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.
Even with the finance available, one still has to go through the Finance Board. Julian Limetani is hesitant about this - speak to him before getting down to plans, costs, etc.
Glad to you are back safely from Leningrad
An annual report form signed by A Philpot, completed prior to the next Bishop's visitation on 28 May 1986. Series of questions under the headings: 1. Condition of the Church; 2. Parish Registers; 3. Record of Parishioners; 4. General Condition of Parish Property.
Philpot, Anthony Rev (1935-2016)An annual report form signed by Dean Rogers, completed prior to the next Bishop's visitation on 11 September 1996. Series of questions under the headings: 1. Condition of the Church; 2. Parish Registers; 3. Record of Parishioners; 4. General Condition of Parish Property.
Rogers T (?) Dean 1996Fr 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 RevFr Drury, "within weeks of moving to St Ives", sets out the case for increased accommodation at Mass, etc. Parish Council agrees. St Ives is scheduled to grow in population. Mass currently has 35-50 people standing regularly. Sunday School has 60 children between 5 to 10 - have to meet in the Church. Plan enclosed to Bishop's consideration. Architect, a parishioner, Julian Limentani, willing to give services of his firm and himself for free. He has supervised recent work on church roof.
Peter Wilson and Fr Drury have discussed that matter and consider that the project of £30,000 is possible financially. Notes that Bishop may think this clashes with the Cathedral Appeal but parish has agreed to give £500 to the appeal annually.
manuscript annotation in red ink: "Deeds out at Council (Feb)".
First 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.
Fr Kerby writes that a parishioner Mrs Mary Allen, has an inheritance which she wishes to use to enclose a space by the church to create a Lady Chapel. Julian Limntani highlighted a problem with water getting in at the roof. Fr Kerby thinks it would be convenient for weekday Mass and help develop Marian devotion in the parish. Nothing to pay.
Kerby, Raymond Rev (?-2009)Front cover: image of RC Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus; Title
Inside front: map showing location of parish in relation to neighbouring parishes
Pg 1 Forward by Fr Porczak, PP; pg 2 ; image of bells; pg 3 Contents:
Early beginnings 5
A Recycled Church 6
Pugin's little gem 9
The church exterior 9
The church interior 10
Continued expansion - the church hall 15
Celebration of 100 years 16
Solar Installation 17
Legacy 17
Glossary 17
Bibliographies 19
Appendix 21 [inside rear cover]
(Bishops of Northampton Diocese, Bishops of East Anglia Diocese., Parish Priests, Assistant priests, Deacons)
Rear cover: image of Plaque from Civic Society of St Ives - "Church of the Sacred Heart"
A surveyor's report on the Church and Presbytery in St Ives. Conclusion: "These buildings are in a reasonably sound condition with the exception of the roof over the Presbytery and the ceilings mentioned in the report." Referring to a proposed internal rearrangement of the Presbytery and extension to the Church, it lists other work items, with a cost estimate, to be taken into account: New roof (£1200), ceilings (£150), replacement of floor (£350), Redecoration (£300), New garage (£350).
UnknownFrom Introduction
"1.1 In April 2021 Archaeological Solutions Ltd was commissioned to conduct historic building recording of St Francis of Assisi Church, Ermine Street, Papworth Everard, Cambridgeshire, CB23 3RR (NGR TL 28443 63120; Figs. 1 & 2). The recording was required to fulfil a condition of planning consent to demolish the building (South Cambridgeshire District Council Planning Ref. S/4270/19/VC). However, prior to carrying out the survey, the building was demolished. Consequently, this project comprises the production of a retrospective historic building recording report created from historic sources and photographs provided by the client. A separate phase of working conducted comprised a trial trench evaluation, which is the subject of a separate report by AS (Bingham and Podbury 2021)."
Report Contents
Oasis Summary Sheet Summary
1 Introduction
2 Description Of The Site
3 Methodology
4 Research
5 The Building (App. 2 And Fig. 10)
6 Discussion
Deposition Of The Archive
Acknowledgements
Bibliography
Appendix 1 Historic Images And Plans
Appendix 2 Photographic Surveys
Appendix 3 Cartographic And Documentary Evidence
Figure
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
ParishionerDocumentation relating to the Church constructed in 1952
2021: site being redeveloped as 4 flats
Typed (by Fr Nesden?) extract from "St Ives Guide". Short description of the Catholic community in St Ives from 1843 to 1902. Specific mention of the transportation of St Andrew's church from Cambridge to St Ives.
Fr Nesden adds notes:
- the original dedication can be seen in the windows above the altar - one dedicated to St Andrew; another to St Felix.
- the route for the barges was via the River Cam, to the Great Ouse and then the quay in St Ives
- The window to St George commemorates "his confirmation in 1859" which may refer to Mr Pauling.