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GB ARCHON 2913 PA42-01-02-13 · Item · 26 July 1939
Part of The Sacred Heart Parish, Southwold

Mr Weld of Witham & Co now has the written wishes and told him that the will was not clear about the beneficiaries hence the need for the document to be passed to the Archbishop. £300 to Southwold immediately with remaining £200 upon the death of Mrs Gordon's sister (Miss Murry who is very old). Fee by the Westminster Finance Board is £10 - which both himself and Mr Weld thought excessive. Mr Weld's "would not be much".

St Leger Mason, Henry Patrick Rev (-1940)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA42-01-02-14a · Item · December 1941
Part of The Sacred Heart Parish, Southwold

Page entitled "A Clarification of facts re the Southwold Mary Gordon Legacy" signed by R F P Howarth MC "I am, yours obediently in C.J." which indicates he's a clergyman.
Provided to help make the documents held in Northampton more intelligible.
Addresses of the legal organisations involved; payments associated with the will/wishes of Mr Gordon; Gates, Cope Votive candle stand all mentioned as being in the possession of Southwold mission.
Enclosures listed [not present]: 3 signature slips for Bank; 2 petitions for faculties to receive converts; letter from Gordon a/c executors; letter from solicitor Diocese Westminster; letter from Finance Board Westminster; Proof of £13 due to Mission a/c from Gordon a/c

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GB ARCHON 2913 PA02-01-04-62 · Item · 2-2-1946
Part of Our Lady and St Peter Parish, Aldeburgh

Bishop advises that deeds for presbytery (Normanhurst plots 34 & 35?) are with Withams. As is the separate deed for church plot. Good idea to have a church hall, but, all costs, etc. must go through Finance Board, which meets on 26 February. Bishop is at the Convent in Ipswich and could deal with the matter himself if it is urgent. Does Fr Jolly know anything about Mrs Spencer of Thoringham, Saxmundham? May have lunch there and might meet Fr Jolly there too.

Bishop's Office
GB ARCHON 2913 PA30-01-0-4-50 · Item · 11-7-1953
Part of Our Lady of Good Counsel and St Peter Parish, March

Letter to Bishop Parker describing state of Chatteris property which he visited "on my way home". Generally poor condition with much damp in the walls. Mr Dodds , Clerk of the Council and Secretary of the Friends Meeting Society (who are selling the chapel - valued at £250) showed him around and admitted no repairs done for 17 years. Builder in contention to buy would probably out bid the church. Canon Malone & Canon Hunting agree that they should not proceed further. So has stopped a bid and put Withams on standby. Fr Collins could not contact Fr Gaffney by telephone.

Collins, Gerard A Rev
GB ARCHON 2913 PA42-01-03-4 · Item · 15 August 1960
Part of The Sacred Heart Parish, Southwold

Neighbour (a parishioner) is selling a house, building a bungalow in the garden. The buyer wants a garage at the rear as access to common is not permitted. Offer is to sell the land where our current garage is to the parishioner; he will build us a new garage. Map of site attached.
Manuscript annotation: "I write to Witham. Write Rudd, also Bill [Canon Hunting] for proposed new road now dropped, OK. What sort of garage & fence, Pay Job fees."

Rudd, Francis J Rev (-1973)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA19-01-03-3 · Item · 1-2-1962
Part of St Mary's Parish, Great Yarmouth

Fr Dennis informs the Bishop that the decision has been reversed and they have permission to build a church on the site in Caister. The land owner has given clear instructions about writing to Witham & Co. The local Development Fund can now go ahead with local Catholic engagement. The Church roof and its 110+ year old tiles are leaking badly - so need to be seen to before internal decoration begins. Fr Dennis hopes to do this job before he goes.

Dennis, Norman Rev SJ
GB ARCHON 2913 PA19-01-03-14 · Item · 27-1-1964
Part of St Mary's Parish, Great Yarmouth

Draft letter believed to be from Bishop Leo Parker to the SJ Provincial [Terence Corrigan?].
Having to make a submission on Diocesan properties to the Charity Commission before the end of March to meet the needs of the new Charities Act. No records of what the Society hold. Caister Chapel and cemetery seem to be leasehold and not freehold. Also who are the owners of St Mary's parochial school? Need information from the Society by return. The Diocesan solicitors are Witham, Weld and Co of 11 Ashby Place.

Parker, Thomas Leo Rev (1887-1975)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA40-01-04-15 · Item · 26-5-1965
Part of Our Lady of Lourdes and St John Fisher Parish, Sawston

Fr Fennell referring to Bishop Parker's request to forward Outline Plannng Permission information. Suggestion by a land agent that a wooden structure from Haverhill might be erected in the site - but this has nothing to do with the existing planning application for a permanent church. Issue over payment of legal fees, needed to raise it with Messrs Witham Weld & Co. Left to solicitor's discretion on whether to proceed about this, but Fr Fennell considers it a minor matter which might jeopardise the sale.

Fennell, John Rev (1929-1977)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA40-01-04-4 · Item · 3-10-1969
Part of Our Lady of Lourdes and St John Fisher Parish, Sawston

Moorcraft (Bishop's Secretary) saying Bishop is OK with the proposal and he therefore forwards the deeds for him to deal with Witham Weld. John Fennel has looked at the deeds and the question raised has been sorted out despite the deeds not being clear.

Moorcraft, Gerald William Rev (1936-2011)
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-02-03-2 · Item · c 1970-9-28
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Proceed to draft Trust Deed. Not it will only contain the funds form the appeal. May need to vest property in the Trust. Money advanced for essential building at the Slipper Chapel ; Diocese will recover these from the appeal.

Moorcraft, Gerald William Rev (1936-2011)
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-07-15 · Item · 1970-10-14
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Purchase price of #15,750. Vendor's solicitors to be in contact soon - please deal with on our behalf. Property will be used for accommodation of those visiting Walsingham, as we develop Walsingham as a Shrine and Catholic Centre.

Moorcraft, Gerald William Rev (1936-2011)
GB ARCHON 2913 WSHR-01-06-6 · Item · 1972-3-7
Part of Walsingham Shrine

Rules for the Pilgrim Club enclosed. Thinks these are acceptable for the Diocese but could Michael Kelleher confirm this? Also is there a need for a licence to be issued to the Club for occupying part of Elmham House?

Moorcraft, Gerald William Rev (1936-2011)