Fr Smith replying on behalf of Bishop Clark to correspondent Miss Mary Dobson,suggesting she contact Fr Chapman at Wymondham re records of forces personnel who died in Japanese hands.
Smith, John Burley RevLetter to Mr Hogan saying he is unable to FEPOW Memorial Mass. He is welcoming the Cardinal and Archbishop Worlock in preparation for the Episcopal Jubilee of the Cathedral.
Clark, Alan Charles Rev DD (1919-2002)Correspondent Miss Mary Dobson, Teddington, Middlesex, writes to identify the church with a memorial book for Japanese held POWs in WW2. Interested in her brother's record (John Robert Dobson) being in the book. Also, Sister Isabel at Sacred Heart Primary School in Teddington is interested in her relation - Donald Lawless.
CorrespondentImage in colour showing the FEPOW (Far East Prisoner of War) memorial cabinet with memorial books. See Booklet for details & explanation of design.
Wiseman, Peter MrImage in colour showing the FEPOW (Far East Prisoner of War) memorial cabinet and its embroidered cover. See Booklet for details & explanation of design.
Wiseman, Peter MrFront cover: title page with line drawing of Wymondham Church and Presbytery; 1. Memorial Cabinet; 2. Cabinet Cover; 2. Symbolism of Embroidery; 5. Memorial Triptych; 6. Books of Remembrance; 7. Memorial Books; 10. Index of Defence Forces; inside rear cover: Acknowledgement to Embroidery research and design by Sister Theresa Keswick, Carmelite and booklet author, Peter Wiseman.
Wiseman, Peter Mr1912, 14th January: the inaugural service held at the RC chapel in Cock Street. This was built in the garden of Mr Glasspool, an organ builder, who had originally designed the building to test the pipes of the organs he had constructed.
1917, June 26: Church opened
1920: RC Community moved to a new church in Town Green, Wymondham
1952: New Church for Wymondham: The Far East Prisoners of War (FEPOW) Memorial Church was built by Fr. Malcolm Cowin, to be a permanent memorial to those who suffered as prisoners of war and internees of the Japanese during World War II. It is the only church of its kind in the world. The church acts as a ‘Living Memorial’ and is unique in being the only church dedicated to the memory of FEPOW and Civilian Internees of all Faiths and Nationalities.
Letter from Mr Hogan inviting the Bishop to the FEPOW Memorial Mass on 13 May 1994. The letter references a press release already sent to a wide range of media organisations. The Knights of St Columba (286) are organising the event.
ParishionerKnights of St Columba organising the annual memorial mass for FEPOW at Wymondham church. Provides an outline of the history and invites people to attend.
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