director's report April 1982
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-01-22-2 · Part · 1982-4-29
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Reservation of Blessed Sacrament in Slipper Chapel - decision required from Shrine Council
Sacrament of the Sick
Masses Timetable
New Organs - requests for use by eminent organist and to make a commercial recording
Sub-committee report - (formed by Bishop Clark to consider financial matters) - number of decisions and policies need to be made by Shrine Council & Executive Committee
Publicity - a number of decisions made by the director for which he apologies, not having realise that he should have consulted with Shrine Council
Papal mass - Listed the 20 seats decided by the Exec Committee; Fr Colven has his own invitation; insure the statue and gold crown for £10,000
Conclusion - despite the gloomy financial situation; the shrine was built through faith and hope; Walsingham embraces all walks of life, and increasingly, denominations

Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSM
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-01-41-2 · Part · 1987-3-25
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Introduction - Pilgrim Hostel opened by Bp Clark (15 November 1986); programme of work now complete - many benefits deriving from it
Pilgrim Club - not successful (Mr Warwick discussions) - discontinue serving alcohol - other licensed premises available
Visits - Archbishop of Rio de Janeiro, Cardinal D Eugenio de Araujo Sales, celebrated Mass on 11 January
Executive Meeting - delay re-roofing of amenity area
Walsingham Association - Hostel fund raising committee disbanded - raised £112,000
Shrive Archives - Fr Brian Ventham, SM has been putting archives in to good order - work well advanced - researcher (Fr W McLoughlin OSM) doing a doctorate on Our Lady of Walsingham
Ecumenical Relations - Fr Roy Fellows is new administrator of Anglican Shrine
Slipper Chapel & re-siting of Blessed Sacrament (C of R) - Tabernacle resiting not finished - discussing design with Architect, Mr Brian Salter
Amenities Area - going to tender shortly
Pilgrimage Programme - Pilgrim bookings up by 2,000 - cancellations at 1,500. This year marks 100th anniversary of the Guild of Our Lady of Ransom. BBC video "A Year in Walsingham" to be shown on Good Friday

Allen, Peter Rev SM BA MTh
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-01-48-1 · Part · 1990-10-4
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Introduction - Bp Wheeler; opening of Richeldis House
Youth Pilgrimage - eleven European countries represented by young pilgrims; Walsingham Association to run a youth camp
Guild of Chaplains - is now constituted; Cardinal Hume patron
Staffing - Russell Frost (MC & Sacristan) going to Wonersh; Mark Hackeson to Rome; Mr Warwick's illness leads him to go part-time; Anne Milton now General Secretary of the Walsingham Association
Pilgrim Hostel - some bad behaviour of resident pilgrims; trying to ensure an atmosphere of prayer; various suggestions being considered
Pilgrimage
Finance - debt will be just under £50,000. car park development; if approved should raise £60,000.
Conclusion - Marist brethren at Walsingham
Annex I - Estimates of Income and Expenditure 1990/91
Annex II - Pilgrimage Report - 1990 season

Allen, Peter Rev SM BA MTh
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-01-54-1 · Part · 1993-10-3
Part of Walsingham Shrine

The season - Easter Mass celebrated by Bp Clark and broadcast by Anglia TV
Ecumenism - Fr Roy Fellows retired and replaced by Fr Martin Warner as Anglican Shrine Administrator
Memorial Book - Commemorative Book of the pilgrimage of the Crosses in 1947
Finance and Major Projects - allowance being made for major items of expenditure next year; property behind Black Lion to be completed soon and accommodation available to pilgrims
Walsingham Trust - donations to Romanian Orphans appeal
Walsingham Association - working with them
Music - Festival funding issues; successful first season for Mr John Jordan as Director of Music
Staff - John Hawkes retires; other staff changes
Conclusion

[no surname] Lucian
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-01-17-2 · Part · 1981-11-20
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Shrine Development
The Appeal
The Slipper Chapel and Services Area
Maintenance
Other plans at the Slipper Chapel
The Sayers House and Caretakers
The Dedication of the New Chapel
The Season 1981
Future projects: Railway track; Accommodation for Sick Pilgrims
Village Properties
Liturgy n the New Chapel
Ecumenical Relationships
Other Foundations: Sue Ryder House; The Focolare House; The Walsingham Carmel; The Sons of Divine Providence
Constitution
Panel of Interviewers
Conclusions

Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSM
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-01-24-1 · Part · 1983-3-23
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Pilgrimages and Events 1983 – 8 diocesan pilgrimages; Union of Catholic Mothers 70th anniversary pilgrimage; Walsingham Association Golden Jubilee; Metropolitan Anthony leading an Orthodox Pilgrimage to Anglican Shrine
Repairs – requesting estimates; lighting problems rectified; crack in ceiling; carpets fraying – supplier refusing to attend; several designated gifts yet to be bought
Finances - See Mr Warwick's report; not good but hope to improve over the season
Sundry items – Notices, Stations of the Cross, Papal Bicycle (Walsingham Association raffle's first prize), Stools
Sick in Walsingham – Mgr Hulme sold Southwell House to Sons of Divine Providence; it will be a Home for handicapped people.
Lynford Monstrance – on permanent loan from Lynford parish; possibly made by the same person who made the Wells' parish chalice.
Properties – all sold except Youth Hostel cottage – damp, have to reduce price
1984 Shrine Jubilee
Publicity – English Tourist Board to produce a fold-out referring to Walsingham; £4,000 budget for publicity for Golden Jubilee

Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSM
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-01-23-1 · Part · 1982-11-4
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Introduction – Director to perform a more spiritual role / Manager to run the Shrine; multiple reports to consider: Stan Tucker on administration, Jim Bolton on properties, Don Healey on catering and retail
Properties – properties sold (£76,500); fund debt of £50,000
Shrine – arrangements for manager; repairs for roof of Slipper Chapel
Administration and Staffing – commercial activities run by Manager (Mr B Warwick); Director (of Spiritual Life) to deepen pastoral role, and related activities; Br J Hawkes to step down; Sister Eileen as Director's secretary; redundancies
Finances – Financial year to end on 30 November; Lloyds Bank account
Shrine and Spiritual activities – religious duty presence; exposition; Divine Office; Tabernacle; Young people
1982 Events – Papal visit impact (fewer pilgrims and Bishops visiting); Papal Bicycle bought; National Feast of Our Lady of Walsingham; National Pilgrimage (lead by Bishop Couve de Murville); Ukrainian Church split meant both Orthodox Bishops did not come; Statue of Our Lady at Wembley (lap of honour)
Future – programme of dates; Projects

Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSM
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-01-27-1 · Part · 1984-11-9
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Opening paragraph: Last report to Shrine Council before Fr Peter Allen SM takes over.
Preamble: The final report is intended to be as objective as possible "for the sake of 'building the Kingdom of God'"
Staffing: difficult times in reducing staffing levels for financial and managerial reasons. Manager employed to handle Bureau aspects. Guestmasters - included a Job description and recommendations about the role alongside the Manager's own
Faint and Trust: Bishop Clark wrote in 1981 "It is only because of mutual trust that we can collaborate." problems over trust has caused unhappiness, insecurity and concerns over the future. The Shrine Council has not maintained confidentiality as it aught.
Position and Authority of the Director: Urgent need for a clear job description and to have clear reporting/authority lines. Similarly for financial matters. Gives examples of where these have all failed.
Review of Management Situation: Financial, Staff administration, General Administration.
Walsingham Association: a growing organisation with certain influences and potential to become an independent commercial enterprise. The Shrine Council need to be aware and respond appropriately.
Golden Jubilee: expenses breakdown, Celebrations, Income.
Finances 1984/85
Walsingham Community
Ecumenism
Piety Shop: Concern over service and articles sold. Goodliffe Neale experiment operating for a year (a year to go) and the promise to "eliminate 'plastic rubbish' has not been fulfilled.
Conclusion: Much achieved; administrative side leaves much to be desired; staff relations to be addressed; summary of Fr Birch's time at Walsingham "I shall never forget this unique experience and opportunity to grow in all respects. Thank you for that."
Note A: Staffing; comparison of 1981 and 1984 ; suggested organisation/reporting hierarchy diagram
Note B: Staff who left
Note C: [description of a personality clash and resultant implications]
Note D: Proposed Job Description for the Director of the Shrine
Note E: Job Description of Manager of Pilgrim Bureau
Note F: Suggestion for Central Banking System for Shrine and Bureau - to separate Shrine and Bureau monies and financial management
Note G: [Job Description for] Guestmaster/mistress
Note H: Estimates of Expenditure and Income - Shrine 19845

Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSM
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-01-37-4 · Part · March 1986
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Introduction - group of laity and clergy (most not on Shrine Council / Executive) requested by the Bishop to identify issues and suggest policies and priorities
Material Developments - accommodation
Material Developments - Shrine
Liturgical developments
National Standing of Walsingham

Allen, Peter Rev SM BA MTh
GB ARCHON 2913 PA47-b-01-01-7 · Item · 1976-3-24
Part of Church of the Annunciation Parish, Walsingham

Met Fr Richmond, Fr Murphy & Canon Mossey - all agree boundaries would take Burnham Thorpe, North Creake and South Creake from Well; and, Brancaster, Docking and Stanhoe from Hunstanton - about 36 - 40 square miles. Fr Richmond thinks the parish is financially comfortable (I think he lives a very spartan existence). Fr Hammond did a Dean's report in 1974 and found the property to be in good shape.

Hammond, Leo Andrew Rev (1913-1999)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA28-05-02-7-1 · Part · 2 March 1970
Part of Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish, King's Lynn

Almost all the Juniors were confirmed by Bishop Clark in December.
Closure of convent - extra accommodation needed at school from September.
Staff courses attended
Mr Coyle cannot continue after 31 August, being unqualified. One or two new teachers required
Cat's whisker radio was replaced by a portable radio - a range of other equipment in place.
Extensive reference library built up.

Correspondent
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-01-25 · Item · July 1980
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Agreed plan for the development of the Slipper Chapel:

  • 8 September, high altar (donated by UCM) to be taken down and stored
  • Open Air Altar erected
  • 10 September demolition starts
  • 22 September - piling contractor arrives
  • 31 July 1981 - anticipated completion date

Planning permission granted
Appeal Committee established:
Appeal Director: Fr Clive Birch SM
Chairman: Michael Ward
Vice Chairman: Stan Tucker
Treasurer: Fr Peter Wilson
Financial Adviser; Major Hugh Fraser
Committee members: Lady Mariegold Jamieson, Rev John Hawkes, Mary Hisley
Patrons: Cardinal Hume and Duke of Norfolk

Finance: Programme cost calculated at £365,000

Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSM
Plan of Campaign
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-02-02-1 · Item · 1970-6-18
Part of Walsingham Shrine

(2nd Draft) [No Author indicated]
Summary of Development to date
Background
The Pilgrimage Centre - its new significance
The present fund-raising situation
Course 1 (Nationwide campaign)
Course 2 (Capital funds campaign)
Walsingham and its relevance as England's National Shrine in the Modern Age
Financial needs (Capital non-recurring0
Number and Size of Gifts Needed
Funding
Financial Need (Capital non-recurring) includes financial cost
Number and size of Gifts Needed £200,000
Sources of Gifts
Types of Gifts
Deed of Covenant
Plan of action
Organisation
Quotas
Linear Calendar - June to October
Dates by which Sums must be achieved
Suggested Quota for Diocese
Designated Gifts

Unknown
GB ARCHON 2913 PA02-03-07 · File · 11-1-1988
Part of Our Lady and St Peter Parish, Aldeburgh

Visit to Aldeburgh/Leiston by Financial administrator. Fr Hammond & Treasurer John Lanning were present.
Survey indicates the presbytery needs up to £30,000 spending on it. It suggests the existing presbytery be sold (£95,000) and anew one built between presbytery and church. Fr Dick Wilson has been consulted and suggested that new windows are installed, wiring surveyed, leave sites as is for now. Fr Hammond wishes to remain in current presbytery bit will do the Bishop's bidding.

Hammond, Leo Andrew Rev (1913-1999)
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-01-11-1 · Part · 1980-11-17
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Slipper Chapel Development: Demolition, Selection of Main contractor, Appeal Committee, Appeal organisation, Launch, money raised so far (£200,000)
Bureau Finances - Since Jan 1990, Dow House Sale, Accommodation use
Ecumenism - New Anglican Shrine administrator, Altar, Anomaly of Two Shrines
Other Aspects - Sick, Holy Shroud
Shrine Council Constitution - Look at Guardians, Our Situation
1982 - Papal Visit?

Birch, Clive Rev SM LGSM
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-03-03-42-1 · Part · 1996-02-15
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Statement created from the notes and further thoughts of Anthony Rossi on the subject of the new window for the Slipper Chapel. These were used in the presentation by Mr Rossi to the Historic Churches Committee for RCDEA. A comprehensive description of the proposal, the project and the design plus the comments made by various individuals and organisations. Headings are:

  1. Introduction
  2. Reason for a new window at East end
  3. Existing window
  4. The new design
  5. Costs and timescales
  6. External protection
Rossi, Anthony Paul Mr (1932-2020)
Walsingham (Notes)
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-02-03-6-1 · Part · 1972-2-22
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Contents:
Site of Shrine
The Hostel or Pilgrim Bureau
The Control of the Shrine and Hostel: The Hostel; Shrine Appeal and Capital Expenditure
Schedule A: Advances to Walsingham as at 31 December 1971
Schedule B: Walsingham [Usage Statistics 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971]
Schedule C: Operating Results of the Hostel/Shrine - 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971

Tansley Witt & Co (1866-1979)