Peter Smith at Walsingham with unidentified Bishop(?) and two others
UnknownBishop Peter Smith at Walsingham leading a ceremony before the Madonna and Child statue in Walsingham. Others gathered around.
UnknownClipping [Norfolk Fair?]; copy; Letter text:
"Dear Sir,
In October's copy of Norfolk Fair, there is a photograph of part of a religious procession from St John's, now the Catholic Cathedral here in Norwich. Underneath is the date, given as about 1930s.
In the 1930s a great event took place at St John's, which I believe was the 50th anniversary of the opening of St John's in 1894. This marvellous edifice succeeded the Roman Catholic church built in 1794 in Maddermarket Church Alley. We know it as the Maddermarket theatre. The Stranger's Hall nearby, was used for exactly one hndred years as the recorty.
Going back to the episode depicted in the photograph, I personally remember it quite well. Although not a Catholic myself, I was supplied with a ticket to attend the pontifical high mass at 11 am on this particular Sunday, which I believe took place either during July or August of 1934.
This mass was sung and celebrated by the Archbishop of Cardiff, Mostyn by name, the doyen of the hierarchy at that time. It was sung in the presence of Cardinal Bourne of Westminster. In the afternoon the cardinal, archbishop, bishops and laity journeyed to open the slipper chapel at Walsingham. The procession of the Blessed Sacrament too place outside, in Norwich for the first time since the Reformation. The sacred host was carried under a white, richly-embrodered canopy held over the heads of the dignitaries, with the monstrance. Supporting staves were held by four Knights of St Columba."
reverse: "Diocesan Children's Pilgrimage / Tuesday 26th May 1998 / led by Bishop Peter Smith / Walk along new Pilgrim Walkway / Photographer: Father Peter Murray"
Murray, Peter Rev SMPhotographic record of the 2001 East Anglia Diocese Pilgrimage to Walsingham. Images of procession (people / banners / priests / etc.); image of pilgrims in area before Church of Reconciliation.
Milton, Anne Missreverse: "Dowry of Mary Pilgrimage / Sunday 13th September 1988"
Milton, Anne Missreverse: "Dowry of Mary Pilgrimage / Sunday 13th September 1988 / Bishop Clark & Bishop Peter Smith / Photographer: Anne Milton"
Milton, Anne Miss66 colour images showing people processing, eating, relaxing, talking, attending Mass, etc.
UnknownGroup of pilgrims[?] before the ruin of Walsingham Abbey
UnknownGroup of 4, Model of building being explained/examined, Nuncio
UnknownFamily (2 adults & 2 Children) sitting on rug on lawn having a picnic. One of series of photographs taken by Keron Beattie LRPS as a feature for the July 1994 edition of The Key.
Keron Beattie LRPSProcession with banners in Walsingham. "Reverse: "Hail & Farewell / East Anglia". One of series of photographs taken by Keron Beattie LRPS as a feature for the July 1994 edition of The Key.
Keron Beattie LRPSPilgrims having a meal in Walsingham - One of series of photographs taken by Keron Beattie LRPS as a feature for the July 1994 edition of The Key.
Keron Beattie LRPSArchbishop Barbarito, Bishop Clark observing the procession passing the Slipper Chapel
UnknownNuncio laying posy of flowers; Bp Clark & two others observing; Abbey grounds
UnknownBishop Smith with crozier and Fr Tester
reverse: "Ordination of Rev Francis Tester to the Priesthood by Bishop / Peter Smith / Thursday 20th May 1999 / Chapel of Reconciliation / Fr Peter Murray SM"
Papal Nuncio visited RCDEA and a photographic record exists for OLEM, Cambridge; Walsingham; St John's Primary School, Heigham Road, Norwich; Norwich Cathedral [Anglican]
Michael Manni PhotographicImage in front of Slipper Chapel as procession passes - prominent banner: Our Lady of & St Borromeo parish
Milton, Anne MissImage in front of Slipper Chapel as procession passes - prominent banner: Our Lady of Walsingham
Milton, Anne MissProcession of priests
Milton, Anne Miss