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  • .Stop of Queen's Royal Regiment subscription to Guildford Cathedral Fund September 1939

    Guildcath/1/D/D9/164
    .Stop of Queen's Royal Regiment subscription to Guildford Cathedral Fund September 1939
    Copies of two letters from Colonel Ivo S B Vesey to the Bishop informing him that the Queen’s Royal Regiment subscription to the New Cathedral Fund were to be suspended due to the War.
  • Adgey-Edgar, W. - Golden Angel

    Guildcath/1/D/D9/124
    Adgey-Edgar, W. - Golden Angel
    A Golden Angel weather vane was planned for the tower of the Cathedral in 1962. The 15 foot figure was designed by Edward Maufe and built by Alan Collins. The file contains  correspondence with Sir Edward Maufe re: design, construction and installation; with W H Adgey-Edgar who donated the construction costs of £3,500 in memory of ...
  • Agreement between EMI Records and the Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral

    Guildcath/1/F/F4/005
    Agreement between EMI Records and the Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral
    Agreement between The Gramophone Company Limited (trading as EMI Records) and the Dean and Chapter of Guildford Cathedral
  • Aircraft Industries Bay

    Guildcath/1/D/D9/024
    Aircraft Industries Bay
    File contains correspondence relating to fundraising for the Aircraft Industries Bay. Includes: Letters from Sir William Hildred of the International Air Transport Association expressing support for the fund and conveying several donations from aircraft companies. Letters of donation from Vickers-Armstrongs. Correspondence about a large donation via a covenant from Hawker Siddeley Group. Lists of donors and potential donor companies ...
  • Anon - Two windows in memory of W.E.G.

    Guildcath/1/D/D9/133
    Anon - Two windows in memory of W.E.G.
    Correspondence between A P Glyn of East Clandon and Colonel Sandford concerning the anonymous gift of two windows in the Crossing at the cost of £100, in memory of W.E.G.
  • Anonymous Gifts

    Guildcath/1/D/D9/025
    Anonymous Gifts
    File contains details of anonymous donations received by the cathedral.
  • Appeal to Livery Companies

    Guildcath/1/D/D9/005
    Appeal to Livery Companies
    File contains general correspondence relating to fundraising appeals to the City Livery Companies. Includes: Correspondence with Monro, Pennefeather & Co. and Lord Bridges about suggestions for companies to contact. Annotated lists of companies to be approached, with contact details.
  • Archdeacon Newill - Processional Cross

    Guildcath/1/D/D9/085
    Archdeacon Newill - Processional Cross
    Correspondence concerning the gift of a Processional Cross by Archdeacon Newill in memory of his wife Edith. Contains a copy of the Trust Deed dated 24 June 1946. The Cross was created by Michael Murray under the direction of Sir Edward Maufe
  • Architects' Window

    Guildcath/1/G/G7/002
    Architects' Window
    File contains correspondence relating to the Architects’ window. Includes: Flyer for the appeal. Letters accompanying donations made by the South Eastern Society of Architects, including discussion of a fundraising event, and letters of thanks in return. Letters to and from architects concerning the design and manufacture of the stained glass for the window and discussion of the unveiling.  
  • Arrangement for the deposit of a full set of cathedral plans and the setting up of the bust of Sir Edward Maude. 1968

    Guildcath/1/G/G2/037
    Arrangement for the deposit of a full set of cathedral plans and the setting up of the bust of Sir Edward Maude. 1968
    Correspondence dated February 1968 between the retiring Dean, George Clarkson, and Sir Edward Maufe, arranging for the deposit of a full set of cathedral plans to be made by Sir Edward ata s Festival Service on 17 May 1968. Also arranging for the erection of the bust of Sir Edward Maufe to be carried out.
  • Arrangements and financial considerations for construction work on the North and South Garth of the Cathedral

    Guildcath/1/G/G2/036
    Arrangements and financial considerations for construction work on the North and South Garth of the Cathedral
    Correspondence mainly from the Executive Committee, Sir Edward Maufe and the Dean concerning the progress and costs of further construction work. Includes acknowledgement of some donations towards costs.
  • Arrangements for a Press Conference at Brown’s Hotel, 21 April 1959 and subsequent press articles

    Guildcath/1/D/D3/002/006
    Arrangements for a Press Conference at Brown’s Hotel, 21 April 1959 and subsequent press articles
    Correspondence and draft statements, including draft statement by Lord Bridget. Collection of cuttings from  newspapers making reference to Guildford Cathedral after the press conference . Some include photographs. April – May 1959
  • Arrangements for construction of a ramp to the South Garth and work on the North Garth

    Guildcath/1/G/G2/035
    Arrangements for construction of a ramp to the South Garth and work on the North Garth
    Correspondence mainly between Sir Edward Maude and Executive Committee. Also contains notes on a meeting held on 5 February 1965 to consider implications of the deficit in the. Building Fund.
  • Arrangements for further work on the Crypt. 1964

    Guildcath/1/G/G2/041
    Arrangements for further work on the Crypt. 1964
    Approval of estimates for work on the Choir Practice Room and on the flooring of the. North and South Crypts
  • Barnsdale Gift - Narthex inner entrance doors

    Guildcath/1/D/D9/027
    Barnsdale Gift - Narthex inner entrance doors
    File contains correspondence relating to the donation by the Barnsdale family in memory of Mr. J.D. Barnsdale. Includes details of the amount of the gift and arrangements to inscribe the doors with the initials “J.D.B.” and an invitation for the family to attend the consecration.
  • Beldam gift : statues of 'Piety' and 'The Fear of the Lord'

    Guildcath/1/D/D9/029
    Beldam gift : statues of 'Piety' and 'The Fear of the Lord'
    Correspondence between Robert Beldam of Horsell, Woking and Miss Iredale, October 1955 – November 1961, concerning a gift from his mother in memory of her parents. The gift was finally allocated to the cost of the statues ‘Piety’ by Dennis Huntley and ‘The Fear of the Lord’ by Karin Jonzen. both located outside the north ...
  • Birchenough gift : Decorated Rainwater Head

    Guildcath/1/D/D9/028
    Birchenough gift : Decorated Rainwater Head
    Correspondence between Mrs Gladys Birchenough and Miss Iredale, February – March 1960, concerning a gift of £75 for a decorated rainwater head
  • Bishop Macmillan 'Badge' on ears of rainwater pipe, 1940

    Guildcath/1/A/004
    Bishop Macmillan 'Badge' on ears of rainwater pipe, 1940
    Two letters from Edward Maufe to Bishop Macmillan relating to Edward Maufe’s proposed design for a ‘Macmillan’ badge on the ‘ears’ of the rainwater pipes. One letter also refers to Miss Forsyth and the stained glass for the Rose Window which survived recent bombing of her Studio.
  • Blacksmiths Craft Livery Appeal

    Guildcath/1/D/D9/015
    Blacksmiths Craft Livery Appeal
    File contains correspondence relating to the fundraising appeal to the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths
  • Boy Scouts, County of Surrey, gift : Gate for Children's Chapel

    Guildcath/1/D/D9/031
    Boy Scouts, County of Surrey, gift : Gate for Children's Chapel
    Correspondence 1955 – 1958 from representatives of the Boy Scouts Association County of Surrey, Miss Iredale and Sir Edward Maufe concerning the gift of a gate for the Children’s Chapel and arrangements for the Dedication service on 24 February 1957.
  • Brandon gift : Credence Table

    Guildcath/1/D/D9/030
    Brandon gift : Credence Table
    Correspondence with Mrs Muriel Brandon of Guildford, October 1961,  concerning the gift of an Oak Credence Table in memory of Mrs Florence Brandon and her godson Andrew O’Brien Brandon.
  • British Legion - gift of South Transept Screen

    Guildcath/1/D/D9/032
    British Legion - gift of South Transept Screen
    Correspondence between representatives of the British Legion, Miss Iredale and Sir Edward Maufe, 1954 – 1962, concerning the gift of a wrought iron screen in the South Transept, with an inscription in the floor of the South Transept.
  • British Red Cross gift : Gates to Tower Staircase

    Guildcath/1/D/D9/033
    British Red Cross gift : Gates to Tower Staircase
    Correspondence between Colonel Newcomb (Director|), Freda Turner and other representatives of  Surrey Branch British Red Cross, Miss Iredale and Sir Edward Maufe concerning the gift of two gates to the Tower Staircase.
  • Brodery and Wartime donations 1938 - 1941

    Guildcath/1/D/D9/141
    Brodery and Wartime donations 1938 - 1941
    Correspondence concerning possible gifts and subscriptions, including: Miss Anderson – Chair for Chapter House 1939 Mrs Leach in memory of Lieutenant J C Leach 1942   M Ricard, J Drew , designs to work from. 1942? Gillespey, Vestments Scheme, 1941? Cheries Chapel of chivalry 1941 Lady Berkeley Cessation of fundraising during the war 1941 Correspondence (name not clear), Figure of “Alice”  1940 Alice Hett, ...
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