Letter 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)Wymondham
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Writing to "Rev Mother" (no name or address) the Bishop explains that there is confusion about the contribution of vestments, etc. between Woburn Sands and Wymondham, both poor missions in his Diocese. He is writing to Fr Banham at Woburn Sands for more information. He ends by saying "I am extremely grateful for your generosity to my poor Missions."
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)Bishop asking Sir John Gilbert for an expert answer on whether the authorities can put children withdrawn from religious lessons to anything else they want to.
Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)The Duke (Henry Fitzalan Howard 15th Duke of Norfolk) will provide aid for the Congress (3rd National Catholic Congress held in Norwich in 1912) but has advised to hold off for an application until after Christmas. £5 spent on chapel at Diss, which will be more comfortable in consequence.
Wymondham accommodation offers: 1. hotel room for £30 per annum; 2. Old brush factory - very large - £15 plus upkeep; 3. ("providential") Sketch attached - hobby build but most "ecclesiastical" - £40 (Canon prefers £35 )
Canon describes the last offer at length. An organ builder and Registrar of Births, who was most interested during the motor mission, heard of their difficulties and offered his building which is done up like a Catholic church: decent organ to be left, water stoup, capable of 60 person seating, considerable amount of oak from the old Abbey worked into it. (sketch attached). What to do? Would like to close the offer at once.
Mr Jermingham is trying to get the Beckett Memorial Chapel - but odds are against it as the vicar wants to rent it and he is on the board!
Enclosing Fr Phillips Oath, he commences at Wymondham today. Nicest man I have ever met - he will do great things. "I'm very busy - too busy, in fact."
Freeland, John Francis Rev (1861-1940)An amended letter drafted by Canon Tonks to Chas Hornor; Inviting him to consider variations on value according to different interpretations of costs/rental income.
notes written on back: "Not prepared to do anything during War; Let know if can keep matter open; report; Bp like to see property himself; leave open few months"
Provision of Church & presbytery in Wymondham a very great work and quite necessary. But need thorough consideration. The Vicar-General has experience in purchasing sites; need to consider current and future needs. Is Norwich growing towards Wymondham or vice versa?
Tonks, Joseph Rev (1863-1943)Photo 1: Bishop Smith, with Fr Jennings, being presented with a copy of the church's plans.
Photo 2: General view of church showing extension.
Text: Consecration and dedication ceremony conducted by Bishop Peter Smith at the completion of £194,000 extension project.
Contract of Employment for Pastoral Assistant covering period from April 1986. signed by Sr Alies and Bishop Clark
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.
CorrespondentCWL (Salford Diocesan Branch, Manchester Section) Miss Gertrude Jarvis (Hon. Sec.) after having heard the Bishop and Mr K G Chesterton [sic] speaking about the difficulty in supplying Diocesan missions, say that the "Association of Perpetual Adoration & Work for Poor Missions" is run by CWL (Manchester) and can help a little with vestments. Invites the Bishop to fill in the application form.
Manuscript annotation: "Wrote to Miss Jarvis to send a form to Fr Phillips at Wymondham. Had previously sent him this letter which he returned today. Nov 12 / 26."
Form for use prior to Bishop's Visitation 12-7-1985, sections are:
- Condition of Church
- Parish Registers
- Record of Parishioners
- General Condition of Parish Property
(last report 1983)
Signed by Fr Harry Wace comment: "In summary Fr Brown has the administration in excellent order now."
Form for use prior to Bishop's Visitation, 17-6-1988, sections are:
- Condition of Church
- Parish Registers
- Record of Parishioners
- General Condition of Parish Property - ("Hall on its last legs!"; Toller to undertake survey)
(last report 1983)
Signed by Fr Harry Wace comment: "A very well run Parish."
Form for use prior to Bishop's Visitation, 17-6-1988, sections are:
- Condition of Church
- Parish Registers
- Record of Parishioners
- General Condition of Parish Property - ("Hall continues to deteriorate")
(last report 1983)
Signed by Fr Harry Wace comment: "A well run happy Parish."
Dean's (Fr Harry Wace) visitation of Wymondham Parish; first page is a personal judgement on the Parish Priest by the Dean and acts as a cover note for the attachments completed by Parish priests: Fr David Jennings and assistant priest Fr George Bennet
Wace, Harry Montague Anthony Rev (1926-2002)Sub-heads: "Former captive priests officiate", "18th Division", "From Sumatra"; 2 columns: #1 280mm, #2 90mm.
Provides the background to the priests and the decision t build the church. A memorial to Far East PoWs (FEPOWs); 25,000 names recorded in the memorial book. Fr Cowin raised funds for the church. Designed by Donovan Purcell. Reredos designed and painted by Mr John Hensher. Side chapel fabricated for materials from the old church, which was itself a converted stable. Names those leading the ceremony and sketches out some individuals' own backgrounds.
Not signed nor addressed but most likely to Mr Venner of Manchester given the subject matter.
The offer by Mrs Newton of "Red House" in Wymondham is refused as being unsuitable for a chapel on an number of grounds and because the potential for a remunerative rent is remote.
Minute book
Image 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 Mr