Cover: "The Madonna of Ipswich" / by Stanley Smith / Foreword by the Bishop of East Anglia; Image of statue
Inside cover - Author's Note: Most people know of Lourdes and, in our own country, of Walsingham.... It is not always realised that the Suffolk county town of Ipswich was once a place of such pilgrimage. ... the history of the Shrine of Our Lady of Ipswich - Our Lady of Grace which stood in what is still called Lady Lane ... The Shine was demolished in 1538. ... But was it?"
Rest comprises: 31 chapters, Bibliography, list of Subscribers and an Index
Ipswich
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Cover: "Our Lady of Ipswich" /J John Parker 1s 6d /; Image of statue (Our Lady of Grace of Ipswich statue - permission of Rev H Wace, Cambridge)
Part 1 - A History of the Shrine (pages 1-11)
Part 2 - The Controversy (pages 12-17)
Part 3 - Epilogue (pages 17-19)
Acknowledgements page 20
Bishop Smith cutting a cake. 3 observers in shot.
reverse: "St Mark's Ipswich 40th Anniversary 1st May 1999"
Charity Card
Front: Image of Oak statue
Inside "Madonna of Ipswich / English Oak 50" / (c) Sculpture Robb M Mellamphy"
Back: "Sold in aid of Meryemana Foundation, Ipswich / Charity No. 802312"
1 large metal container; carrying handles on two sides; lockable lid (no key)
Containing: 9 loose slides; 1 column of 62 slides; 1 column of 64 slides
front of box - gold lettering, "GW / SHM / Bryant"
label on the side "Fr J Thomson Aldeburgh"
Central Charity Index entry details for The Meryemana Foundation Limited
Charity CommissionDraft governing instrument - considered and suggest a number of amendments. An agreement required to reimburse the Charity for funds spent should it not have access to St Nicholas.
Charity CommissionOfficial letter that the Foundation has been entered in the Central Register of Charities
Charity Commission1 medal; aluminium
1 letter dated 7 August 2002 from Anne Clark; short history of medal provenance- medal from Miss K Martin, housekeeper for Fr L Nicholson of St Mary's Ipswich.
Revision of Leaflet - discussion on content and sequencing of items; debate of over the comparative merits of "homage" and "honour".
Mandate for an Ecumenical Centre was challenged by Mr Smith. Agreed need to demonstrate the Guild and Shrine were established prior to approaching approval/support from the Bishop
Revision of Leaflet - final draft accepted; professional production (in blue ink) for better impact; Mr Mellamphy contacted to do a line drawing
Pilgrimage Walk - secretary to publicise the event; discussion on other arrangements
AOB - Covenant Players had offered do a play (for £60 + board) on any topic - will contact the for later; bequest offer
Proposed Ecumenical centre - viability of having a centre and a shrine; St Peter's church considered for Maritime Museum could house a Theological Museum and a shrine?
Leaflet - Ipswich Typing Bureau - quality & cost for the leaflet
Pilgrimage Walk - numbers down on last year; poor support from Catholic clergy; not enough preparation
Day of Recollection - theme discussion; lunch arrangements as for last year
AOB - Mr Smith's book; Mr Mellamphy almost completed prototype statue
Subscriptions - Subscription to £2; Newsletter to £3
Bishop and Clergy Support - Fr McBride & Dr Heley met; Bishop will support shrine in principal but not financially; advised that the Guild look very carefully at any hire contract
AGM - general arrangements
AOB - membership drive; Walsingham Pilgrimage date; completed statue to be brought by Mr Mellamphy to the March meeting and talk about his visit to Nettuno; CTS leaflet opportunity; view the redundant churches with new committee after the AGM
Revision of Leaflet - Final drafting given to Dr Heley and Mr Sime
Letter to the Bishops - decided against sending a letter; need to establish the venture first; examine other ventures for lessons; need to obtain backing from influential people on the ecclesiastic sphere
AOB - Fr Woodgate date of 23 November accepted for the quiet day
Treasurer's Report - £211 in credit but 4 accounts to be settled
Pilgrimage Walk - Catholic priests reluctant
Statue - being worked on by Mr Mellamphy
The Medallion - lowest price is 60p + VAT for 1,000; too much for the Guild - seek alternatives
Leaflet - ready this week
The Statue - model completed in clay; final version to be in wood
[Meetings - discussion on nature of meetings during the coming year; Fr McBride will talk to the Bishop about the Guild and explain that it is not in competition with Walsingham - will also establish nature of Catholic clergy support]
Day of Recollection - organised; hire the school
AOB - programme for next year; meeting venues; speakers; Mr Sime leaving Ipswich and resigning as Treasurer
Pilgrimage Walk
Our Lady's Clock
Statue
Mr Smith's Book [The Madonna of Ipswich]
Fundraising
Distant Members
New Sick members
All night vigil
AOB
Response to "The Madonna of Ipswich"
September 7th [Pilgrimage Walk]
Corn Exchange Exhibition
AOB
Pilgrimage Walk - September 7th
Walsingham Pilgrimage
Mr Smith's Book
AOB
Walsingham Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage Walk - Sept 7th
Our Lady's Clock
Statue
Mr Smith's Book [The Madonna of Ipswich]
Fundraising
Distant Members
New Sick members
All night vigil
AOB