Fundraising activities 1953-1956
File of papers , mainly created by Eleanor Iredale, promoting events concerning the New Cathedral project:
Schools Art Competition 1953, with information sheets on ‘The Cathedral Architecture’ (2 copies) and ‘The Problem presented in 1953’.
Guildford Cathedral Exhibition April 11-25 1953 at Guildford House, High Street, Guildford – invitation to private view
Invitation to talk by the Dean of Westminster Abbey, Dr Alan Don,, on ‘The History and Function of Cathedrals in Modern Times’, 24 February 1953, at the Guildhall, Guildford.
Invitation to Exhibition and Tea Party at Holy Trinity Parish Hall, 14 April 1953
Information sheet about the Exhibition April 11-25 1953
Letter to cathedral guides inviting their continued voluntary support during the summer months at Stag Hill, 2 April 1954
Invitation dated 13 May 1954 to the Annual Diocesan Service at Stag Hill on 17 July 1954
Press handout and letter concerning ‘The Cathedral Speaks’, a recording of words by Eleanor Iredale and music performed by Holy Trnity Church organist Mr R Dussek and choir.. The recording was produced by Douglas May. The recording was to be performed in the New Cathedral on 27 May 1954.
Press handout announcing the first choral service to be held in the new Cathedral on Whitsunday, 6 June 1954.
Announcement of the first meeting of the new Cathedral Council on Friday 28 May, 1954, with a list of members
Invitation for Council members to meet Sir Edward Maufe before the service at the Cathedral on Saturday 17 July 1954
Encouragement to Council members to attend choral evensong, 2 July 1954
Letter recruiting ‘Shock Troops’ to sell Books of 40 Bricks within one month, 8 October 1954
Letter of thanks to voluntary Cathedral guides, announcing new arrangements following the appointment of Custodian Mr Crawford and asking if they are willing to continue to serve as guides, 25 September 1954.
Information about the Brick Book Scheme, 11 November 1954.
Draft letter to ‘Surrey Advertiser’ suggesting a ‘Birthday Present to the House of God’, 18 December 1954
Leaflets on use of Emblems; Posters and Sale of Stamps in Schools . January 1955
Letter to clergy outlining current campaigns 27 January 1955
Notice of meeting of Cathedral Guides 8 March 1955
Announcement of gifts received and funds needed, February 1955
Letter to parish representatives concerning pilgrimage devices created by Lady Maufe.
Plans for a fund-raising effort in Guildford, February-March 1955
Plan for the Great Pilgrimage [n.d.]
Notice and information concerning Flag Day, 24 September 1955, and concert 25 September 1955
The Brick Books a- achievements and future possibilities 1 January 1956
Programme of events at the New Cathedral during January 1956
Notice of the installation of the Bronze Doors in the South Transept, 16 February 1956
Notice of concert by Guildford Philharmonic Choir postponed and Dance Matinee by Bellairs School planned, 22 March 1956
Visit of Women’s Royal Army Corps to present gift of a window a, followed by concert by WRAC Band, 25 March 1956
Announcent of three lectures on the Cathedrals of Europe by Mr Egerton-Banks,April 1956
Letter to incumbents from the Provost of Guildford confirming plans for the Annual Diocesan Service on 23 June previously agreed by the late Bishop. 23 April 1956
Forthcoming Events at the Cathedral May-June 1956
Invitation to the Opening of the Festival of Cathedral Builders, 14 June 1956. Describes the Exhibition of carpet, silver plate, books and wood engravings located in the Chancel. . 7 June 1956.
A note by Mr Koyvott Lee on the exhibition of wood engravings by Eric Gill, 14 – 3- June 1956
Festival of Cathedral Builders Exhibition at Guildford House from 14 June – 7 July 1956. Brief description of the exhibits, cathedral model, embroidered kneelers, white work and vestments.. The exhibition was arranged by Lady Maufe in association with the Broderers Guild..
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