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            GB ARCHON 2913 PA51 · Fonds · 1903 to 2003

            1912, 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.

            Phillips, Thomas Kemp Rev (1883-1947)
            GB ARCHON 2913 PA51-01-01-1 · Item · 30-10-1903
            Part of Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Wymondham

            Miss Baker receives money from friends who prefer her to distribute it to small projects and not use it for big buildings. She understands that Fr Delaney is doing good work in Wymondham Mission but cannot devote all his time to it. She asks if the Bishop would allow him to be the resident priest. In addition to the £100 already sent she could provide a further £100 before the end of the year and indicates more to come. This money is from her friends and this is the manner in which they want it to be given.

            Baker, Elizabeth Anstice Miss (1849-1914)
            GB ARCHON 2913 PA51-01-01-4 · Item · 24-11-1903
            Part of Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Wymondham

            Miss Baker explains that she prefers to pay the money in a particular way since if she died within 3 years of presenting the cheque then the Bishop will be due a large bill from the Charity Commissioners. So she will pay the £200 via a solicitor through Williams Deacon's Bank for transfer to the Norwich account.

            Baker, Elizabeth Anstice Miss (1849-1914)
            GB ARCHON 2913 PA51-01-01-2 · Item · 20-11-1903
            Part of Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Wymondham

            Asking for Bank details to send cheque to. Either £75 or £100 for E Dereham, but not yet sure which, hopes for the latter. Caveat that it is not sunk in a future Church but used for "a seedling" as at Wymondham. Early answer required as she is anxious to get rid of the money, "please remember that I only collect it. I do not give it".

            Baker, Elizabeth Anstice Miss (1849-1914)
            GB ARCHON 2913 PA51-01-01-3 · Item · 20-11-1903
            Part of Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Wymondham

            Accepts that the Bishop is to consult with Canon Fitzgerald. Restates that her friends give her leave to assign the money as she can but that it is not to be used for a big church. However, if it is for a small temporary church instead of a resident priest, then she will agree to that.

            Baker, Elizabeth Anstice Miss (1849-1914)
            GB ARCHON 2913 PA51-01-01-6 · Item · 9-12-1911
            Part of Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Wymondham

            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!

            Fitzgerald, J Rev
            GB ARCHON 2913 PA51-01-01-7 · Item · 20-8-1912
            Part of Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Wymondham

            Fr Howard reports to the Bishop on the 11 days of lectures, finished on Sunday, at Wymondham. 50 to 150 attending; earnest and sympathetic; some now under instruction; Sunday School to start for 15 children. Benediction created a sensation and the little church was packed. Parson good organiser and very energetic but is impulsive and wild in his statements. They are looking forward to the Bishop visiting for Confirmation.

            Howard, Rev (saffron Walden)
            GB ARCHON 2913 PA51-01-04-3 · Item · 7-6-1913
            Part of Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Wymondham

            Writing from (St Etheldreda) Egremont Street in Ely, Fr Stokes discusses that Wymondham, a pretty town, is not growing only a brush making factory with a potential basket making business. The first house is being sold because the owner's business has gone. The nearness to Norwich (9 and half miles) makes its development unlikely/slow. Canon Stokes is keen to have a permanent priest in the town (current chapel is £35 per annum with priest's costs being £50 ) as serving it from Norwich is burdensome. The existing chapel is seems purpose built as a country Catholic Chapel and is in Mr Glasspool's garden - if that house can be bought then it would be ideal. Having a priest on site is likely to bring benefits as he could then bring local knowledge to bear on any potential purchases.

            Stokes, George Frederick Rev ( -1928)
            GB ARCHON 2913 PA51-01-04-2 · Item · 5-6-1913
            Part of Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Wymondham

            Writing from (St Etheldreda) Egremont Street in Ely, Fr Stokes informs the Bishop that he met with Canon Fitzgerald about a house. He considers there to be too much wrong with it. However, a "Nurses Home" nearby, possibly undervalued at £800, offers a better opportunity. Although he suggests that Catholic clergy should not contact the vendor since they are likely to take it off the market if they though it might become a Catholic Mission.

            Stokes, George Frederick Rev ( -1928)
            GB ARCHON 2913 PA51-01-04-5 · Item · 7-8-1915
            Part of Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Wymondham

            Cover letter for a valuation and report on a house and garden in Church Street, Wymondham. The annuity with which this property is encumbered renders it valueless. If offered to him, a property man, the £40 per annum for life for a woman (Mrs Newton) of robust health and temperate habits, he would turn it down.

            Charles J Hornor, Land Agent
            GB ARCHON 2913 PA51-01-04-4 · Item · 14-7-1915
            Part of Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Wymondham

            Mr Frank Venner is writing from Manchester to the Priest in Charge of Wymondham Mission. Mrs Newton is offering her house "Red House" for use by the Mission because her husband, Frederick Newton, was so well treated by the RC Church. The proviso is that they pay her £40 per annum for her lifetime - she is over 60 years old. If this is not taken up the place will be offered for sale.

            Venner, Solicitor
            GB ARCHON 2913 PA51-01-04-6 · Item · 1-9-1915
            Part of Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Wymondham

            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.

            Unknown
            Valuation
            GB ARCHON 2913 PA51-01-04-5-1 · Part · 27-7-1915
            Part of Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Wymondham

            Valuation for a house and garden on Church Street, Wymondham (facing church); formerly in the possession of Frederick Hawkins Newton, deceased.

            1. Site, Front Aspect, Construction, Age, Situation, Drainage
            2. Water supply, Lighting, Contents (room description and fittings)
            3. Contents cont'd
            4. Contents cont'd
            5. Contents cont'd. Garden
              6.State of Repair, Tenure, Estimated rental value, Annual outgoings, Valuation (£600)
              7&8. Proposal to form ground floor into chapel: creating one room of 31ft by 17.5ft and 10ft high is possible at a cost of 340-£50., but proportions would be wrong. Note: ...the house has been unoccupied since Michaelmas 1913 and efforts to let it were unsuccessful. It had been offered at £30 rent per annum but poor decorative order mitigated against its rental. Property values have been declining in Wymondham in the past 10 years; the price suggested is its full value. But the £40 per annum for a lady for the rest of her life makes it without value.
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            Charles J Hornor, Land Agent
            GB ARCHON 2913 PA51-01-04-7 · Item · 1-12-1915
            Part of Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Wymondham

            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"

            Tonks, Joseph Rev (1863-1943)
            GB ARCHON 2913 PA51-01-04-8 · Item · 6-12-1915
            Part of Our Lady and St Thomas of Canterbury Parish, Wymondham

            Mr Hornor responds to Canon Tonks and lays out the costs and benefits as he sees them. On balance, notwithstanding the potential for occupancy by a priest, he sees no reason to change his views expressed in the report of October 16th that no businessman would take this on.

            Charles J Hornor, Land Agent