image: Army Hut interior from "Outposts of Faith" pamphlet 1921
Location: Seaward Avenue, Leiston, Suffolk IP16 4BA
Background: http://www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/leistonrc.html (accessed 19-1-2019)
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Draft
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1912-1916: resident priest at Aldeburgh
1913: writing to Bishop[?] about congregation numbers
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1912-1916: resident priest at Aldeburgh
1913: writing to Bishop[?] about congregation numbers
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Been in France for his eldest brother's funeral. Congregation numbers: last year (1912) Fr Bouloi said 64; Fr Coltee waiting to get to know the parish - not all are fervent Catholics, but cannot get the count to more than 50.
RCDEA Archive
pre-2018: XJT1 file 1
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227mm x 177mm
Parishioner - name given to unknown / one-off or reduced contacts / anonymising label
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Letter signed by: J M W Smith, Chas A Christmas, K Smith, W P McLoughlin, H G M McLoughlin. (Address "Glandore", 41 Carr Avenue, Leiston)
Writing to appeal to the Bishop to support the building of a church in Leiston. Accommodation in a tiny room in a private house being used now is too crowded. Plot of land bought for £70; wooden structure proposed for about £200. A hut (20ft x 68ft) is available for £90; fund available about £35; aware of another hut (120ft x 20ft) for £180 excluding transport and re-erection. Both huts will be sold soon if no action taken.
Pencilled annotation: "Copy of what we sent to Bishop Keating".
RCDEA Archive
pre-2018: XPD2
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200mm x 252mm
Parishioner - name given to unknown / one-off or reduced contacts / anonymising label
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Letter signed by: Chas A Christmas, R Macdonald, W P McLoughlin, J M W Smith, K Smith. (Address "Glandore", 41 Carr Avenue, Leiston)
Representing the Leiston Catholic Congregation. 5,000 population with about 30 attending services.; could be more if a Church was present; more so as 200 houses are to built. Appealing to the Bishop to support the building of a church in Leiston. Fr Delaney has told them that the Bishop has offered to donate substantially to the Church Building Fund. Believe they can offer £108 towards costs. Accommodation in a tiny room in a private house being used now is too crowded. Plot of land bought for £70; wooden structure proposed for about £200. A hut (20ft x 68ft) is available for £90; fund available about £35; aware of another hut (120ft x 20ft) for £180 excluding transport and re-erection. Both huts will be sold soon if no action taken.
RCDEA Archive
pre-2018: XNP1 Aldeburgh 7
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200mm x 252mm
Appointed bishop on 5 February 1908 and consecrated on 25 February 1908. Translated to the Archbishopric of Liverpool on 13 June 1921. Died 1928 aged 68.
Published
Bishop Keating considers 20ft x 68 ft hut is adequate, and a bargain at £90. He will give the money to the Mission provided:
1. site is free of restrictions,
2. Fr Delaney approves and supports this
3. Congregation guarantee to obtain the funds for everything else - removal, re-erection, fittings and furnishings.
Their zeal and generosity gave the Bishop great satisfaction.
RCDEA Archive
pre-2018: XNP1 Aldeburgh 8
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201mm x 256mm
Parishioner - name given to unknown / one-off or reduced contacts / anonymising label
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K Smith writing: Thanks for the generous gift. Need to ensure that the funds are delivered to the hut owner Mr A Gibbs of Leiston.
RCDEA Archive
pre-2018: XNP1 Aldeburgh 9
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225mm x 178mm
Appointed bishop on 5 February 1908 and consecrated on 25 February 1908. Translated to the Archbishopric of Liverpool on 13 June 1921. Died 1928 aged 68.
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Cheque for £90 made out to Mr A Gibbs enclosed. "He must be very hard up, or very dubious about our credit!"
RCDEA Archive
unknown
PA02
204mm x 129mm
1920: Sale of Hut for Church at Leiston
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Arthur Gibbs receipt made out to Mrs John Mundella Smith for £90 in respect of Hut at Mendlesham
RCDEA Archive
pre-2018: XNP1 Aldeburgh 10
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128mm x 90mm
1920: Sale of Hut for Church at Leiston
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Arthur Gibbs' receipt made out to Mrs John Mundella Smith for £50 in respect of erecting Hut.
RCDEA Archive
pre-2018: XNP1 Aldeburgh 17b
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128mm x 90mm
1920: Sale of Hut for Church at Leiston
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Arthur Gibbs' receipt made out to Mr Christmas for £25 in respect of erecting Hut in Carr Avenue.
RCDEA Archive
pre-2018: XNP1 Aldeburgh 17a
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128mm x 90mm
1920: Sale of Hut for Church at Leiston
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Account addressed to Mrs J M Mundella Smith:
Purchase hut (£80); taking down and transporting to Carr Av. (£20); Rebuild, make/form partitions & altar rails, painting, new stove (£190); received on account £165; owing £125
RCDEA Archive
pre-2018: XNP1 Aldeburgh 18
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208mm x 255mm
1920: Sale of Hut for Church at Leiston
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Addressed to Mrs J M Mundella Smith, Mr Gibbs is away for 10 days but requests that £50 to £70 be provided towards outstanding amount this week.
RCDEA Archive
pre-2018: XNP1 Aldeburgh 20
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186mm x 252mm
Parishioner - name given to unknown / one-off or reduced contacts / anonymising label
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Mr Chas A Christmas ("Elmbank", Leiston, Suffolk) says that Fr Delaney is still unable to write. He encloses an account and asks the Bishop if he can write-off £130 debt on the church account. The opening of the church has brought great happiness and awakened a new spirit towards one another and to the priest.
RCDEA Archive
pre-2018: XNP1 Aldeburgh 16
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201mm x 253mm
Parishioner - name given to unknown / one-off or reduced contacts / anonymising label
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Account showing list of parish donors to buy the land; the hut (The Bishop); to build & equip. ; amount owing to the builder; extra costs for laying on utilities and equipment, fixing roof and installing fencing.
Debt owed £180
RCDEA Archive
pre-2018: XNP1 Aldeburgh 19
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200mm x 320mm
1863: born
1889: ordained
1889-1895: Northampton
1894-1924: Parish Priest, St Edwards, Kettering
Northampton Diocese Treasurer
1943, Jan 18: died
Published
Canon Tonks has been instructed by the Board of Finance that in the light of the Bishop having already been generous towards Leiston, they cannot advise him to cover the £180 debt. Suggests Leiston congregation try to meet it themselves and if not possible then ask the Finance Board for a Loan.
RCDEA Archive
pre-2018: XNP1 Aldeburgh 21
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225mm x 177mm
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Parish Priest for the Blessing & Opening of the Church on 24/25 April 1925
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Asks for countersignature to register Leiston Church for the solemnisation of marriages.
RCDEA Archive
pre-2018: XNP1 Aldeburgh 101
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177mm x 227mm
Born: Nice, France on 5 February 1868
Parents: Valentine Dudley Henry Cary Elwes & (second) wife Alice Geraldine née Ward
Ordained: 30 May 1896
Bishop: Diocese of Northampton from 21 November 1921 to 1 May 1932; consecration 15 December 1921 [principal consecrator was Cardinal Francis Bourne, Archbishop of Westminster, and the principal co-consecrators were Bishop Arthur Doubleday of Brentwood and Bishop Thomas Dunn of Nottingham]
Died: 1 May 1932, aged 64,
Buried: Great Billing, Northamptonshire
Published
Sends the countersigned application. "I hope I have done it proprely[sic]".
RCDEA Archive
pre-2018: XNP1 Aldeburgh 102
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127mm x 203mm
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1863: born
1889: ordained
1889-1895: Northampton
1894-1924: Parish Priest, St Edwards, Kettering
Northampton Diocese Treasurer
1943, Jan 18: died
Published
A demand by Mr Yorke for £215 is incorrect. Purchase money for Leiston site was collected by Leiston people. "The nun" left £40 in your hands for purchase of land in Aldeburgh, and a further sum with the Bishop sufficient to complete the purchase of £150. You should contact Mr Yorke and explain the mistake.
RCDEA Archive
pre-2018: XJT2 File 6
PA02
201mm x257mm
Parish Priest for the Blessing & Opening of the Church on 24/25 April 1925
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Leiston church has £269 in hand. Asks Bishop to decide how £250 should be invested - War Loan perhaps?
RCDEA Archive
pre-2018: XNP1 Aldeburgh 105
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177mm x227mm
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"Unknown" = no-one can be assumed to have written/created a document, taken a photo, donated an artefact, etc. Research may clarify at a later date.
Published
side 1: Manuscript invitation to attend a meeting at Co-op hall on Wednesday 19 December at 7.45pm. Plans for a new church in Leiston to be discussed; Rural Dean Canon J H Thomson will be present.
side 2: addressed to Fr Hillier in Carr Street, Leiston
RCDEA Archive
pre-2018: XPD2
PA02
139mm x 83mm
1921: item re Concert for RC Church in Leiston
1963: item re new church i Leiston
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Short item describing a meeting held at Leiston Co-op hall to discuss plans for a new church in Leiston. Present, Canon J H Thomson and Fr Hillier PP. Announced intention to hold a number of fund raising activities which should involve all Catholics in the area.
RCDEA Archive
pre-2018: XPD2
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Page 6 of The Leiston Observer and Mercury, 295mm x 418mm
item: 56mm x 80mm
"Unknown" = no-one can be assumed to have written/created a document, taken a photo, donated an artefact, etc. Research may clarify at a later date.
Published
Poster explaining the need to replace the 1922 Army Hut with a new church in Leiston. Allan Reid, Architect to Aldeburgh Church, has produced a design for a brick building for £2,500; but a serviceable portion can be built for £1,000. Building Fund Committee (listed at end) has been formed and the appeal is being spread further than Leiston.
RCDEA Archive
unknown
PA02
203mm x 258mm
Established in 1910 by Stanley J. Wearing (1881-1960), his first commission being the YMCA in Thetford. His other buildings included St Mary's Baptist Church, the Howlett and White Shoe factory (both in Norwich) and many council houses, the earliest being in 1912 at Thetford. During the Second World War, he was appointed by the National Buildings Record to sketch old buildings in Norwich and Norfolk. He was author of 'Georgian Norwich: Its Builders' and three volumes of 'Beautiful Norfolk Buildings'.
In 1953 Barry Hastings (d 1999), who had worked with Wearing before the war, was taken into partnership. He was joined by Anthony Rossi from 1968 to 1972 and Michael Brooks (d 1983), who became a partner in 1975. In 1984 Terry Norton became a partner, he retired in 2006 and the practice was taken over by Reynolds Jury Architecture as a going concern.
The practice's clients include area health authorities and local authorities in Norfolk; charities including the Great Hospital, Norwich, the Great Yarmouth Municipal Charities and the Norwich Consolidated Charities; ecclesiastical work included work for the Baptist Union, the Roman Catholic dioceses of Northampton and East Anglia and the Anglican diocese of Norwich (including quinquennial inspections); and it also undertook work for housing associations, the Ministry of Defence and many private clients.
The practice initially operated from 3 Upper King Street, than 3 Redwell Street, Norwich until 1957, moving to 5 Cathedral Street, Norwich, until 1965, when it moved to 14 Princes Street: it remained there until 2006.
Published
Report, site drawings and Fr Hillier letter enclosed [not present]. Council have offered a third or fourth site as an alternative to King George's Avenue in their effort to improve the housing development behind. This latest offering is the best so far; suggest Diocese accept it.
Northampton Diocesan Archive
accession
PA02
207mm x 265mm
Established in 1910 by Stanley J. Wearing (1881-1960), his first commission being the YMCA in Thetford. His other buildings included St Mary's Baptist Church, the Howlett and White Shoe factory (both in Norwich) and many council houses, the earliest being in 1912 at Thetford. During the Second World War, he was appointed by the National Buildings Record to sketch old buildings in Norwich and Norfolk. He was author of 'Georgian Norwich: Its Builders' and three volumes of 'Beautiful Norfolk Buildings'.
In 1953 Barry Hastings (d 1999), who had worked with Wearing before the war, was taken into partnership. He was joined by Anthony Rossi from 1968 to 1972 and Michael Brooks (d 1983), who became a partner in 1975. In 1984 Terry Norton became a partner, he retired in 2006 and the practice was taken over by Reynolds Jury Architecture as a going concern.
The practice's clients include area health authorities and local authorities in Norfolk; charities including the Great Hospital, Norwich, the Great Yarmouth Municipal Charities and the Norwich Consolidated Charities; ecclesiastical work included work for the Baptist Union, the Roman Catholic dioceses of Northampton and East Anglia and the Anglican diocese of Norwich (including quinquennial inspections); and it also undertook work for housing associations, the Ministry of Defence and many private clients.
The practice initially operated from 3 Upper King Street, than 3 Redwell Street, Norwich until 1957, moving to 5 Cathedral Street, Norwich, until 1965, when it moved to 14 Princes Street: it remained there until 2006.
Published
Leiston cum Sizewell UDC's alternative site on offer as direct exchange for existing site held by Catholic Church. Report addresses: District, Encumbrances, Adjoining owners, Boundaries, Planning, Ground, Services, Site layout, Recommendations. Wearing & Hastings recommend the site to the Bishop for acceptance as there are benefits, not least it is larger and hence cost effective in exchange.
Northampton Diocesan Archive
accession
PA02
207mm x 330mm
Established in 1910 by Stanley J. Wearing (1881-1960), his first commission being the YMCA in Thetford. His other buildings included St Mary's Baptist Church, the Howlett and White Shoe factory (both in Norwich) and many council houses, the earliest being in 1912 at Thetford. During the Second World War, he was appointed by the National Buildings Record to sketch old buildings in Norwich and Norfolk. He was author of 'Georgian Norwich: Its Builders' and three volumes of 'Beautiful Norfolk Buildings'.
In 1953 Barry Hastings (d 1999), who had worked with Wearing before the war, was taken into partnership. He was joined by Anthony Rossi from 1968 to 1972 and Michael Brooks (d 1983), who became a partner in 1975. In 1984 Terry Norton became a partner, he retired in 2006 and the practice was taken over by Reynolds Jury Architecture as a going concern.
The practice's clients include area health authorities and local authorities in Norfolk; charities including the Great Hospital, Norwich, the Great Yarmouth Municipal Charities and the Norwich Consolidated Charities; ecclesiastical work included work for the Baptist Union, the Roman Catholic dioceses of Northampton and East Anglia and the Anglican diocese of Norwich (including quinquennial inspections); and it also undertook work for housing associations, the Ministry of Defence and many private clients.
The practice initially operated from 3 Upper King Street, than 3 Redwell Street, Norwich until 1957, moving to 5 Cathedral Street, Norwich, until 1965, when it moved to 14 Princes Street: it remained there until 2006.
Published
Bishop's suggestion to move the church to the south is raised wit Council's solicitors. Suggest meeting on site when the Bishop visits in March, to discuss layout before work starts on plans.
Manuscript annotation "28 March [visit date?]"
second part of letter: new church may be built at Earl's Barton - for guidance church at Roade designed for 128 people for £4650 (includes paving and small front wall).
Northampton Diocesan Archive
accession
PA02
207mm x 133mm
Established in 1910 by Stanley J. Wearing (1881-1960), his first commission being the YMCA in Thetford. His other buildings included St Mary's Baptist Church, the Howlett and White Shoe factory (both in Norwich) and many council houses, the earliest being in 1912 at Thetford. During the Second World War, he was appointed by the National Buildings Record to sketch old buildings in Norwich and Norfolk. He was author of 'Georgian Norwich: Its Builders' and three volumes of 'Beautiful Norfolk Buildings'.
In 1953 Barry Hastings (d 1999), who had worked with Wearing before the war, was taken into partnership. He was joined by Anthony Rossi from 1968 to 1972 and Michael Brooks (d 1983), who became a partner in 1975. In 1984 Terry Norton became a partner, he retired in 2006 and the practice was taken over by Reynolds Jury Architecture as a going concern.
The practice's clients include area health authorities and local authorities in Norfolk; charities including the Great Hospital, Norwich, the Great Yarmouth Municipal Charities and the Norwich Consolidated Charities; ecclesiastical work included work for the Baptist Union, the Roman Catholic dioceses of Northampton and East Anglia and the Anglican diocese of Norwich (including quinquennial inspections); and it also undertook work for housing associations, the Ministry of Defence and many private clients.
The practice initially operated from 3 Upper King Street, than 3 Redwell Street, Norwich until 1957, moving to 5 Cathedral Street, Norwich, until 1965, when it moved to 14 Princes Street: it remained there until 2006.
Published
Covering letter for a number of drawings and letter - Bishop had accepted the approach at a discussion in Shefford yesterday (15-7-1963).
Northampton Diocesan Archive
accession
PA02
208mm x 131mm
Established in 1910 by Stanley J. Wearing (1881-1960), his first commission being the YMCA in Thetford. His other buildings included St Mary's Baptist Church, the Howlett and White Shoe factory (both in Norwich) and many council houses, the earliest being in 1912 at Thetford. During the Second World War, he was appointed by the National Buildings Record to sketch old buildings in Norwich and Norfolk. He was author of 'Georgian Norwich: Its Builders' and three volumes of 'Beautiful Norfolk Buildings'.
In 1953 Barry Hastings (d 1999), who had worked with Wearing before the war, was taken into partnership. He was joined by Anthony Rossi from 1968 to 1972 and Michael Brooks (d 1983), who became a partner in 1975. In 1984 Terry Norton became a partner, he retired in 2006 and the practice was taken over by Reynolds Jury Architecture as a going concern.
The practice's clients include area health authorities and local authorities in Norfolk; charities including the Great Hospital, Norwich, the Great Yarmouth Municipal Charities and the Norwich Consolidated Charities; ecclesiastical work included work for the Baptist Union, the Roman Catholic dioceses of Northampton and East Anglia and the Anglican diocese of Norwich (including quinquennial inspections); and it also undertook work for housing associations, the Ministry of Defence and many private clients.
The practice initially operated from 3 Upper King Street, than 3 Redwell Street, Norwich until 1957, moving to 5 Cathedral Street, Norwich, until 1965, when it moved to 14 Princes Street: it remained there until 2006.
Published
Drawings enclosed for new design as approved by the Bishop. Planning authority comments necessitated a complete re-design also approved by the Bishop. Will now seat 200 people; have approached Dawnays re steelwork & substructure; raft structure deemed best but if you have different view get in touch soon.
Northampton Diocese Archive
accession
PA02
203mm x 255mm
Established in 1910 by Stanley J. Wearing (1881-1960), his first commission being the YMCA in Thetford. His other buildings included St Mary's Baptist Church, the Howlett and White Shoe factory (both in Norwich) and many council houses, the earliest being in 1912 at Thetford. During the Second World War, he was appointed by the National Buildings Record to sketch old buildings in Norwich and Norfolk. He was author of 'Georgian Norwich: Its Builders' and three volumes of 'Beautiful Norfolk Buildings'.
In 1953 Barry Hastings (d 1999), who had worked with Wearing before the war, was taken into partnership. He was joined by Anthony Rossi from 1968 to 1972 and Michael Brooks (d 1983), who became a partner in 1975. In 1984 Terry Norton became a partner, he retired in 2006 and the practice was taken over by Reynolds Jury Architecture as a going concern.
The practice's clients include area health authorities and local authorities in Norfolk; charities including the Great Hospital, Norwich, the Great Yarmouth Municipal Charities and the Norwich Consolidated Charities; ecclesiastical work included work for the Baptist Union, the Roman Catholic dioceses of Northampton and East Anglia and the Anglican diocese of Norwich (including quinquennial inspections); and it also undertook work for housing associations, the Ministry of Defence and many private clients.
The practice initially operated from 3 Upper King Street, than 3 Redwell Street, Norwich until 1957, moving to 5 Cathedral Street, Norwich, until 1965, when it moved to 14 Princes Street: it remained there until 2006.
Published
Bishop approves tall window; now accommodated 200 people; cost within £6,000. Planning authority's adverse comments on previous design necessitated a complete re-design. Bishop has seen these and approved. Laying of Foundation Stone: September 21st or 22nd. The inscription can be in English or Latin - please let us know what you want as soon as you can.
Northampton Diocese Archive
accession
PA02
203mm x 255mm
Established in 1910 by Stanley J. Wearing (1881-1960), his first commission being the YMCA in Thetford. His other buildings included St Mary's Baptist Church, the Howlett and White Shoe factory (both in Norwich) and many council houses, the earliest being in 1912 at Thetford. During the Second World War, he was appointed by the National Buildings Record to sketch old buildings in Norwich and Norfolk. He was author of 'Georgian Norwich: Its Builders' and three volumes of 'Beautiful Norfolk Buildings'.
In 1953 Barry Hastings (d 1999), who had worked with Wearing before the war, was taken into partnership. He was joined by Anthony Rossi from 1968 to 1972 and Michael Brooks (d 1983), who became a partner in 1975. In 1984 Terry Norton became a partner, he retired in 2006 and the practice was taken over by Reynolds Jury Architecture as a going concern.
The practice's clients include area health authorities and local authorities in Norfolk; charities including the Great Hospital, Norwich, the Great Yarmouth Municipal Charities and the Norwich Consolidated Charities; ecclesiastical work included work for the Baptist Union, the Roman Catholic dioceses of Northampton and East Anglia and the Anglican diocese of Norwich (including quinquennial inspections); and it also undertook work for housing associations, the Ministry of Defence and many private clients.
The practice initially operated from 3 Upper King Street, than 3 Redwell Street, Norwich until 1957, moving to 5 Cathedral Street, Norwich, until 1965, when it moved to 14 Princes Street: it remained there until 2006.
Published
Location plan for Leiston showing: current site / old site / new site.
Northampton Diocese Archive
accession
PA02
176mm x 136mm
Established in 1910 by Stanley J. Wearing (1881-1960), his first commission being the YMCA in Thetford. His other buildings included St Mary's Baptist Church, the Howlett and White Shoe factory (both in Norwich) and many council houses, the earliest being in 1912 at Thetford. During the Second World War, he was appointed by the National Buildings Record to sketch old buildings in Norwich and Norfolk. He was author of 'Georgian Norwich: Its Builders' and three volumes of 'Beautiful Norfolk Buildings'.
In 1953 Barry Hastings (d 1999), who had worked with Wearing before the war, was taken into partnership. He was joined by Anthony Rossi from 1968 to 1972 and Michael Brooks (d 1983), who became a partner in 1975. In 1984 Terry Norton became a partner, he retired in 2006 and the practice was taken over by Reynolds Jury Architecture as a going concern.
The practice's clients include area health authorities and local authorities in Norfolk; charities including the Great Hospital, Norwich, the Great Yarmouth Municipal Charities and the Norwich Consolidated Charities; ecclesiastical work included work for the Baptist Union, the Roman Catholic dioceses of Northampton and East Anglia and the Anglican diocese of Norwich (including quinquennial inspections); and it also undertook work for housing associations, the Ministry of Defence and many private clients.
The practice initially operated from 3 Upper King Street, than 3 Redwell Street, Norwich until 1957, moving to 5 Cathedral Street, Norwich, until 1965, when it moved to 14 Princes Street: it remained there until 2006.
Published
Plan showing orientation of church within the site at Seaward Avenue.
Northampton Diocese Archive
accession
PA02
210mm x 188mm
Established in 1910 by Stanley J. Wearing (1881-1960), his first commission being the YMCA in Thetford. His other buildings included St Mary's Baptist Church, the Howlett and White Shoe factory (both in Norwich) and many council houses, the earliest being in 1912 at Thetford. During the Second World War, he was appointed by the National Buildings Record to sketch old buildings in Norwich and Norfolk. He was author of 'Georgian Norwich: Its Builders' and three volumes of 'Beautiful Norfolk Buildings'.
In 1953 Barry Hastings (d 1999), who had worked with Wearing before the war, was taken into partnership. He was joined by Anthony Rossi from 1968 to 1972 and Michael Brooks (d 1983), who became a partner in 1975. In 1984 Terry Norton became a partner, he retired in 2006 and the practice was taken over by Reynolds Jury Architecture as a going concern.
The practice's clients include area health authorities and local authorities in Norfolk; charities including the Great Hospital, Norwich, the Great Yarmouth Municipal Charities and the Norwich Consolidated Charities; ecclesiastical work included work for the Baptist Union, the Roman Catholic dioceses of Northampton and East Anglia and the Anglican diocese of Norwich (including quinquennial inspections); and it also undertook work for housing associations, the Ministry of Defence and many private clients.
The practice initially operated from 3 Upper King Street, than 3 Redwell Street, Norwich until 1957, moving to 5 Cathedral Street, Norwich, until 1965, when it moved to 14 Princes Street: it remained there until 2006.
Published
Site Plan for King George's Avenue
Northampton Diocese Archive
accession
PA02
204mm x 329mm
Established in 1910 by Stanley J. Wearing (1881-1960), his first commission being the YMCA in Thetford. His other buildings included St Mary's Baptist Church, the Howlett and White Shoe factory (both in Norwich) and many council houses, the earliest being in 1912 at Thetford. During the Second World War, he was appointed by the National Buildings Record to sketch old buildings in Norwich and Norfolk. He was author of 'Georgian Norwich: Its Builders' and three volumes of 'Beautiful Norfolk Buildings'.
In 1953 Barry Hastings (d 1999), who had worked with Wearing before the war, was taken into partnership. He was joined by Anthony Rossi from 1968 to 1972 and Michael Brooks (d 1983), who became a partner in 1975. In 1984 Terry Norton became a partner, he retired in 2006 and the practice was taken over by Reynolds Jury Architecture as a going concern.
The practice's clients include area health authorities and local authorities in Norfolk; charities including the Great Hospital, Norwich, the Great Yarmouth Municipal Charities and the Norwich Consolidated Charities; ecclesiastical work included work for the Baptist Union, the Roman Catholic dioceses of Northampton and East Anglia and the Anglican diocese of Norwich (including quinquennial inspections); and it also undertook work for housing associations, the Ministry of Defence and many private clients.
The practice initially operated from 3 Upper King Street, than 3 Redwell Street, Norwich until 1957, moving to 5 Cathedral Street, Norwich, until 1965, when it moved to 14 Princes Street: it remained there until 2006.
Published
Site Plan for corner of Seaward Avenue and Aldeburgh Road.
Northampton Diocese Archive
accession
PA02
208mm x 325mm
1963: Contacted for Leiston Church Hall proposal
Published
Covering letter for 2 Modular building catalogues, in response to an enquiry from Mr H M Anderson.
RCDEA Archive
pre-2018: XNP6 Leiston 1
PA02
208mm x 296mm
1963: Contacted for Leiston Church Hall proposal
Published
Description of commercial modular building system
RCDEA Archive
pre-2018: XNP6 Leiston 2
PA02
300mm x 215mm
1963: Catalogue of modular building for Leiston Church Hall
Currently Marley Buildings produced by Leofric Buildings
Published
Catalogue illustrating the options available for modular construction concrete buildings.
RCDEA Archive
pre-2018: XNP6 Leiston 3
PA02
210mm x 300mm
1969: Advising Bishop regarding the Leiston Parish Hall
Published
Providing details of costs for construction of Parish Hall at Leiston. 1500 sq ft, large enough for 24 whist tables; 500 sq ft for storage space; kitchen space enough for 25 people - see Banbury Commercial Buildings and Marley System Building catalogues for examples. Attachment provides a breakdown of costs totalling £4565
RCDEA Archive
pre-2018: XNP6 Leiston 5
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203mm x268mm
The Right Reverend Alan Charles Clark was born of convert parents in Bickley, Kent on 9th August 1919. When young he contracted polio and was taken to Lourdes. He made a recovery and set his sights on the priesthood. He studied at the Venerable English College in Rome and was ordained to the Priesthood for the Archdiocese of Southwark on 11 February 1945 (The Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes). He was involved in the Second Vatican Council as a peritus and was later to become the Vice-Rector of his old seminary in Rome. From there he would return to his Diocese of Southwark where he became Parish Priest of Our Lady Help of Christian, Blackheath, Kent before being selected as the new Auxiliary Bishop of Northampton with the Titular See of Elmham.
Bishop Clark was named the Co-chairman of ARCIC (Anglican/Roman Catholic International Commission). As the first bishop of the new diocese, he had to set up all the necessary instruments and commissions for the diocese. The diocesan offices and diocesan tribunal were at The White House in Poringland near Norwich. This estate had been given to the Diocese of Northampton by the Birkbeck Family. It was the residence of the retired Bishop of Northampton, The Rt Revd Leo Parker.
Bishop Clark continued in office until his seventy-fifth birthday made it mandatory for him to tender his resignation to the Holy See in 1994. This was accepted on 21st March, 1995 and at that point he became Bishop Emeritus. He retired to a house built in the grounds and died in the 16th July, 2002 at the age of eighty-two. He was buried near the Slipper Chapel in Walsingham, Norfolk.
Published
Information about Parish Hall at Leiston to be considered at next Finance Meeting - but not in the immediate future.
RCDEA Archive
pre-2018: XNP6 Leiston 6
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125mm x 202mm
1969: Proposal for restructuring Leiston Church
Qualified as an architect from Liverpool University in 1947; trained on the Southwark Ordination Course (1973) before serving title as Assistant Curate at All Saints in Douglas (1977-80). He became Vicar at Marown (1980-87) and also served as Hospital Chaplain at Cronk Grianagh and Ballamona (1980-86).
Published
Need to restructure the church to allow the celebrant to face the congregation at the altar. Addresses this and makes suggestions to improve appearance of the church building inside and out; ends with "Can you afford a good new bronze door handle?".
RCDEA Archive
pre-2018: XNP6 Leiston 4
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208mm x 298mm
-1976: at Huntingdon
1976-1984: PP at Aldeburgh
1985: retired
1998: died
Published
Parish Council intends to obtain a building (much like a garage) to position alongside the Parish Room for storage. Budget for the project is £700. Other options have been explored. Mr Anderson, Parish Secretary, is a retired quantity surveyor and has done all the work to get the costs and information. The Bishop is asked for his approval.
Manuscript annotation: "Authorised, with consent of Treasurer by telephone 15-4-1978."
RCDEA Archive
pre-2018: XEA1 file 1
PA02
204mm x 254mm