THE CATHEDRAL AND ABBEY CHURCH OF ST ALBAN

CATALOGUE OF THE MUNIMENT ROOM

Dr D.J.KelsallMarch 2008

(with minor updates March 2012)

Copies of this catalogue are deposited to:

Herts Archives & Local Studies The Museum of St AlbansThe Dean’s Office The National Register of ArchivesThe Verulamium Museum The Hudson Memorial LibraryThe Cathedral Wardens St Albans City Library

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTIONTitle Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban material [multiple media]

Address Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, AL1 1BY. Email: mail@stalbanscathedral.org.uk

Date(s) 1260-2008, predominantly 1840-2008.

Extent 30m of text records, ca.2,000 photographs, 6,000 35mm slides, 1,000 3¼in. lantern slides, 20 maps, 250 engravings and pictures (some framed), 900 technical drawings and ca.50 artefacts.

Created by Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban

History The Church dedicated to St Alban was founded by King Offa in 793, over 1200 years ago, as a Benedictine monastery. Early in the eighth century Bede wrote of “a church of wonderful workmanship in which place there ceases not to this day the cure of sick persons, and the frequent working of wonders.”1 Later abbots, intending to reconstruct the abbey between Viking invasions, collected brick and other building materials from the abandoned Roman city of Verulamium.

After the Norman conquest of 1066 Lanfranc was installed as Archbishop of Canterbury, and his new church there was finished by 1077, the year that the rebuilding of St Albans began - probably with the very same team of workmen. The first Norman abbot at St Albans was Lanfranc’s kinsman, Paul of Caen. The new church was even larger than Lanfranc’s at Canterbury. It is built from the bricks saved from the Roman city of Verulamium, which determine its style, which is severe and strong, unadorned with carving. The mortar of pulverised brick and lime replicates the enduring Roman work seen in the ruined city walls. It was originally plastered outside, and plastered and decorated with masonry patterns inside.

Soon after this Nicholas Breakespeare was born at the nearby village of Abbots Langley, later to become Pope Adrian IV in 1154 - the only Englishman to achieve this distinction.2 In 1217 Matthew Paris, one of Europe’s outstanding medieval chroniclers, became a monk at St Albans. He died here in 1259, leaving a huge collection of history and the deeds of prominent people in the chronicles of the monastery. As a mirror to his age, this brilliant writer and artist is second to none: his pictures and words are alive with opinions and prejudices. There are records of the abbey’s early history.3

By the early 1520s religious orders were collapsing all over Europe as Renaissance notions began to replace those of medieval Christianity. The

1 The Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation, The Venerable Bede, Dent, London 1975, p. 14.2 Liber Pontificalis, 2, Paris, 1886–92, pp.388–397. Also DNB I, London, 1865–1900, pp. 143-6, and The

Pontificate of Adrian IV, Cambridge Historical Journal, 1953–5, Vol 11, pp. 233–52.3 B. Lib. Cotton Claudius E IV, and Cotton Nero D I, V, VII.

number of monks had dwindled from a hundred to forty. Cardinal Wolsey was appointed Abbot, but remained in commendam, using the abbey’s income in order to build his own Cardinal College at Oxford.

Abbot Richard Stevenage surrendered St Albans to King Henry VIII’s Commissioners in 1539 and he and his monks were pensioned off. He purchased the Lady Chapel from the King’s Commissioner and used it as a boy’s school. He reverted to his original name, Richard Borman, and remained there as schoolmaster for the rest of his life. This was the end of the monastery of St Albans. All the conventual buildings were destroyed except for the Great Gateway, which continued in use as the prison. The rubble was purchased for new building projects in the area. The church was plundered and the shrine destroyed: 1,000oz of silver, much parcel gilt and cartloads of treasures and books were seized by the King’s men. An eye-witness account of the event makes grim reading.

Finally the church itself seemed to be under threat and in 1551 the local burgesses collected £400 and bought it from the King for use as their parish church.4 It then suffered 300 years of neglect as the small market town of St Albans attempted - and failed - to keep their enormous parish church in good repair.

In 1877 the church was raised to the status of Cathedral for the newly-formed diocese of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. There followed an expensive and often insensitive period of restoration, paid for by Lord Grimthorpe, whose activities hastened the formation of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings - alas, too late to save much fine medieval building work at St Albans. However, the great church was saved from ruin and it still retains a strong spiritual atmosphere, and an enormous variety of building styles in the various parts of the building.

Scope and content The function of the Cathedral Archive is to collect, manage and preserve the records of the Cathedral and its departments, and to make the information they contain available for administrative and research purposes. It strives to provide adequate and appropriate conditions for the storage, security and preservation of materials that highlight important aspects of the history and development of St Albans Cathedral.It includes correspondence, financial and administrative records, architect’s drawings and specifications, photographs, 35mm slides, maps, pictures and engravings, and items such as charters, cartularies, copies of some monastic records, research papers and theses.The Archive arranges and describes these materials according to recognised principles and makes them available to bona fide researchers unless access is restricted by institutional or legal requirements or by written agreements with donors. Many of our older records and papers have been transferred to Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies.

Accruals There will be further accruals.1.1. The Archive acquires documents and printed sources if of particular relevance

either through donation or deposit and makes the records in its keeping accessible to the public for research. These include published sources that reflect links with associate bodies e.g. Cells and Priories of the former

4 The Dissolution of the Monasteries: The Case of St Albans, J.J. Scarisbrick, St Albans 1990.

Benedictine monastery of St Albans.1.2. Where necessary and for practical reasons records may be received by the

Archive for appraisal. Records not subsequently selected for permanent preservation will, after appropriate consultation, be destroyed or returned to the transferring officer or department.

1.3. The Archive may transfer records to a more appropriate repository with the consent of the donor if it is felt that documents and their users would benefit.

1.1. All records from internal sources are the property of the Cathedral. Records received from other sources are only accepted as a gift. The Archive does not purchase records or accept them on loan.

1.2. The Archive does not collect three dimensional objects.

System of Arranged into the following series:Management Bills (churchwardens, stonewardens and overseers of the poor in the mid-19th

century)Books (including Vestry Minute Books (some in Excel file), Churchwardens’

Account Books, PCC Minute Books and the Dean’s and Cathedral Council Minute Books. A few more specialised Account Books eg. of the Abbey Schools in the 19th century. There are some interesting scrap-books, especially those covering the years of the Grimthorpe restoration, and chief among these are the volumes of transcripts by Wilton Hall, and five volumes of letters etc. collected by Lord Aldenham.)

Brasses.Charities.Charters (11 charters, ranging in date from 1248 to 1606, a copy of the

Chatsworth cartulary and a transcript of another of Edward IV, 1484)Conservation reports.Drawings and Engravings. Excel file available.Files. A large collection of correspondence, memoranda, reports etc. covering

most aspects of the Church’s history in the past 200 years and filed by subject. Also a valuable collection of letters concerned with Dean Lawrance. A more detailed list is available as a Word file.

Glass.Leaflets and Magazines. (mostly concerned with the life of the Parish or, since

1877, of the Cathedral. Some indexed in Excel files.)Licences and Certificates.Maps and Architect’s Plans (mostly concerned with drainage, heating, lighting

and repair or restoration of the Abbey Church. They range from Godman’s plan of St Albans in 1818 to the plans for the new Chapter House in 1979, together with some more recent plans. Excel file of recent technical drawings available.)

Miscellanea. (Some of the most interesting items in the collection.)Photographs. A large collection, some in albums, covering the Abbey Church

from the earliest days of photography. (Excel files available)Pictures (framed).Printer’s Blocks. (A number have accumulated over the years, made for parish

magazines etc. Some are of historical interest.)Registers. (These mostly concern the conduct of services, and some

confirmations. Early registers of baptism and marriage are held at Herts Archives & Local Studies, but there are separate Excel files of baptism, marriage and burial registers 1568-1998, but note that 1708-1744 registers lost in fire)

Scrap books (a collection, mostly since the 1950s, but a few old ones indexed in

Excel file format.)Slides. A large collection, including some old-fashioned 3¼ inch glass lantern

slides, some have been transferred to 35mm. (Excel files available)Video Tapes (some BBC training videos, together with others concerning the

Abbey)

Finding aids A master file list which includes most of the above series follows.There are separate lists for the following, mostly in MS office Excel format but some in MS Word:

35mm slides3¼ inch glass lantern slides (1920s-30s)Glass negatives (quarter plate.)Baptism, marriage and burial registers from 1558Memorial plaques and churchyard burialsLoose photographs and Photograph albumsEngravingsCatalogued files of correspondence, etc.Architect’s plansIndex of Abbey magazines and the Friends’ publication LinkInventory of cathedral goodsTreasury contentsIndex of items in the Lewis Evans collection in St Albans City libraryIndex of items connected with the cathedral in the local history section of St Albans City libraryCathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban bibliography

Conditions governing Copyright belongs to the Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral and Abbeyreproduction Church of St Alban.

Date of description 8th March 2008

CATALOGUEIt is hoped that the catalogue which follows may be of use to researchers. Anyone wanting to have access to the collection should in the first instance write to the Abbey’s administrator

Tel. 01727 890208 Email: mail@stalbanscathedral.org

The Chapter HouseSumpter YardSt AlbansHerts. AL1 1BY.

I. BILLS.

A collection of Churchwardens’ and Stonewardens’ bills and receipts is contained in the black metal box labelled ‘Churchwardens’. A collection of Overseers’ bills and other documents is

in the black metal box labelled ‘Abbey Parish’. The papers are sorted into envelopes labelled by years and with information about any papers of interest which are not bills or receipts. These years are covered:

Churchwardens1840-41, 1852-4, 1856-7, 1858-9, 1859-60, 1860-62, 1862-3, 1863-4, 1864-5.

Stonewardens1850-51, 1855-6, 1856-7. 1857-8, 1858-9, 1860-61, 1861-2.

Overseers1806, 1807, 1834, 1835, 1836, 1837, 1840, 1841, 1842, 1843, 1844, 1845, 1846, 1847, 1848, 1849, 1850, 1851, 1852, 1854-5, 1859, 1860, 1861, 1862, 1863.

There is also a collection of general bills from the years 1913-33 stored in the mahogany varnished box with the metal boxes.

CONTENTS OF THE TIN BOXES:

Abbey ChurchwardensChurchwardens accounts 1840-41, 1852-54,

1856-57 (includes documents re new Burial Ground)1858-59 (Mention of painting over Tower arch)1859-62 (Includes Burial Ground Rate)1862-65

Stonewardens1850-51, 1855-62.

Appointment of Vestry Clerk, 1852.

Reparation 1868-1881W.J.Lawrance’s Bible and Confirmation Class attendance 1878-1914.Certificate of congratulation to WJL on 25 years as Rector, 1868-1893.

R.L.Howard (on lid)Sale of Danbury in 1892Cathedral Endowment 1900-1905.

2 packets, lists of subscribers7 bundles of correspondenceReceipts for donations from 19022 Bank BooksAccount bookMinutes book (2 entries only)

Ruth’s Charity2 large Minute and Account books (with plan)17th and 18th century documents.Leases, Notices to Quit and Adverts 1814-1898.Bills and ReceiptsOdd papers re 32 Holywell HillAccounts, Minutes and Correspondence, 19th-century.Accounts, Minutes and Correspondence, 1914-1937 (inc. 32 Holywell Hill)Accounts, Minutes and Correspondence, 1940 onwardsReports and Repair Estimates 1936-1961 with original 1822 plan.Copy of the History of Ruth’s Charity by Frank Kilvington

Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban1806 and 1807 Papers re Poor Law1835 Papers re Bridget Howe1835 Relief lists1834 and 1835 Overseers’ bills, and letters re individuals.1835 Letters from Catherine Berry1835 Instructions re keeping accounts.1836 Sundry bills and lists, 6 letters re Poor Law administration.1839-42 Sundry bills and lists and administration.1843 Items / Claims re County Voters list.1844-53 Overseers’ bills, Poor rate material, and Voters Lists (1847 Burgesses list)1848 Four copies of County Voters List1859-63 Lists of parochial outdoor and indoor Poor, and accounts.

ChapterGarwen’s Charity

Scheme of 1935Correspondence and accounts 1948-871936-79 Pensions Payment Book1936-64 Payments Book1936-79 Ledger1936-82 Cash Book1935-88 Minute Book

II. BOOKS

Account Books in Cabinet II are as follows:

Drawer IIIAbbey Accounts, various 1843-1928 Cross Keys Charities 1784-1919

Accounts 1954-56 King George’s Charity 1898-1916Collections 1881-83, 1896-1901, Lord Grimthorpe’s Repair Fund 1908-23

1957-59 School of Industry 1791-1814 andGuarantee Fund 1924-26 Sunday School 1807-83Institute Accounts 1908-54Ticket Fund 1862-85 Paying-in Books

1885-1916 Abbey Churchwardens 1913-17Visitors’ Cash Accounts 1897-1922 1921-22Visitors’ Record 1903-49 National Schools 1899-1916Visitors’ Book 1921 PCC 1920-23Wages Book 1927-29, 1963-64 Visitors’ Fund 1906-15Missionary Association Bray Norrice’s Charity 1825-32

Cash books 1927-32, 1933-38 Cross Keys Abbey Church Trust 1923-27Ledgers 1927-30, 1935-41 Emma Wells Charity 1914-28

Richard Hale Charity 1926-32

Drawer IV

Churchwardens‘ Accounts 1811-481849-19101911-81

***Cathedral accounts ledgers 1962-65 are on shelf CCathedral Accounts from 1881 and bills 1913-33 are on shelf G

Minute Books

The following are on Shelf A:Greater Chapter Minutes 1901-33Deanery Conference Minutes 1925-58Cathedral Council Minutes 1968-75Cathedral Council Minutes 1976-80Cathedral Council Minutes 1981-84Cathedral Council Minutes 1985-86Cathedral Council Minutes 1987-897 more Cathedral Council Minutes 1990-2000Transitional Council Minutes 1998-2000Chapter Minutes (bound) 2000-2005

Dean‘s Council Minutes 1936-68Chapter Minutes 1964-99Cathedral Staff Minutes 1973-02Cath. Council Standing Committee 1975-86Cath. Council Standing Committee 1996-00Resident Chapter Minutes 1982-84Cathedral Committee Minutes 1987-89Cathedral Committee Minutes 1989-90Abbey Works Committee Minutes 1991-2003Fabric Advisory Committee 1988-03Various committee minutes 1988 - 1998 including:

Education Trust Management Committee 22/5/1989 - 11/11/1993, Cathedral Enterprises Executive Board 23/5/1990, Cathedral Enterprises AGM 23/5/1991, Property Committee 14/6/1989 - 16/9/1992, 1200th Anniversary Committee 12/3/1990 - 1/7/1993, Mission Committee 1988, 89 & 93, Pastoral Affairs Committee 23/5/1988 - 8/11/1993, Bones Bar Management Committee 21/6/1989 - 14/6/1990, Youth Committee 3/3/1988 - 1/7/1993, Social Affairs Committee 6/5/1980 - 10/2/1989, Inner Cities Links Committee 29/4/1993 9/3/1998, Deanery Synod 10/3/1993.

Other Minute Books in Cabinet II are as follows:Drawer IParish C.C. Minutes 1920-23 1936-43 Annual P.C.Meeting 1956-67

1923-26 1943-55 1977-861926-32 1955-68 1986-991932-36 1968-75 Parochial Committee Minutes & Reports 1976-80

Abbey Institute Committee Minutes 1953-69Drawer IIAbbey Institute Committee 1915-34 PCC Finance Committee 1939-58Church of England Men’s Society 1915-20 1924-28 1958-68

1920-27 1928-31 1931-39(St Albans Branch) 1939-60 1922-24(St Albans Federation) 1945-51 Missionary Committee 1926-34

Electoral Roll Committee 1921-33, 1934-511960-71 Standing Committee 1921-23

Faculty Committee 1915-34, with subscribers. (part) 1936-58, 1996-2000 shelf A.National School Governors 1883-1903 PCC Fabric & Imprvmnt. Committee 1923-24 Pupil Teacher Centre 1899-1902

1924-28 Subscribers to Testimonial forPCC Fabric Committee 1982-87 Rev A.R.Buckland 1909

1988-91 Sunday School Teachers’ Assn. 1877-94Visitors’ Fund 1897-1914

Drawer IVVestry Minutes: 1785-1813 1849-83 Vestry Notices: 1866-83

1828-49 1883-1968 1883-1921

Minutes of various other small committees are in a box file on shelf A.Friends’ Minutes June 1951-May 1994 (2 vols) are on shelf C.

Books, Papers etc. on Shelf ASet of small plans for the building of the Chapter House. Most of the papers 1974-83, including

the Public Enquiry 1977 and the Excavation are in archive box under bench in room B. Other files re roof leaks, defective drains, etc. are in filing cabinets (architect’s papers) in room A.

Special Services 1990-98.Royal Visits (1200 Anniversary Celebrations).Restoration of the Shrine.Benedictine Week 1987 & 1989Correspondence with the Cathedrals Fabric Commission 1990-1998.

Bound Books, other papers and loose-leaf files on shelf A:Anthony, Ilid Verulamium. Official Guide. St Albans City Council, 1983.Ashdown, Charles H. St Albans Historical and Picturesque. Elliot Stock 1893. 300 edition.

(now shelf E)Barrett D.W. Sketches of Church Life in the Counties of Essex and Herts forming the

Diocese of St Albans. Skeffington 1902Bartram, Jerome Lost Brasses. 1976Blenkin, G.W. Commentary on Peter I, C.U.P. 1914, with hymn by same in flyleaf.Bolton, B. & Duggan, A. Adrian IV, the English Pope (1154-1159), Ashgate, 2003.Brigg, W. Parish Registers of St Albans Abbey 1558-1689; 1897. (2 copies)British Museum Guide to Mss, Charters and Seals exhibited. 1923.Buckler, J.C. & C.A. The Abbey Church of St Alban, 1847Carter, John Some Account of the Abbey Church of St Alban. 3 bound copies and folio

of one unbound. Nichols, Son & Bentley 1813. (Under work-bench in room B)

Church House ed. The Churchyard Handbook 1962Comyns Carr, J.W. The Abbey Church of St Alban. Seeley & Co 1877. (Shelf E, 2 copies)Cox, John St Albans News of 1889. Nov. 1989. Compilation.Crockford’s Clerical Directory, 1933.Dearmer, D. Linen Ornaments of the Church. Mowbray, London 1950

Dixon, Francis H. Heraldry in St Albans Abbey, notes on Arms found with photographs by Geoffrey Noxon. 1964.

Ellis, Clare Society, Economy and the Poor in the Abbey Parish, 1720-1803. Sept 2003. University of Cambridge Studies in Local History.

Emmison, F.G. Introduction to Archives, Phillimore, 1978.Everett, L.H. File on the geology of stone used in the Abbey, 1996, with other papers.Fayrfax, R. Copy of original Fayrfax Mass from Bodleian (Under bench in room B).Fraternity of Friends Book with Roll of Friends 1949 on, signed by Alice Duchess of

Gloucester, and with record of gifts and projects 1950 to 1997Fraternity of Friends Bound list of donors of chairs, 1999.Frere, S.S. Verulamium Excavation Comm. third report, 1957.

Verulamium Excavation Comm. fourth report, 1958.Furlong, Monica The Life of Christina of Markyate. Arthur James 1997.Gibbs, A.E. Historical Records of St Albans. Gibbs & Bamforth 1888. (Grammar

School, Leprosy)Gibbs, A.E. An Account of the High Altar Screen, Gibbs & Bamforth. undated.Goodman, Alice The Story of The Abbey School, Arch & Arch, 1991.

The Street Memorials of St Albans Abbey Parish, Arc & Arc 1987.Grimthorpe, Lord St Albans Cathedral and its Restoration. 2nd edn. 1890.Hall, H.R.Wilton A Chronicle of the Cathedral Church 1885-1907

A Chronicle of the Cathedral Church 1914-20Calendar of Archdeacon Grant’s Papers 1871-80 (includes ms. list of

Archdeacons by J. Harris)Personal Details of the Bishops, Archdeacons and Honorary Canons of St

Albans. 1915.Records of the Diocese and Cathedral of St Albans (in box).St Albans Abbey Church. Some chronological notes and memoranda.Transcripts of Papers relating to St Albans Abbey Church. 2 vols.

Halliday, Jennifer Oblation and Recruitment in the Medieval Period. M.Phil thesis, Cardiff.Hodge, C,E. St Albans under John of Wheathampstead, PhD Thesis, Manchester

University, April 1933 (In file box).Howard, Helen A Scientific Examination of the Paintings in the Feretory. 1992.J. Hunn, Hertfordshire’s Past, 12 (1982), ‘Occupation and Class in 13th and 14th

century St Albans’, 22-36.Hurford, Peter The Organs of St Albans Abbey, 1976, Somerset.Jenkinson, Sir Hilary Selected Writings (on the keeping of archives) Alan Sutton, 1980.Kenyon, K & Frere, S. The Roman Theatre of Verulamium. English Life ca.1985.Kilvington, F.I. Abbey Papers 1984-93 (typescript)London The Glass of St Albans Cathedral. 1991. (typescript + b/w photos)Lowe, W.R.L. & Jacob, E.F. ed., with description by M.R. James, Illustrations to the Life of St

Alban in TCD MS. [E. i. 40] now MS 177. Reproduced in collotype facsimile, (OUP, 1924).

Lucas, Andrew The Organs and Musicians of St Albans Cathedral. Friends, 2009.McConkey, Fr. D. Bishop Michael Furse, The Waning of the ‘Catholic Moment’ in

Anglicanism, PhD Thesis.Moody, Brian The Light of Other Days, a short history of the St Albans Arch & Arch

1845-1995, Watford, 1995.Murray John (Pub) Handbook to the Cathedrals of England, Southern Div., St Albans. 1877.Neale, James The Abbey Church of St Albans. 1877. 3 copies. (Under work-bench

room B)Nicholson, Dr H.J.B. The Abbey of St Alban. Edns 1851, 1857, 1870, 1877.Padfield, Tim Copyright for Archivists and users of archives, Facet, 2004.Page, William St Albans Cathedral and Abbey Church, including some extracts from the

History of the Abbey by the late Rev H.J.B.Nicholson. George Bell 1898. 2 copies.

Ridgway Lloyd History of St Albans, Verulam etc including an account of the Altars, Monuments and Tombs existing in 1428 in St Albans Abbey and an Architectural and Historical Account of the Shrines of St Alban and St Amphibalus. Langley 1874.

Roberts, Dr Eileen The Hill of the Martyr. 1994. (typescript)A Guide to the Abbey Wall Paintings, Eileen Roberts 1971.The St William of York Mural & the Altar of the Relics, 1979.Totternhoe Stone and Flint in Herts. Churches, Medieval Archaeol.,1974.

Rushbrook Williams, L.F. History of the Abbey of St Albans. Longmans, London 1917.Sanctuary, Gerald St Albans & the Wars of the Roses. 1985.

The Monastery of St Albans, St Albans City Council ca. 1985.Skeat, Francis The Stained Glass Windows of St Albans Cathedral. 1977.Shaw, S.G. History of Verulam and St Albans, (St Albans, 1815).Sheppard, J. Ed. Guide to the Census of Western medieval Bookbinding Structures. c.1995.St Albans A&A Transactions, 1924, 1925, 1926.St Albans Psalter Box (item on display in treasury), and Commentary.Talbot, C.H. The Life of Christina of Markyate. Toronto, 1959.Tracy, Charles English Medieval Furniture and Woodwork. V&A.Watkins, J. Alban Guide. Grangerised by Kathleen Roome. Acquired 1996.Watkinson, Peter The Abbey Gateway, c.1980 (ND).

Various (Early 15-C Primer of William de Trebilville, Vergers’ safe.)D.I.A. Cautionary Guide to St Albans, Clough Williams-Ellis 1929.Book of Aims of the Parishes in the Diocese of St Albans. 2 vols. 1952Memoirs of Bishop Michael Furse.The Churchyards Handbook. 1962.St Albans Diocesan Year Book 1961The Quest for Alban, Arthur Swinson, 1971.Hertfordshire Monumental Inscriptions: St Albans, St Peter.The Abbey of St Albans, first half of the 14th century, Michelle Still, PhD thesis,

1997.The Archaeological Study of Churches, Addyman & Morris. CBA Research

Report 1976.The Glass of St Albans Cathedral, paper by Kenneth London, 1991.Johnny English, film script, Working Title Films, 2002.Johnny English, folder of associated material, 2002.Sermons from the 1860s.Report on the Abbey Brasses, William Lack, with William Page’s paper and the

relevant pages of Mill Stevenson and Dr Cameron‘s paper on the de la Mare brass. 1989. 2 copies.

Report on suggested conservation of de la Mare brass, William Lack, May 1992.First Knight, film script, Columbia Pictures, 1994.Ceramic Floor Tiles in the Abbey and Cathedral of St Alban, Ian Freeman, 2005.

The Bucklers. J.Woodcock, Architectural Association Thesis, May 2002.Conservation Plan, Peter Burman, 2003.The Relationship between St Albans Abbey and its Dependent Cells, 2004, paper

by Sheila GreenChair Donors 1999, list of donors of nave chairs.Richard Griffiths Architects, brochure.

Bound Books and Papers on Shelf B:Records of the Diocese and Cathedral of St Alban. Bound copper-plate MS in box.Four vols of photographs of the restoration of the nave in the 1970s and 1980s by V.A.Gillmor

(some already badly faded by 2002).Paper ‘Society, Economy and the Poor in the Abbey Parish, St Albans, 1720-1803’ by Clare

Ellis, 2003. Includes CDrom with Excel spreadsheets of names, etc.Sermons from the 1860s.In old filing box:

Three papers read to the St Albans Arch & Arch Soc. 1876:John Chapple. The Restoration of the Abbey Church.Henry Fowler. The Boundary Wall of the Monastery.Ridgway Lloyd. The Paintings on the Choir Ceiling.

Paper: Recent Discoveries by Wm. Page (Excavation of St Andrew’s Church)Four papers read by Guides 24/3/2001, bound together in ‘Built to Your Glory’.:

Medieval Wall Paintings: St James the Greater, Clive Walter.Medieval Masonry and Sculpture at St Albans Abbey, Richard Ridlington.Medieval Textiles in St Albans Abbey, Joan Freeman.Stained Glass in the Medieval Abbey, Gail Thomas

2 Books of Common Prayer (H.H.Gibbs and Dean Thicknesse)St Matthew Passion, J.S.Bach. Copy presented to Willie Luttman in 1913.Historical notes on the Stalls - booklet, Woolmore Wigram, 1904.Book of Common Prayer signed by Queen Elizabeth II at her visit on 20/7/1952.An Altar Service Book given in memory of Amy Helen Pierce, 1940.Prideaux, C.Greville Practical Guide to the Duties of Churchwardens. Shaw & Sons 1860,

together with some old legal reports.Altar Service book for the Chapel of the Transfiguration (given in mem. Amy Pearce, 1940).Prayer book for the High Altar given by Bp M. Gresford Jones on enthronement, 1950.Australian Prayer Book given by St Albans, Armadale, Victoria, Australia 1979.History of the parish of St Alban the Martyr, Wilstone by Lt.Col. A.E.Cocksedge.V&A Catalogue of Gothic Art exhibition, Oct. 2003.Pilgrimage from St Albans to Cologne 2002Pilgrimage from S. Pantaleon, Cologne, photos &c. re bringimg a relic of St Alban, 2002.Book of Gifts - recording gifts 1936 to 1956 (under bench)

Photography for photogrammetry in file boxSchool of Engineering & mathematical Sciences, City University, London

1. St Albans Shrine (Pre-restoration) 4 boxes 5x4 glass negatives. Computed Camera Parameters, Control Point Co-ordinates & Prints to follow

2. South Cloisters taken July 1994 & August 1995. One box 5x7 negatives, Computed Camera Parameters, Control Point Co-ordinates, & Prints

3. North transept - East Face taken December 1995. One box 5x7 negatives, Computed Camera Parameters, Control Point Co-ordinates, & Prints

4. Nave-2 CAD CDroms - metric survey; RGA & E. Heritage line weights,.2006. See Architects plans in plan chest for prints.

Plowman Craven Associates Photogrammetric survey of the Lady Chapel southern windows, negatives and co-ordinates, Feb 2000

Plowman Craven Associates Photogrammetric survey of the Lady Chapel northern windows, negatives and co-ordinates, July 2001

Plowman Craven Associates Photogrammetric survey of the north ambulatory, negatives and co-ordinates, May 2003

Plowman Craven Associates Photogrammetric record of the east end, negatives and co-ordinates, May 2004

Plowman Craven Associates Photogrammetric Report on the Presbytery Ceiling, Oct. 2002.

On bench in room A:Inventory of the Stone Store (Richard Morris, 2000. 20 white files.)

Miscellaneous in room A:

Various framed pictures.Large tin tube with a rubbing of the de la Mare brass.Smaller tin tube with a rubbing of Sir Anthony Grey brass.Set of negs. and prints from the abbey inventory.

On Chest ICarved wood figure of Christ, 17-C European.Model of tower, showing proposed bell and ringing arrangements (A.Anderson, 1980).Cardboard model of the Abbey pre-restoration, in glass case.

CHEST I

Small miscellanea in top drawer, Chest I, room A.Cast of 12th-century ivory, now in the B.M., found in Orchard House garden 1920. (in exhibn.)The Mirror, edition of 6th March 1824.Programme of St Albans Choral Society concert 1845.Newsletter of The Abbey Chorister, no.2 Christmas 1988 from Raymond Hughes.Passport issued 1860 to Revd. Isaac Spencer.Reproduced page from the Gutenberg bible.Pipe stems and part of 1876 Market Harborough newspaper (found 1988).In box: Ticket for Choral Festival 1867 ** missing 2004. DJK..Prayer book cover belonging to John Chapple.Members’ manual for Church Guild for the Advancement of Holy Living.4 slides of the Henry Moore cross, erected (and vandalised) in 1975.Six postcards of costumes in the 1907 pageant.Mothers’ Union membership card 1916.Programme of the Peace Celebrations 1919.Packet of photographs from the Woolley slides.Packet of 12 photographs of St Albans.Book of chime tunes.Items re fire-watching in the Second World War viz. nine armlets, four badges and some

pamphlets.Collection of photographs from the Abbey Year-book 1945-50.Programme of the Queen’s visit 1957.Record of cleaning of the High Altar Screen 1966-67 (found 1988) in cigar tube.Numbered ticket for a St George’s Day Service (sold by the Scouts) 27/4/1969.A set of proof coins of the realm 1970.Two colour negatives of carved stone heads (south nave).One first day cover signed by Les Green, stamp designer, and Dean Lewis, 19952 first day covers for the opening of the Chapter House 1982.Names of workmen found in a bottle 1987 Abbot’s doorway. Bricklayers William ??

(Harpenden), James Vass (St Albans), labourers: Tom Osman, Bill Powell.One brass binder’s block of shield of St Albans.2 replica St Alban pilgrim badges.Set of 1957 Maundy Money (from Richard Osmond)Medal commemorating 100th anniversary of Christ Church Cathedral, Salina, W.Texas.Baptism record card for Gwendoline Clappen, 16/8/1914, with part birth cert. on back.

In the top left-hand small drawer of Chest I, marked ‘Memorials’ are:

List of memorial stones in the Garden of RemembranceRidgway Lloyd, Altars, Memorials and Tombs existing in the Abbey in 1428 (2nd

unbound copy) and photocopy of plan of abbey from back.Record of Graves in the Abbey Churchyard 1869-1925.Memorial Brasses in Hertfordshire Churches. Andrews 1886.Description of one or two memorial brasses, undated.Book and Plan of monumental slabs remaining in the Nave, mss by Wilton Hall, 1899.The Battles and Battlefields of St Albans 1455-1461, C.H.Ashdown.St Albans Roll of Honour 1914-18, booklet with list of details.Copy 1914-18 Roll of Honour of the Abbey Parish, Abbey Mill Lane & Orchard Street.Nominal List of Parishioners on War Service 1939-44.Plan of burials in the Monks’ cemetery, 1799-1835.Translations of inscriptions on brasses in the Abbey Church 1963, LH drawer Chest I.Calendar of the Faithful Departed 1907-72. 12 monthly mss cards.Plan of ashes plots (cremation) in the north churchyard, Feb 1996.Pastoral Measure 1968 - re: Tombstones, Monuments & Memorials.Plan of memorial slabs in the floor of the nave, 1899 (bottom of drawer)Index of gravestones and memorial slabs, compiled Kelly Galpin 1995.

DRAWINGS & ENGRAVINGS

The most interesting and valuable of these are the collection of original drawings and tracings, some of them coloured, of details of the Abbey architecture done by J.S.Neale in the 1870s. The largest are in the bottom drawer of Chest III room B; the rest, mostly mounted, are in the large architectural folders under the work-bench in room A (see also under BOOKS).

The other drawings and engravings are housed in the black chest. Architectural drawings and engravings are in DR(awer) I, those of a more general nature in DR II, with some coloured

drawings and paintings of parts of the Abbey and its fabric. DR III contains maps and ground plans, DR IV albums of small drawings and engravings including brasses and window glass. In DR V are architect’s plans and drawings, including plans produced in the 1870s and 1880s which were never put into effect.

The smaller Neale drawings.In smaller folder under the Work-bench in room A.

These form part of a numbered series, as follows:

2. Carving found during the 1872 restoration.3. Fragment discovered in the 1872 restoration.6. Finial from Abbot Ramryge’s Tomb. 1873. (at the bottom of the folder).11. Decoration on the Sanctuary Roof. 1875. (coloured).12. Decoration from the Sanctuary Roof. undated. (coloured).15. Carving to stopping of label in arcading. 1873.20. Decoration on the Sanctuary Roof. 1875. (coloured).35. Groining shaft in N.E. angle of Sanctuary. 1874.36. Part of Front Elevation. undated.39. Side Elevation. undated.64. Elevation of terminal to trefoil in spandrel of Triforium arch. 1875.65. Details of one of the crowns from a shield under the Triforium. 1875.66. Capital to intermediate pier in Triforium. 1875.67. Elevation of enrichment in hollows of main piers. 1875. Number duplicated below.68. Enrichment in hollow of main piers in Triforium. 1875.69. Enrichments in hollow of arch mouldings in Triforium. 1875.70. Decoration to transverse and diagonal ribs to vaulting of Sanctuary Roof. undated.

(coloured).71. Small boss and ridge rib to vaulting of Sanctuary Roof. 1875. (coloured).72. Decoration from one of the large bosses to vaulting of Sanctuary Roof. 1875. (coloured).74. Painted glass from window tracery in the North Aisle of Nave. 1875. (coloured).75. Decoration of leaves and cross from The Holy Lamb on Sanctuary Roof. undated.

(coloured).76. Painted quarries from windows on north side of Aisle to Nave and Choir. 1873.

(coloured),77. Scraps of painted glass. undated. (coloured).79. Recently discovered decoration on the Choir Ceiling. undated. (coloured).80. Scraps of painted glass. undated. (coloured).67. Carving found during the restoration. 1872.

There are four other drawings, which are not numbered, as follows:Painted glass from window in North Aisle of Nave. undated.Elevation of part of one cap to intermediate piers in the Triforium. 1875.Details of canopies in centre panels of Choir Roof. 1876.Scraps of painted glass. (undated, unmounted and coloured).

The larger Neale drawings, 1875.In very large folder under the work-table in room A. (Even larger drawings are in Chest III)

*numbers on sheets for Pugin Travelling ScholarshipBold type = larger drawings, bottom drawer of Chest III Room B.Items numbered below 52 are rough sketches, some on fragile tracing paper.

Plate no.No. *No. in book Description

1 42 Strip for scale of drawing of section N aisle of Presbytery2 Tracing sketch presbytery ceiling3 58 Sketches for4 F Sketch for frontispiece, SE view5 29 Sketch for slype door6 4 Drawing, S elevation and section looking N7 Drawing, coloured, section nave roof level of dec. bays; with tower8 28 15 Carved capital, EE nave bay9 31 Carved caps from destroyed cloister (‘perfect in part...’)10 56 Drawing various capitals. / ground plan ?presbytery11 41 S presbytery clerestory window12 30 S slype bays13 5 Section looking east (labelled ‘north’)14 20 Nave clerestory detail (external)15 6 Central W porch16 7 Central W porch looking north17 44 N aisle of presbytery looking north18 57 Lady Chapel windows, north wall19 56 Antechapel S wall, easternmost window20 59 Lady Chapel S wall, easternmost window21 5 Nave, Elevation N wall and plan W nave and porch22 50 Watching loft detail23 48 Watching loft detail24 48 Watching loft detail25 28 S transept and choir bay26 17 S nave elevation27 12 N nave elevation28 * 55 Antechapel S aisle, detail east window29 1 26 Tower, east elevation30 2 49 Watching loft, detail carving31 5 45 Presbytery S aisle window32 6 42 Presbytery / antechapel, section N aisle33 6 53 Antechapel N aisle, E window34 7 38 Saint’s chapel and N aisle, section35 8 33 Presbytery, elevation N side36 9 27 Tower roof details, plan and section37 9 Nave south wall (EE) elevation and section38 10 23 Cloister elevation, S nave exterior39 16 13 Nave, S aisle window40 11 Nave arcade details41 12 14 Nave triforium details42 13 14 Nave clerestory details43 11 Nave clerestory details44 15 22 S nave window, elevation and section45 22 S nave window, details46 18 40 Saint’s chapel, east window (high), elevation and section47 19 42 Saint’s chapel, east window (high) details of mouldings48 21 54 Antechapel S aisle, east window49 35 Presbytery ceiling, detail lamb50 25 36 Presbytery ceiling, detail eagle51 23 Tracing, west porches details52 23 Tracing, west porches details53 Detail painting of choir ceiling panel, presbytery ceiling bosses.54 Fragments of painted glass - N aisle of nave and slype.55 Details carved wooden bosses, presbytery ceiling

56 Details carving, W porch57 N aisle of presbytery, moulding details58 Tower elevation59 East wall of tower, section60 Ante-chapel wooden roof details timber61 S aisle of nave, window details62 W porch, vaulting63 Nave roof, timber details / S nave clerestory details64 Slype door, iron hinges, details x465 Slype capital66 A spandrel ? X267 6 drawings, Presbytery clustered pier, bosses, S aisle.68 Lady Chapel N aisle, E window moulding details69 133 Presbytery capitals / E antechapel window70 177 Ambulatory N wall, window71 Bundle drawings and tracings. North nave, details EE work.72 134 Corner S aisle & E wall, details clustered columns / E end presbytery, tracery of arch.73 111 S transept angle turrets74 3 S transept plan75 106 N transept plan, N aisle caps / N aisle choir window over doorway76 Antechapel, niche in buttress to turret77 Bundle, S transept roof timber, saxon pillars78 3 Norman capital detail79 124 Lady chapel, N aisle, E window, moulding details80 Bundle, Lady chapel N wall, window moulding details81 Lady chapel, E window centre light82 116 Nave S aisle, window detail83 Lady chapel, N aisle, E window, moulding details84 Presbytery N aisle, window moulding details85 Slype arcade, bobbin moulding86 Lady chapel N window return, figure ?pope87 Antechapel S aisle, detail decoration88 8 Nave arcade pier 4, capital (stiff leaf)89 S nave arcade, detail 2 heads.90 Cloisters S nave, detail leaf ornament91 Lady chapel N window return, detail archbishop92 98 Antechapel ceiling wooden boss93 Antechapel ceiling wooden boss94 121 Cloisters S nave, tracery95 120 Cloisters S nave, detail mouldings96 Slype mouldings97 Slype, base moulding to arcade98 Slype, string course across top of arcade99 Bundle, details of watching loft100 W nave, N porch, dog tooth detail101 W nave, N porch, Crocket at junction of caps, N side x2102 W nave, N porch, moulding details x6103 W nave, N porch, detail stiff-leaf corbel104 Tower belfry & ringing chamber sketch plan105 128 Tower roof timbers106 127 Tower roof timber details x2107 129 Tower, part E elevation108 String course palmette detail (?where)109 132 Lady chapel and antechapel plan / N aisle, E window det. Mouldings110 Lady chapel window returns, ball-flower / section figure in return111 Lady chapel, figure of Pope / Window in N aisle112 5 N choir aisle, part elevation / window in N aisle113 110 Antechapel, moulding detail

114 Presbytery ceiling, paint detail on robs115 130 Wheel window details / Presbytery, E end moulding details116 Choir, E end window sketch117 Decorated flambeau detail (?where)118 135 Moulding details (?where)119 100 Presbytery bay elevation, roof details / moulding details120 126 Presbytery, corbel N wall \ tower arch / clerestory and triforium capitals and moulding

details121 112 Choir, N aisle, moulding details x2122 Detached shaft cap. Details (stiff-leaf) / Nave N aisle & choir window details123 Angle turret, S elevation, sketch.124 10 Lady chapel E window elevation & moulding details / detail ball-flowers.125 Lady chapel window returns, ball-flower / section figure in return126 Choir, setting out of groining to 2 bays127 Stiff-leaf capital, sketch128 Presbytery S aisle, crocket from capital over tomb.129 Lady chapel, staircase parapet plan.130 Nave W centre porch, detail part Purbeck capital to doorway.131 Carved stone lying in S transept, sketch132 131 Presbytery and antechapel S elevation133 Presbytery ceiling, small sketch of lamb134 Saint’s chapel N wall, elevation of part central arch (sketch)135 Rough sketch of part of a window136 11 Lady chapel, window in S wall137 Window, rough sketch138 Choir arcade, S aisle E wall, elevation piers easternmost arch / Choir N aisle, window

moulding details139 Lady chapel, window return, figure of bishop.

CHEST I (Room A)DR I. (Architectural Drawings)

Textile samples for Mothers’ Union Altar Frontal.Two photographs of Cecil Brown’s 1941 isometric drawing and 3 photocopies.Large photograph (1999) of Purbeck slab in the Altar of the Persecuted Church, originally from

the floor of the Saint’s chapel.Rubbing of the above on tracing paper (1999).

Folder I. Spring Gardens Sketch-book.1. Lithograph by W.J.B. of drawing by J.T.M. of plan of Sanctuary. undated.2. Section of Sanctuary looking north. Signed T.S.Beechcroft. Sept 1871.3. Lithograph by W.J.B. of drawing by J.L.B. of elevation of interior of east end of Choir.

undated.3. Lithograph by W.H.M. of drawing by J.Chapple of detailed mouldings of East window

of South Presbytery Aisle. 1875.4. Lithograph by A.W.N.B. of drawing by T.S.B. of section through North Aisle of

Sanctuary. 1873.5. Lithograph of drawing by F.E.J. and W.S.W. of one bay of Presbytery ceiling. 1872.6. Lithograph of drawing by F.E.J. and W.S.W. of one bay of Presbytery ceiling(details).

1872.7. Lithograph by W.N. of drawing by J.Chapple of various details of the Sanctuary. (2

copies). undated.8. Lithograph by J.H.M. of drawing by J.Chapple of details of Clerestory of Sanctuary. (2

copies). undated.

Folder II, Chest I, DR.1. Architectural Drawings from Builders JournalsLithograph by Sprague of drawing by R.W.Paul of the Shrine of St Alban, SE view, from The

Builder 29th October 1887.Lithograph by Sprague of drawing by R.W.Paul of the interior of the Lady Chapel, from The

Builder 5th April 1890. (2 views)Lithograph by Sprague of unsigned drawings of the Choir from the North Transept and the

interior of the North Transept, from The Builder 5th April 1890.Lithograph by C.F.Kell of drawing of Old Oak Chest. undated.Lithograph by C.F.Kell of drawing of 2 Dole Cupboards. undated.Lithograph by Harrison & Sons of drawing of plan sections by C.de Gruchy of the Chantry of

Abbot Ramryge from The Architectural Record 3rd February 1897.Lithograph by Harrison & Sons of drawing of south elevation by C.de Gruchy of the Chantry of

Abbot Ramryge from The Builders Journal of 27th January 1897.Lithograph by Harrison & Sons of drawing of E/W & N/S sections by C.de Gruchy of the

Chantry of Abbot Ramryge from The Builders Journal 27th January 1897.Engraving by J.C.Buckler of Norman Architecture, St Albans Abbey. [Tower, Transept turret &

stonework detailLithograph of drawing by E.S.Blagg of the Nave Arcades. Arcades. 1858.Lithograph of drawing by E.S.Blagg of the Abbot’s Door & South Choir Arcade. 1871.Drawing of Groined Ceiling in the Lady Chapel with details of the carved bosses. Unsigned.

1892-3.Photo-copy of engraving of The New West Front, design by Sir Edmund Beckett, from The

Building News, 26th November 1880.Lithograph of perspective view of West Front drawn by N.B.Adams with text on separate sheet

from The Building News 17/7/1885.

Folder III, Chest I, DR.1.Architectural DrawingsEngraving (mounted) by Sprague of drawing by J.S.Neale of Types of Carving, from The

Architect 29th December 1877.Engraving by C.F.Kell of drawing by C.de Gruchy of plan sections of the Chantry of Abbot

Ramryge. May - August 1895. Larger version of the Harrison engraving above.Engraving by C.F.Kell of drawings by C.de Gruchy of the south elevation of the Chantry of

Abbot Ramryge. May - August 1895. Larger version of the Harrison engraving above.Engraving by C.F.Kell of drawing by C.de Gruchy of E/W & N/S of the Chantry of Abbot

Ramryge. May - August 1895. Larger version of the Harrison engraving above.Engraving by C.F.Kell of drawing by C.de Gruchy of moulding details of the Chantry of Abbot

Ramryge. May - August 1895.Ink drawings by Lacy (student) of the NW Porch dated 1893. (Note: an adhesive label, TRH

corner dated 1893)Ink drawings by Lacy (student) of the South Nave Cloister dated 1893. (Note: an adhesive label,

TRH corner dated 1893)Ink drawings by Lacy (student) of a detail of East Window, dated 1893. (Note: an adhesive

label, TRH corner dated 1893)Large pencil drawing of details of the NW Porch, unsigned, undated.Full size layout for Guild of Server’s banner.

GraffitiA3 pad of drawings and tracings of Graffiti by Helen Patterson, 1993.]

“The Last of Old St Albans” , Chest I, DR.1A collection of engravings by Holmes Winter in five parts, Volumes 1 - 5, 1897-8. Limited Edition Copy No. 10. (See separate note in folder re completeness.)

Newspaper cutting from Herts Advertiser July 30, 1987 within the folder gives a resumé of the prints.

Part 1

No. 1 Back of House (now called Priory) Holywell Hill. St Albans Sketched May 22, 1890 No. 2 The old city & Lodging House & other buildings, Holywell Hill, St Albans, Sketched Jan 15,

1892No. 3 French Row, (Looking South) St Albans. Sketched 1883No. 4 French Row, S. Albans, Looking North. Sketched Sept 17, 1884No. 5 Old Building, top of Albert (sic), St Albans, Sketched Jan, 1892No. 6 The old Police Station Alley, St Albans Sketched Mar 18, 1889No. 7 The Woodmans Cottage Sketched(the evening before being pulled down) April 18, 1883. Bottom

of Albert St., St AlbansNo. 8 South view of old Cottage, Holywell Hill, St Albans Sketched 1889No. 9 The old “Trumpet” tavern, Holywell Hill, St Albans, Sketched Jan 1891No. 10 Group of old houses back of High St. St Albans. This view was sketched from the back of Mr.

Wilton’s shop in the Cloisters June 12, 1897

Part 2

Plate 11 A sketch in St Albans Market Place August 1891 Plate 12 The old “Mermaid” Tavern, Hatfield Road, St Albans Jan 6, 1892Plate 14 Old Cottage, Holywell Hill, St Albans, Sketched Jan 4, 1892Plate 15 The old Dolphin Yard, Holywell Hill, St Albans. Sketched Sept 22, 1898Plate 16 Old Manor House, @ S Peter’s Church, St Albans, Sketched Jan 7, 1898Plate 17 In the old Malting Yard, Fishpool Street, St Albans. Sketched Sept 21, 1898Plate 18 Old Curiosity Shop, George Street., St Albans. Sketched June 2, 1896Plate 19 Old Shop George street, St Albans, Sketched June 2, 1896Plate 20 Group of old houses, Abbey opening Holywell Hill, St Albans, Sketched Oct 1, 1891

Part 3

Plate 21 French Row (looking south) St Albans, Sketched July 5, 1898 Plate 23 The old “St Albans Times“ printing works, Upper Dagnall St., St Albans, Sketched Sept 24, 1898Plate 24 “Half Moon” Yard Chequer Street, St Albans, Sept 21, 1898Plate 25 Old Alcove and Staircase in the residence of Mr. Thomas Oakley, (Mayor of St Albans) Holywell

Hill St Albans, Sept 16, 1898Plate 26 Back of Old House, the residence of Mr. T. Oakley, Holywell Hill, St Albans, Sept 16, 1898 Plate 27 The old Round House or “Fighting Cocks” St Albans, Sketched Oct 1, 1898Plate 28 The old “Skakespare” Cottage, Fishpool Street, St Albans, Sketched Sept 19, 1898Plate 29 Top of Old London Road St Albans, Sketched Jan 11, 92Plate 30 The old “Potters Arms” and other old shops Chequer Street St Albans Sketched Sept 23, 1898

Part 4

Plate 31 Back of the old “Potters Arms” Chequer Street St Albans, Sketched Sept 22, 1898Plate 32 The old “Six Bells“ Tavern, St. Michaels, St Albans, Sketched Sept 13 1898Plate 33 Old shops, Holywell Hill S Albans, Sketched Sept 24 1898Plate 34 Old Cottages London Road, St Albans, Sketched Sept 1, 1898

Plate 36 In the Cloisters St Albans, Sketched Aug 17, 1898Plate 37 Corner of Passage, Chequer Street St Albans, Sketched Sept 22, 1898Plate 38 Old houses in passage back of Cornhall, St Albans, Sketched Aug 26, 1898Plate 39 Part of Coach Entrance, The old Peahen Hotel, St AlbansPlate 40 The old “Boot” Inn, Market Place, St Albans, Sketched, Aug 17, 1898

Part 5

Plate 41 Saracens Head Yard, Holywell Hill St Albans, Sketched Sept 13, 1898Plate 42 Old Cottages Sopwell, St Albans. Sketched Sept 24, 1898Plate 43 Lamb Alley, Chequer Street, St Albans, Sketched Sept 1, 98Plate 44 The old “White Lion” Tavern, Sopwell Lane, St Albans. Sketched Aug 12, 1898Plate 45 Old shops, in passage back of Cornhall, St Albans. Sketched May(?) 26, 98 Plate 46 Old Houses, Catherine Street, St Albans. Sketched Sept 24, 1898Plate 47 The old lower “Red Lion”, Tavern Fishpool Street, St Albans, Sept 14, 1898Plate 48 Back of the old “Lower Red Lion” Fishpool Street St Albans. Sketched Sept 21, 1898Plate 49 Old Timber and other houses in Sopwell Lane, St Albans. Sketched Aug 12, 1898Plate 50 Old shop, George Street, St Albans. Sketched Sept 19, 1898

Plate 59 (Photocopy) The old Unitarian Chapel, Dagnall Street, sketched Sep. 24, 1898.

Drawings included in the list of C.M.Oldrid Scott dated 23/4/1938 (see Fabric File IV.2)

13. External elevation of the south walls of the Lady Chapel and Ante-Chapel prior to restoration. undated. ?signed Atta Peters.

11. Internal elevation of the North Presbytery Aisle prior to restoration. undated. unsigned.10. External elevation of the north walls of the Presbytery prior to restoration. undated.

unsigned.9. External elevation of the south walls of the Presbytery prior to restoration. undated.

unsigned.15. External elevation of the west half of the south side of the Nave. Signed by Longmire &

Burge, Contractors, May 30th 1877. Signed by Sir Gilbert Scott.For other drawings in this list see DR V.

Full size colour design for Banner of the Guild of Altar Servers, 1996 (see Files, Soft Furnishings)

CHEST I. DR 2. Drawings & Engravings.Folder I.

Etching of the Abbey west front, 4/12, by Joan Freeman 1972.Lithograph by Hullmandel of drawing by F.Calvert, South East View, undated (c.1810).Colour aquatint of Judge More (Sir Tho’s father) after Holbein with short biog., 1812.Architectural drawing of unidentified Perp. window by L.S.Cottingham with original tracing.Lithograph of South View of the Abbey Church, undated (c.1850), published by Langley and

dedicated to the Rev H.J.B.Nicholson. (coloured). Re-print, 1976, impression 46/225.Engravings by Daniel King of his drawings of the “Conventuall Church” c.1650. (N & S

elevations)Engravings of drawings by Stukeley of the front and back of the High Altar Screen, dated 28th

December 1720.

Engravings of drawings by Stukeley of the front of the High Altar Screen dated 28th December 1720.

Engraving by Saml & Nathl. Buck of SW view of Abbey Church, 1737.4 photocopies of above, one coloured.

Lithograph by Benjamin Green of his drawing of the Gaol (Gate House) of St Albans and At Lord Salisbury’s at Hatfield, undated but c1779.

Engraving by G.Parkyns of a drawing by T.Molton of Romeland, Blue Row Cottages, and the Abbey from the North West, 1791.

Engravings by S.Mazell of a drawing by J.Carter of Part of the Body and South Aisle of the Nave with burial, undated; Engraving by J.Storer of a drawing by F.Nash Crossing & North Transept, 1802; a drawing by Moses Griffith of View of Abbot’s Door & into the South Transept.

Engraving by William Byrne of a drawing by T.Hearne of The Abbey Church from the South East, 1804.

Engraving by Basire of a drawing by J.Schnebbilie of Ornaments of the Duke of Gloucester Monument, undated (c.1800).

Engraving by H.le Keux of a drawing by F.Nash of The High Altar Screen, 1815, + 2 copies.Engraving by J.le Keux of a drawing by E.Blore of Ancient Piscina on South side of Nave,

undated.Engraving by G.Cooke of a drawing by C.Varley of south view of the Abbey & Gatehouse,

1815 (with litho negative of central part in envelope).Engraving by E.Blore of his drawing of a Portion of South side of Nave showing the transition

between E.E. & Decorated, 1815.Engraving by John Coney of his drawing of A View from the Western Entrance, 1817.Engraving by John Coney of his drawing of St Albans Abbey, South East View, 1824. (proof

copy)Lithographs by Hullmandel of drawing by J.C.Oldmeadow of the West Porch, undated (c.1840).Lithographs by Hullmandel of drawing by J.C.Oldmeadow of the High Altar Screen, undated

(c.1840).Lithographs by Hullmandel of drawing by J.C.Oldmeadow of the North Presbytery Aisle,

undated (c.1840).Lithographs by Hullmandel of drawing by J.C.Oldmeadow of the South Side Entrance

Ambulatory looking west down south Nave Aisle, undated (c.1840).Lithographs by Hullmandel of drawing by J.C.Oldmeadow of a South West View, undated

(c.1840).Copy of Lithographs by Hullmandel of drawing by J.C.Oldmeadow of the Vestry (Saint’s

chapel) from north west corner, undated (c.1840).Engraving of The Incredulity of St Thomas, a painting recently discovered on the wall of the

North Transept, 1846, published by George Bell. (2 copies, 1 coloured)Lithograph by C.Moody of a drawing by C.J.Greenwood of The Interior of St Albans Abbey,

Nave from West End, undated (c.1850), published by W.Langley (2 copies).Lithograph by Langley of The High Altar Screen, undated.Lithograph by Newman & Co of A South East View of the Abbey, undated (c.1850), published

by E.Rayment, Holywell Hill.Four engravings on one sheet of The Doorway of the Saint’s Chapel, Frescoes in the Nave, The

Slype, and Capitals in the Slype, signed with monogram of R.Kent Thomas, undated.Etching of The Nave Altar Screen from the South side, signed with monogram of R.Kent

Thomas, undated.Lithograph by Sprague of a drawing by H.W.Brewer of St Albans in 1859, from The Cathedrals

of England and Wales, published in The Builder 7th March 1891.Print of a pencil drawing by C.Wilton of St Albans Abbey from the South West, 1860.Engraving of a drawing by W.J.H.Bool of South West View of the Abbey, undated.Etching by Ernest George of Abbey from the North East, undated.Etching by Ernest George of The Shrine and Watching Chamber, undated.Ink drawing of the West Front by O.W.Davys, 1880.Etching of The High Altar, unsigned and undated (2 copies).Lithograph of a drawing by H.W.Brewer of A View of the Abbey from the South after

Restoration, undated.Etching by Walter W.Burgess of The Abbey from the North West, 1886.Print of a pencil drawing of Cloister Arcading on the outside of the South Wall of the Nave,

unsigned, undated.Print of a pencil drawing of The North End of the South Ambulatory, unsigned, undated. (2

copies).Engraving by Clayton and Cherry of the Choir Stalls in the Nave of St Albans Abbey, undated.Lithograph by R.N.Chubb of his drawing of The Abbey from the North East, 1952.Engravings by C.Dymoke Green of The Abbot’s Door (measured drawing) and Sections of

Same, 1925. Comprising two sheets.B/W copy of unfinished sketch by C.Varley, SE view of the Abbey Church.B/W copy of labelled ground plan of the Abbey Church by Moses Griffith, 1781.Enlarged copy of passageway through Abbey (closed 1874).Copies of plan (2) and section of Abbey nave and tower (4), 1931, Hope Bagenal (rolled).

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Folder II. Chest I DR.2Coloured Drawings and Paintings (unmounted). See also Pictures.Watercolour of SW view of Abbey by F.Winch, 1984.Watercolour of Romeland Cottages and the Abbey, unsigned, 19th March 1830.Watercolour by Josiah Gilbert of the Anti Chapel, St Albans Abbey, 1840.Watercolour sketch by O.W.Davys of Remains of South West Tower and Porch, 1880.Pen and ink drawing by O.W.Davys of two windows from the old west front.Colour print by F.G.Kitton of the Clock Tower and Abbey Tower from Market Place. undated.Watercolour of the door of the Watching Loft, undated. George Page.Watercolour of St Albans West Front, unsigned, undated but pre-restoration.Watercolour of The Nave Roof by Mary K.Coutts, 1912.Colour photo of the Arms of Richard d’Albini.Drawing by Raphael and J.Arthur Brandon of Remains of a Chapel recently discovered in the

wall of the South Aisle, undated, published by George Bell. (Wheathampstead chantry. 3 copies).

Drawing by Rev T.Faulkner Lee of Fresco Painting discovered in the Saint’s Chapel, 1851, published by George Bell. (St William of York, 8 copies).

Watercolour of St Michael’s bridge and village by J.M.Ramsden, 1967.

Folder III. Chest I DR.2Postcard SE view c.1830 x 15Engraving D. King south viewPhotocopy of engraving south view, 1824. Neale/WallisEngraving of North east view, Lady Chapel & Tower, J.Greig, 1805 x2

Engraving south east view, Storer,1808, x2Engraving of North east view, Lady Chapel & Tower, J.Greig, 1805 x 2Engraving east view of north Anti Chapel & Tower, c1870Post card south east view, Swift, c1930 x12Engraving south west view, c1800Engraving view from Verulam Woods, 1862Engraving south west view, 1810Engraving south west view, 1806Etching south west view, 1822, J.G.Engraving south west view, 1856Post card & p copy south west view with haymakers, c1840Engraving south west view, coloured from Dugdale, c1840Print St Alban’s shrine, Rock & Co, 1874P copy design for Cathedra, J.O.Scott, 1903P copy of print of engraving of Duke Humphrey’s Chantry, Neale/Le Keux, 1824Etching Market Place, V.Hine, c1860 x2Etching French Row, V. Hine, c1860 x2Print Abbey Gateway, Swift, c1930Etching Abbey Gateway, V.Hine, c1860Post Card Market Place c1830 x5Engraving coloured Market Place & Town Hall, c1860Print of drawing Wax House PassageEtching French Row & Clock TowerEngraving St Michael’s, c1850Copy of Beckett’s west end, Building News, 1880.Etching the Fighting CocksInk drawing Fighting Cocks & river, Swift, c1930Post Card Fighting Cocks, Swift, c1930Passage from Clock Tower to yard, Swift, c1930, 2 versionsWood engraving of West Front, signed proof, Joan Freeman, 1972

Folder IV Chest I DR.2A book of engravings of buildings etc. in Hertfordshire, published by Nichols, Son & Bentley,

1815. Map of Herts, Thomas Leman, 1814St Albans Abbey Nave, south elevation interior, BloreDe la Mare brass, BloreSt Albans Abbey S Transept, east elevation, BloreSt Michael’s Church, Bacon Monument, AlexanderAldenham Church, south east view, AlexanderAbbots Langley Church south east view, ClutterbuckRickmansworth Church, East window (coloured), BloreSarratt Church south east view, HearneAlbury Church, brass, Verney & wife, Basire x2Berkhamsted, St Peters monument to Torrington, BloreBerkhamsted, St Peter’s, brass of Richard & Margaret Torrington, ClutterbuckBushey Church, north east view, HearneTwo letters, King Charles to Captain TitusFlaunden Chapel, south east view, Munro

Plan of Verulamium, 1814, T.GodmanHemel Hempstead Church, brass of Robert & Margaret Albyn, ClutterbuckRoman map of Herts, T. Leman, 1814

Folder V Chest I DR.2Several sheets of suggested reconstruction of the original decoration on the Tower Ceiling by

Janet Lenton,1951.

Separate paper folder:Lithograph by Scriptorium Services Ltd of A South East View of the Abbey c.1790, Re-print

1976, impression 48/225.Watercolour reconstruction of the West Front by O.W.Davys, 1880.Unsigned watercolour, south east view of Abbey c.1860 showing “Prior’s House” and Barn on

site of present Deanery. Given by Cdr Nick Bates, Nov. 2005. (from eBay)

Rolled:Rubbing of memorial stone to Dean Blenkin in St Michael’s Chapel.

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CHEST I. DR 3. Maps and Ground Plans.The Abbey ChurchPhotocopy of Benj. Agutter’s map of the Borough boundary, 1634 (4 sections).Photocopy of Benj. Agutter’s map of the Borough boundary (A3 size, complete)Engraving by John Coney of his drawing of the Ground Plan of the Abbey Church, 1819.

Published by Longman & Co.Plan of the Abbey Church with bearings by prismatic compass taken by Sir H.Dryden, 1876. (2

copies).Ink drawing of the Ground Plan of the West Front by O.W.Davys and B.H.D. undated.Engraving by Sprague & Co of the Plan of the Abbey Church, reduced from that of James

Neale, 7th March 1891. (3 copies).Drawing by J.C.Rogers of the Ground Plan of the Cathedral showing furniture and fittings,

1934. (2 copies).Drawing showing means of access to the upper parts of the Cathedral by Cecil Brown, 1941.Plan of the Abbey for The Abbey Guide, 1970. (in tube).Ground Plan of The Abbey, 1974. (4 copies, one with grid and titles).Nave Seating Plan, 1969.Re-ordering of the Nave, 1972.Nave Seating Plan, 1973.Choir seating Plan, 1977.Nave Seating Plan, 1977.Heating Plans, 1980.Plan of 6 trees planted in Abbey Orchard by C.Colston 29/1/2001 with note.

The Area round the Abbey.Photocopy of part of Godman’s Map of St Albans, 1818.

Plan for stopping up of the Pathway through the Abbey Church, 1878. (roll).Engraving of the Plan of Orchard House and surroundings. Published by Rumball & Edwards,

1917.Plan of portion of the Abbey Grounds by C.M.Oldrid Scott, 1924. (2 copies).Enlarged O.S. map of the Abbey, surrounding area belonging thereto coloured. Sealed by the

Cathedral Commissioners, 13th November 1939.Enlarged plan of the Abbey and surrounding area, 1943.Plan of Trust Properties of the St Albans Abbey Parish. undated.Plan of St Albans Conservation Area, 1977.Plans for Chapter House, c.1977.Plan re the Lower Deanery Garden, 1991.Sketch maps of Abbey and surrounds, 12th, 16th and 19th century, Ros Niblett.

Town and County.Coloured engraving of the Town Plan ‘including all Improvements’, 1st October 1835.

Published by Dewhurst & Nicholls.Photocopy of the district of population attached to Colney Heath Church, 1844. (2 copies).Engraving of a Sketch Map of St Albans, 1903. Published by C.Wilton.Coloured Plan of the Diocese of St Albans. undated.Map of the parishes in the St Albans Diocese, 1978. (6 copies in roll).Map of St Albans by A.S.Moody with Parish boundaries.Map of the St Albans Conservation Area, County Planning Office, May 1984.

The Monastery.Coloured drawing by H.F.Fowler of The Monastery Precinct, 1875. (+ enlarged version).Coloured drawing by H.F.Fowler of The Foundations of the Great Cloister of the Monastery

discovered in 1876.Photocopy of the reconstruction by C.Ashdown of St Albans Abbey before the reformation, with

titled copy by J.B.Engraving by Vivares of a drawing by T.Jones of The Monastery of St Albans in 1250. undated,

with 2 tracings.Ground Plan of St Albans Abbey by C.R.Peers, with 9 copies of the lithograph for the V.C.H.,

1906.Coloured tracing of the Monastery Precinct. unsigned, undated.Coloured drawing by E.Rahbula of a Plan showing Walls and Foundations revealed during the

excavation in 1924.Engraving by C.R.Swift of A Reconstruction of the Monastery and Precincts, 1931.Drawing by E.A.Glennie of the Monastery Drainage System with accompanying letters, 1965.

See also under MAPS & PLANS below.

CHEST I. DR 4. Albums of small engravings. (see separate catalogue)One red and one blue album contain the Abbey’s main collection.The old red album contains some further views of the Abbey and its surroundings with some

degree of overlap with the main albums.The old black album (the gift of Christopher Perowne) contains 120 views of Hertfordshire

and is only partly concerned with St Albans.

Litho print of the Abbey and Chapter House by Piper, signed and numbered “H/C”, 1982

Glass.Coloured drawing for East window in the S. Presby Aisle, signed Harry Grylls, 1918.

(Burlison & Grylls)Plan of the Lady Chapel windows.Plan of the Ante-Chapel windows.Two coloured drawings of N. Transept windows, signed Burlison & Grylls (in envelope).Engraving of a window in W. wall of N. Transept by Alex Gibbs(in envelope).Engraving of the Nicholson window, S choir aisle, published by Heaton & Butler.Coloured photograph of the above by F.Skeat.Coloured drawing for Gamlen window, S. presby aisle, signed Christopher Webb, 1957.Two coloured drawings of proposed designs for the westernmost N nave window and the

Baptistery window by Christopher Webb, 1937 (mounted together).

See also two items in Proposals - DR V.

Brasses. Chest I, DR 4Engraving by E.Turvill of a drawing by E.Bloor of the brass of Abbot de la Mare. 1815.Lithograph by W.Griggs of the brass of Abbot John Stoke.Lithograph by W.Griggs of the brass of an Abbot c.1400, perhaps John Moote.

Note that there is a rubbing of the de la Mare brass in the large tube near the door.

Wall Paintings. Chest I, DR 4

Coloured drawing of a painting on the Nave Piers from Archaeologia Vol LVIII, 1902.Coloured drawings of paintings in the Transepts and Chapel of St Alban. ibid. (both the above

much faded)Two rubbings of ledger stones before the cutting of a trench in the North Nave, 1972. (See

Archaeology file)

(To be inserted: folder details with various prints and paintings)

CHEST I. DR 5. Restorations & Proposals.Photocopy of a poster showing the history of the formation of the Diocese of St Albans.Set of A3 plans/details of the Discovery Space (exhibition area) A.Anderson, July 1998

Folder I. Chest I, DR 5Appeal document with a picture of the Crossing, dedicated by L.N.Cottingham, and a list of

subscribers, 1833. 15 copies and 3 separate pictures.

Folder II. Chest I, DR 5Architects’ drawings.Plan and view of the Church of St Alban, N.Hawksmoor, 1721. Belongs to Dr kelsall.Engraving of the Return Stalls, J.O.Scott, 1880.

The Lady Chapel Reredos, J.O.Scott, 1880. 2 copies.The rejected design for the West Front, J.O.Scott, from The Building News 3rd December 1880.Original version of the above, J.O.Scott.Perspective drawing of the rejected design, J.O.Scott, 1880.Pencil sketch perspective of the proposed design from the South West, J.O.Scott.Coloured drawing of the external elevation of the South side of the Nave, J.O.Scott, 1887.No 16 in the list dated 23rd April 1938 (see p.11)(missing) Coloured drawing of an imaginary restoration of the West Front by O.W.Davys, 1880.Ink drawing of the West Front according to the Norman design by O.W.Davys, 1880.Ink drawing of the West Front according to Early English design by O.W.Davys, 1880.Pencil drawing of the proposed Beckett Crucifix, 1884.Plan of proposed churchyard cross (14 ft.) with letter from Felix Lander 1940.Drawing of proposed steps and wheelchair lift to Saint’s chapel, J.Woodcock 2005.

Folder III. Chest I, DR 5A Sheet of Contrasts by I.H.Steinmetz, 1888. 3 copies of first 6 sheets and one of sheet 7.Photocopies of all 7.

Folder IV. Chest I, DR 5St Albans Diocesan War Memorial Appeal, 1921. 4 copies.Proposed reconstruction of the Font by C.M.Oldrid Scott, 1921.Engraving of a proposed restoration of the Shrine by C.M.Oldrid Scott, drawn by Sydney

Newcombe, undated.Plan for Memorial Chapel by W.H.R.Blacking, 1925.Plan of Tower at level of Ringers’ floor by J.C.Rogers, 1930. (3 copies)Section through belfry stage of tower by J.C.Rogers, 1930. (2 copies)Detail plan of reinforcement to Tower beams and posts by J.C.Rogers, 1930. (2 copies)Three plans on repairs to the vaulted ceiling of the Presbytery by J.C.Rogers, 1931 (tracing

paper).Isometric view of Tower beams and trusses by J.C.Rogers, 1930.Four sectional drawings by J.C.Rogers, 1935. (not in folder)Section of flying buttress W end of N nave aisle, unsigned and undated (?Rogers)Coloured drawing of the East End of the Lady Chapel with stalls by J.N.Comper, 1938.Plan of stalls for Lady Chapel by J.N.Comper, 1938.Diagram showing overhang of internal faces of Tower by Cecil Brown, Oct. 1942.Vestment chest by Welch and Lander, undated.Lenten array by Colin Shewring, The Warham Guild Ltd., undated.Coloured design for an Altar Frontal by Edgar T.A.Wigram, undated.

Folder V. Chest I, DR 5Designs by Cecil Brown.Tankerfield Graveyard scheme No 1, 1940.Proposed Chapter House and Diocesan Offices, 1944. (not in folder)Suggested alterations to the west entrances, 1952.Coloured drawing for siting of Lady Chapel organ, 1953.Organ case for instrument in Lady Chapel, undated.Coloured drawing for design of Toulmin window, 1954. (see also Plans below).Sketch design for Sanctuary of Lady Chapel, undated.

Coloured design for altar, 1958.Design for festal frontal in Lady Chapel, undated.Coloured drawing of candlestick for Lady Chapel, undated.Standard candlestick for Lady Chapel, undated.Design for altar rails in Lady Chapel, undated.Design for lectern in Lady Chapel, undated.Design for pews in Lady Chapel, undated.Design for a kneeling desk in Lady Chapel, undated.Design for kneeling desk in Lady Chapel, undated.Proposed arrangement of sanctuary choir furniture. Undated.Coloured design for window to Bishops Loyd and Furse, undated.Coloured drawing of sketch design for Saint’s Chapel, undated.Coloured drawing of proposed triptych for Saint’s Chapel, undated.Alterations to kneeling desk in Saint’s Chapel, unsigned and undated.Proposed bookstall in South Transept, 1958.Design for case of Choir Organ, 1961. 2 copies, one coloured.Sketch design for pulpit, undated.Proposed memorial to Dymoke Green, unsigned and undated. 2 sheets.

Architect’s Plans. 1964-1990. Chest I, DR 5(See also under MAPS & PLANS. Note - other plans may be found with the papers for the

project concerned.)Perspective view from north by Nicholas Hawksmoor (engraving, belongs to DJK), 1721.Section through Saint’s chapel and aisles showing E window, 1872.Section through nave with scaffolding, J.C.Rogers, 1933Section through transepts and tower, J.C.Rogers, 1935Long section looking north, J.C.Rogers, 1935.Vaulted ceiling to presbytery, J.C.Rogers, undated.Drawing of proposed repairs nave and S transept, G.Pace, 1964.3 plans - Chapter House services - as proposed and as existing, J.R.Kell. 1977.Full size tracing and reproductions of designs for the Shrine Canopy, Suellen Pedley, 1993

(envelope).Rubbings of ledger stones, Story & Brown, 1813-1851; stones defaced, 1972.Proposed Discovery Space (Exhibition Area) Plans. A.Anderson, 1998.Proposed Missionary Chapel, 1945 Plans by Sir Herbert Baker + correspondence (in roll).Inscription for Tower repairs, plaque to be put in Tower, 1954-61 (in roll).Design for Toulmin window executed by Francis Skeat in 1955 (see above) (in roll).

In white envelope:See plan chest for AA’s drawings

Site Plan for Canon’s residence by K.C.White, 1964.Proposed South Transept cloak-rooms by George Pace, 1968.Two early Chapter House schemes by George Pace, 1969.West Carriage Entrance Gates by George Pace ,1971.Re-ordering of the Nave by George Pace (2 plans), 1972.Proposed cloak-rooms, etc. by George Pace, 1973.Site Plan by Town Clerk, 1973.Adaptation of Crystal Cross by George Pace , 1973.Chapter House, 1974, 1977 and 1978. (see also separate box).

Conservation Area, 1977.Land Survey for Whitfield partners, 1978.Temporary site works by Andrew Anderson, 1978.Rain water pipes, plans & correspondence by J.R.Kell, 1978.Trapdoor grille for Duke Humphrey’s tomb by Andrew Anderson, 1978.Elevation South side of Nave by Ratee & Kett, 1978.Repair Programme north Clerestory, 1979.Heating installations, 11 plans by Oscar Faber, 1980.Elevations of Slype, by Andrew Anderson, 1980.Proposed exhibition area and as existing by A.Bryant, 1981.Proposed step nosings by Andrew Anderson, undated.Cloak-room alterations by Andrew Anderson, 1981.Nave porch, 3 drawings by Andrew Anderson, 1986.Glazed Screen & Nave doors by Bryant Laing, 1987.South ambulatory ramp by Andrew Anderson, 1990.

SMALL CABINETS IN ROOM AArchitect’s files and reports.

1a). Andrew Anderson’s and other correspondence filesStructural Plumbing 1942-1978.Electrical work 1964-1967Correspondence with George Pace 1964 to 1972. Large folder.Bell Reports and correspondence, 1930-2000Architect’s quinquennial inspections and reports 1974-2002.Processional Cross and Torches 1974-1988.Cloakroom / Virgers’ office, 1974-1983.S Transept Bookstall 1974-1989Lightening conductors 1974-1991.Roofs 1974-1991. Drains 1977-1991.Architect’s Liason Committee Minutes 1975-1988Notices / Signwriting 1976-1999.Saint’s Chapel 1977-86Disabled access 1978-93.Site Meeting Minutes, 1978-1982.Windows: S.Transept, N.Transept, Tower, 1986-1990 and (S) Lady Chapel 2000.Asbestos removal 1987-1989, Internal cleaning 1987-1989Damage and Vandalism 1990-94, Store and Laundry 1993.

1b). Andrew Anderson’s Chapter House files 1978-1998

2a). Andrew Anderson’s correspondence 1973-2003Fire precautions, etc. 1973-1993.Fabric general 1974-1977.Fabric general 1978-1982.Fabric general 1983-1986.Fabric general 1987-1993.

Fabric general 1993-2003.Includes

Relocation of coffins from S aisle 2003Boiler House 1993Toilets 1995-99Cloister arcade 1995-2002Security alarm 1997Triforium hand rails 1996-67Heating system 1999General 1995-2000

Nave roof and Clerestory repairs 1978-1984.Slype survey notes 1980.Michael Stair 1984-1989.Lower Deanery Garden, Mr Dunn, 1989-1992.Wall Paintings, mostly Perry Lithgow, 1990-1999.English Heritage 1991-1999.Tower repairs 1992-1997.Saint’s chapel photos, feretory removed, Plowman & Assocs. 1992Stone store 1993-1999.Electrical Installation Tests, repairs, 1994-1995.Report on the Hot Water System, Oscar Faber Ltd 1995North Transept, east face 1995-1997.Giffen’s report on Electrics and periodic testing Dec 1996.Conservation Report on the Victorian Floor Tiles, Jackfield, 1997

2b). Architect’s correspondence filesOrchard House Lane 1991-96**Report on the tower ceiling paintings, Pauline Plummer. 1992 **Now on shelf E**Wall paintings. Light readings St Albans Museums. 1993Health and Safety, British Engine Insurance Ltd, 1994Bells and Tower, NHLF 1995 and subsequent.Orchard Concerts 1996-98Nave Chairs 1997-99Duke Humphrey’s chantry 1997-2000Accessibility Audit, John H. Penton, 1997Disabled Access, west end 2001-2002Discovery Space, Bills of quantities form, 1998Ground Penetrating Radar Survey, Geo-Services, 1999Loan of old West doors to V&A 2000-2004Dry Riser, south transept 2001-2003Great Tower project description (CFCE), Engineer’s and Archaeologist’s reports, 2003

(for plans, see separate file)

3a).Wax House Garden. Correspondence re shop development 1985-95.Nave Project: report of feasibility study, R.Griffiths, May 2006 (2 copies)

4a). Old Fabric files

I. 1. Survey 1548 and Brief for repairs c.1682 2. Two letters from the Bishop of London about the fabric 1827. 3. Items re Humphrey Duke of Gloucester’s chantry 1872-1998. 4. Correspondence re dimensions of the Abbey 1872-73. 5. Conveyance of Lady Chapel 1870, a/c for repairs 1875-81 and item re burials. 6. Restoration and repairs 1867-1879 7. Restoration and repairs 1878-1900

(see scrapbooks, Aldenham 2 volumes and Lawrance letters) II Reports on the fabric by Lewis Wyatt 1818 and 1827 and extracts from The Builder

1875-80.III.1. Papers re work on the Belfry floor, tower ceiling. Presbytery ceiling and windows,

and Watching chamber 1930-35. 2 Correspondence with BRS 1932-45 re tower plaster. 3. Alterations to the Saint’s Chapel 1932.IV.1. Reports and work on the Nave corbels and choir ceiling 1933. 2. Reports and repairs 1931-38. 3. Repairs and Proposals 1900-30. V.1. The Second World War. 2a. Sundry items 1950-66. 2b. Sundry items 1966-80. 3. Architect’s reports 1963-69

(for Re-ordering of the Nave see file in Box 2). VI. 1. Report on the fabric 1974, programme 1975 (see files Room A / Box 2).VII. 1. Improvements to the fabric etc. 1980-98 2. Glass doors at west end, 1986-88.VIII 1. Improvements to the fabric etc. 1980 on. 2. Improvements to the fabric etc. 1989 on.

(for Restoration of the Shrine see file on Shelf A).IX Cathedral Fabric Commission letters 1990 to 1998. (filed separately)

On cabinets in room A. Box File (1), Wall Paintings, 1996-2003; Presbytery Vault, Bays 2 To 5, 1998-2002;

Alban Panel, S Presbytery Aisle, With Paint Samples, 2002; South Ambulatory Lighting Tender, 2003; Relic , 2002-2003.

Box File (2), Old Bell Schemes, 1981 To 1995; Vintry Garden, 1990 To 2003; Millennium Beacon, 1999; Johnny English, 2002.

Box File (3), Exterior Stonework, South Ambulatory and Retrochoir, 2003-07, & North Ambulatory, Antechapel & Lady Chapel, 2007.

Holden Conservation, Conservation Report on external stonework Bay 3 of Lady Chapel and part Retrochoir, 2004.

Holden Conservation, Report on conservation of north ambulatory external stonework, 2004.

Holden Conservation, Conservation survey of external stonework, east and south Lady Chapel and south retrochoir, 2004.

Box file (4), Reordering the Nave, 2008 on.

Box file (5), Bishop’s Staff Minutes, 1983-85Box file, English Heritage grants &c 1991-2001, Sumpter Yard Banner 1993-2001.Box file, Saint’s Chapel lift 2001-06, Lady Chapel interior cleaning 2004-06, Lighting

proposals 2001-04.Box file, Exterior Stonework Conservation, north ambulatory June 2004, Holden

Conservation. Also Cloisters 2002-2007, mainly Holden Conservation. Box file, Exterior Stonework Conservation. East & South Lady Chapel, South Retrochoir,

Bay 3 Lady Chapel and part Retrochoir. 2004. Holden Conservation.

Cathedral InventorySmall single drawer cabinet of photographic prints of important items Loose-leaf file box of indexed 35mm negatives of the above.

ROOM B.

Archive boxes under benchBOX 1

St Albans Cathedral Appeal(for funds for restoration and for the Chapter House)

Steering Committee preambles Dec 1973 - April 1976choice of sitearchaeological considerations fund raising programmesetting up of the Cathedral Trust

Fund raising Action Group etc April 1976 - Dev 1977Minutes of the:

Cathedral Appeal Trust Trustees, June 1978 - Jan 1986 (nos 1-26)Cathedral Appeal Appeal Committee, Jan 1978 - June 1979 (nos 1-9)Cathedral Appeal Management Group, Oct 1980 - Jan ‘81 (nos 14&15)Abbey Appeal Special Enterprises Committee, March 1981 (no 1 only)Management Committee, May 1981 (one only)Cathedral Trust Management Group, Dec 1982 - June 1983 (nos 1-5)Cathedral Appeal Executive Committee, Feb 1978 - May 1979

The Cathedral Appeal 1978-85St Albans Cathedral Trust

Appeal Finance 1978- 84Annual Accounts 1981-85

The Inquiry 1977Preamble following referral of planning permission to the Secretary of State, Oct 1976Date of inquiry set for Jan 25th 1977.County Council’s request for adjournment refused.Discussion of alternative sites.Instructions to Counsel, Lord Silsoe QC.Proofs of Evidence by:

Peter Moore (Dean and Rector)J.B.Pybus (City Planning Officer)T.McC.Jeffrey (Herts Archaeology Officer)D.G.Davies (Director Verulamium Museum)Martin Biddle (Professor of Archaeology, Abbey consultant)

J .R.Kell (Churchwarden, Engineer)D.R.Craig (Architect, County Planning Dept)Dr E.Roberts (Architectural Historian)M . Barley (Ancient Monuments)W.Whitfield (Architect of proposed Chapter House)

Statements by Mrs G.Noyell and Gillian JacksonComments on the above evidences by St Albans District Council.Lord Silsoe’s manuscript notes on the Inquiry.Assessment by C.H.Johns (Archaeologist for State).Bundle of various newscuttings.Printed summary of events to date (mid Feb 1977).Correspondence with Dr E.Roberts Jan-March 1977 expressing her feelings.Inspection by Mr Chase and Mr John 2nd March 1977.Correspondence with MP (Mr V.Goodhew) and Lady Birk (DOE) trying to hurry findings.Favourable findings by DOE dated 13/9/1977 (3 copies).

Chapter HouseFrom the Verdict of the Inquiry, Sept 1977, to June 1983(mostly Cathedral Development Committee Minutes and Excavation matters)

Chapter House Correspondence filesLandscaping site, fees / costs 1980-86Kitchen 1983-88Information desk and quotations 1985 (for drawings see plans in switch room)Church Commissioners loan for re-roofing 1990-94Legal position re leaking roof and work required 1990-97Funding roof replacement 1991-92Exemption from VAT on cost of new roof 1991-92

Care of Cathedrals MeasureRequirements for FACs and Inventories.

Chapter House Reports on leaks and lead corrosionEASA report 1986Whitfield Partners 1988Lead Development Assn. 1988Whitfield Partners 1989Harry Stanger 1989Lawrence Butterfield 1989Whitfield Partners (remedies) 1989Correspondence re investigation 1989Bickerdike Allen Partners 1992Caroe & Partners 1993Bordass Associates 1993-4English Heritage Study 1994

BOX 2Reordering the Nave 1968-74. Includes cleaning, removal of Grimthorpe’s pulpit, mobile

choir stalls, north nave door, crystal cross, altar rails, wiring, radiators, flooring &c.Orchard House Lane & Lower Deanery Garden 1981-90. Papers relating to the

long running dispute with Mr Kenneth King.Development of Lower Deanery Garden (Dean Moore Close). Specifications and plans

for houses 1, 2, 3, 4 and Flat 5.Blundell Room Development 1968-81 and 1989-2003, Correspondence with the

developers of Heritage Close, plans, proposed gift of building to replace Mason’s and Joiner’s workshops and, 1989-2002, correspondence with new owners of Heritage Close culminating in transfer of remaining freehold and 125 year lease on storeroom and toilet. (see also set of photos in grey metal cupboard).

Deanery refurbishment work 1993-95, architect Briffa Phillips. Specification, plans, and final accounts. Includes cleaning, removal of Grimthorpe’s pulpit,

BOX 3Cathedral Diary 1993-99 and 2001-2007. In box filesDiocesan Synod 1983-86. 1 box file.

BOX 4St Albans & District Council of Churches: 1952 to 1992, various items.

2 Box files: Churches together in St Albans: Setting up and minutes 1992-1994.Minutes 1995 on.

Small Archive BoxThe Chapter House Project, Dr Josephine Kane, Jan to July 2009.

A5 booklet The Chapter House, St Albans Cathedral, Dr Josephine Kane, pub. Univ. of Herts, Aug 2009.

Copy of text for above (with full references), A4, illustrated, Dr Josephine Kane, June 2009.Leaflet: KEEP3 Case Study outlining the thinking behind the project.Laminated labels from an exhibition in the Slype, Aug 2009.Set of completed Chapter House questionnaire forms, 15, 17, 18 and 19th June 2009. DVD: 8mm cine films of the Chapter House excavation, Prof. Martin Riddle, 1978. Folder of original material from the 'New Chapter House Appeal', undated, ca.1978. Letter from Morton Neal re funding for the project, Sept 2009.

Snapshot ProjectBundle describing the project, instructions for those taking part, and proposed timetable

15th to 21st June 2009.Sets of colour negatives with images on CD, some 400 in total, processed by Boots.CD of images assembled from the above and bound album of prints, not indexed, but

arranged by areas covered.

Shelf C:Menus - odd copiesSee Round - odd copies 1972-98Appeal Events, exhibition catalogues, etc. 1977-99Christian Study Centre - odd items 1982-94.Card index of St Albans biblio - very comprehensive indeed.Box file , University of Herts, Degree Ceremony brochures, 1995, 1997, 1999,

2000,2001,2003, 2004, 2005, 2006. 2007File of some Friends’ correspondence etc. 1949 to 1989.Friends’ Minutes, 1951 to 1994 (See other entry)4 boxes of small miscellanea (See other entry)3 boxes of files re charities (See other entry)Hudson Library Committee minutes & accounts 1980-2000.

Deed box:Bundle of Deeds relating to the Farm and Land at Gustard Wood, with catalogue

(part of the Rectory in 1838).Release of rent of £10 charged on Rectory of St Albans, 12/6/1840Conveyance of the Rectory Advowson, Mayor to Eccl. Commissioners, 12/6/1840.Lease and counterpart of part of the Abbey Orchard, H.H. Gibbs to C.H. Ashdown,

24/10/1895.Account ledgers 1962-69Video tapes (See other entry)Notices of Services 1925-28, 1936-39, 1939-46, 1946-54, 1954-59, 1959-61.Registers of Services 1888-96, 1897-1902, 1902-15, 1915-23, 1923-28, 1928-32, 1932-

37, 1937-42, 1942-48, 1948-54, 1954-59, 1960-69, 1969-80.

Shelf D:Discovery space; correspondence with Heritage Lottery Fund and two failed applications

due to goalpost changes, 1996 to 1999.Three box files of miscellanea (see Miscellanea)Abbey Visitors book 1997 - 2002Jean Norton’s Scrap Books 1976 - 1996 (See other entry)Peter Moore’s Scrap Books 1974-1988 (See other entry)Peter Moore’s papers (2 document wallets)Box file of modern newspaper cuttings 1970-77, 1977-80, 1980-83 and onwards.Box file of catalogues:

Muniment Room 2001Filing cabinets 1999Corpus Christi College (medieval MSS)Accessions listCity Library Author indexCity Library Subject indexList of drawings in RIBA collection.City Library Lewis Evans indexChapter House plans (Faber)A&A Transactions 1884-1961Handlist of catalogues and indexes, Lambeth Palace LibraryExhibition catalogue, Hertford Record Office, c.1945.Exhibited items 1992St Michael’s Parish Chest, John Everett, Oct. 1986Potted Abbey history (copies)

Box files of Exhibitions:Art & Craft exhibitions 1973 and 1978.Various exhibitions 1977-1993, including Carolyn Lewis-Barclay, Exhibition of Embroidery & Vestments, May 1980.Various exhibitions 1993 on.Flower Festival 1996 (minutes and correspondence)

Parish magazines, odd copies 1903, 1904, 1909, 1914, 1916.bound volumes 1913, 1928-33, 1936-39.loose copies 1939-73 (not complete).

Abbey Magazine from 1939 to 1974 (incomplete)

Abbey News (complete) 1974 to 2005 in 6 bound volumes, and loose copies to present.

Various odd Service sheets from 1878, mostly 1950s to present.Copies of The Old Chorister 1978-87 in binder.Bell chamber plans and photos: A.Anderson’s archive.Abbey diaries for 1989, 1993-1998, 2001 and 2002.Some Abbey account books.35mm film - Portrait of St Albans - c.1930.Confirmation Register 1885-1919

Shelf E:Hanna Conservation, Conservation Report on chantry & tomb of Humphrey Duke of

Gloucester, with masons’ marks, photos and 35mm slides, 1999.Memorial Service sheets from 1950s.Alban Link (Friends’ newsletter) and Friends’ Annual Reports from 1950 to present with

index to issues 1950 to 1999.Brian Gilmour Ironwork Investigation, Bays 3 & 4 of Presbytery Ceiling, 2000 & 2002.Pauline Plummer, Presbytery vault 4 “bays”, before restoration. 1992. [spring binder]Perry Lithgow, Survey of wall paintings, 1990.Perry Lithgow, Mandeville memorial, 2003.English Heritage examination of paint samples from the tower ceiling, Oct. 1992.English Heritage (Babington & Stewart) examination of paint samples from the tower

ceiling, Oct. 1992.Report on Tourist Income by Vanessa Francis [text only], BA paper, April 1996.

* = In separate case.*Helen Howard (Courtauld), Scientific examination of Feretory paintings, 1992.*ed. Tatton-Brown & Munby, Dendrochronology in Cathedrals (from Archaeology

of Cathedrals)*Gavin Simpson & Robert Howard, Tree-ring Dating of the Belfry and Ceiling

Panels of the Tower, 1974. 2 copies* C.Hassall, St Albans Cathedral, Presbytery vault, examination of paint layers,

Nov. 2000.*British Museum Report on light measurements on Wall Paintings 10 Feb 1991.*Music in English Cathedrals, a report. May 2001.*J.C. Rogers Report on the Presbytery Vault. 1931*English Heritage Measurement of visible and U/V light falling on Wall Paintings.

1994.*English Heritage Environmental Monitoring Data May 1993 to June 1995.*Perry Lithgow, Interior walls of Tower, 1994. 2 copies.*Engineering Photogrammetry Unit, City University, London. St Albans Cathedral

Primary Control Survey, June 1996.*Perry Lithgow, Wall Painting conservation proposals, Phases 5-9, 1997-2001.*Hanna Conservation, Conservation Report on chantry and crypt of Duke

Humphrey Aug 1998.*Hanna Conservation, Conservation Report on 12th-century shrine table June 1998.*Brian Gilmour Ironwork Investigation, Bay 3 Presbytery Ceiling, May 2000.*English Heritage Centre for Archaeology Tree-ring analysis of Timbers from the

Presbytery Roof. Howard, Laxton, & Litton. Report 28, 2000.*English Heritage Centre for Archaeology Tree-ring analysis of Timbers from the

Presbytery Roof. Howard, Laxton, & Litton. Report 32, 2001.*English Heritage Centre for Archaeology Tree-ring analysis of Timbers from the

Presbytery Roof Part III. Howard, Laxton, & Litton. Report 53, 2002.

Perry Lithgow, Organ Loft Spiral Staircase, August 2008.Perry Lithgow, Organ Loft Wall Paintings, September 2008.Perry Lithgow, The Nave Corbel Angels, September 2008.D.Adamson, Cleaning and Conservation, Lady Chapel interior, Apl 2006.C.Hassall (Courtauld), St Albans Cathedral, Choir Ceiling, examination of paint layers,

Nov. 2000.Brian Gilmour Ironwork Investigation, Bays 3 & 4 Presbytery Ceiling, May 2000/01.Gavin Simpson & C.D. Litton, Dendrochronology in Cathedrals, Oxford 1996.Gavin Simpson, Report on the Archive concerning the Restoration of the Vault of the

Presbytery, University of Nottingham, 2002.Holden Conservation, Report on works to the Lady Chapel windows, 2001.Numerous wall painting conservation reports (See Conservation Reports below)Wilton Hall, 6 vols of bound MS papers.Two Confirmation Registers 1936-47 and 1936-66.Inventories of Cathedral goods 1965 & Oct 1970, with copious notes, revisions, etc.Wilton Hall, Inventory of Church Goods, 1920/21 (with notes re some of the silver),Aldenham, Lord. The High Altar Screen. 3 vols, 1889 and 1901.

Transcript of material from Vols I & III by Jane Kelsall. 1988 and 1990.The Dean and Chapter of St Albans. Sundry papers relating to the Foundation and Statutes of the Capitular Body. 2 vols. 1903

Ashdown, Charles H. St Albans Historical and Picturesque. Elliot Stock 1893. 300 edition. (shelf E)

Comyns Carr, J.W. The Abbey Church of St Alban. Seeley & Co 1877. (Shelf E, 2 copies)

Cartulary from Chatsworth. Microfilm and photocopy from it (poor in places).Various Photo Albums, Alban in Glory, inc. Flower Festival Oct 1996, Joan Peckett.Various scrap books, see separate entry.

Shelf F:Charter conferring Cathedral Status sealed by Queen Victoria, 1877, in red box.A block of wood signed W.Vail 1894 (part of the east screen to the N choir aisle,

removed in 1999).Some medieval tilesPrint of Joan Freeman’s painting of the monastery c.1500, and jig-saw of the same.Grant of Arms to the Diocese sealed by the Heralds in long black box.A Harden’s Hand Grenade Fire ExtinguisherSepia photo on glass of NE view c.18702 framed photos of the choir, 1956 and 198215 scrapbooks from Gene Peyton Jones 1968-2004.Two scrapbooks from Cathedral Trust, 1977-1982 and 1994-1999.Holden Conservation, Conservation Report on external stonework Bay 3 of Lady Chapel

and part Retrochoir, 2004.

Holden Conservation, Report on conservation of north ambulatory external stonework, 2004.

Holden Conservation, Conservation survey of external stonework, east and south Lady Chapel and south retrochoir, 2004.

Correspondence (unexpurgated), A.Anderson with Dean P.Moore, 1974-93.Two files of negatives, mostly B/W but some more recent in colour, Abbey interior,

clergy, flowers, Chapter House excavation,, valuable property, Wallingford clock and Primer, Installation of Dean Lewis 1994, Graffiti 2000.

Wallingford Clock. File of drawings, photos, articles &c., book Perpignan, correspondence, exhibition material from 1998-99.

Needlework designs, various.Textile Group designs for Canons’ cushions and Saint’s chapel kneelers 1997-2005 (box

file).Paper model of the shrine feretory and canopy.(Part of painted and gilded Rood Beam originally spanning the eastern tower piers-now

in exhibition)Two s of most of the videos boxed on shelf C, only edited highlights of some.

Box files:Texas Flag with Presentation certificate from the Texas House of Representatives and a

copy of the Rules governing its use.Misc. Visit of HRH QE2 14th March 2003. Magna Carta service 14/6/1998.

Installation Dean Lewis 26/27 Feb 1994. Heritage Open Day 1998 on. Filming ‘Cicerones’ 2001. Funeral of Lord Runcie July 2000. Archbishops Commission on Cathedrals (1993) Statistics.

Misc. Information Desk re-furbishment 2001-02. High-level latchway safety system 2001-04. North transept Mensa project 1999-2003. Nave pew fronts Oct 2003. Wheelchair lift 2003. Chapel of Transfiguration 2002-03.

Photographs. mainly digital. External views March 2004, transparencies & prints, some by P.J. Gates. “Starry Night” John Mortimer; choir, food, &c. Nov 2004, prints & CD. “Question Time” Nov. 2004; Prints & CD; Bob Norris. Prints (only) of QE2 visit; P.J. Gates. Trust event March 2005 at the Fleming Collection, prints & CD. Abbey Organ Appeal, May 2005, prints & CD. Distant views, prints & CD, Sept 2005, Bob Norris

Exhibition of the churches in the Diocese material, 1998Bell ringers’ magazines.

Miscellaneous objects

Large 19-C ?alms dish with Renaissance relief figures.Various framed pictures.Light boxStand with medieval nails from presbytery ceiling.Miner’s lamp.Toc H lamp.

III. BRASSES

The brasses formerly in the Muniment Room are now mounted in the North Presbytery aisle. For reference to them see the work by William Lack on Shelf A or the work by Andrews in the small left-hand drawer of Chest I.

A rubbing of the de la Mare brass is in the large tube standing near the door, and there is a translation of some of the inscriptions in Chest I (see under Registers). Attention is also drawn to the pictures of brasses in Chest I DR IV (see under Drawings & Engravings).

Translations of inscriptions on brasses in the Abbey Church 1963, LH drawer Chest I.

IV. CHARITIES

Box files on shelf C:Box 1: 1. Charities, General.

2. Report of the 1833 Commission on St Albans Charities.3. Copy of the list of parish benefactors 1723.4. The Charities Scandal 1846-52.5. The attempts to amalgamate the Abbey Charities from 1986 on.

Box 2: 1. Lomax, King George, Bray Norris, Hale and Goldsmythe.2. Annesley, Wells, Cross Keys, Lathbery and Raynshawe.

Box 3: 1. Skelton, Combe, Nicholas and Bryson.2. Correspondence, etc, re. winding up the St Albans Charities 1969-2007.

See also accounts. For Ruth’s Charity and Gawen Charity, see separate tin boxes..

V. CHARTERS

The origin of the 11 charters housed in the green cabinet on shelf J seems to be unknown. But the extract from a sale catalogue which gives details of them and which is housed in the Charters file indicates that they were bought at auction.

A Grant to the Abbot and Convent of St Albans of the right to free warren in all their demesne lands in England. 1248.

A Licence to Richard de Tyneswyke and Alice his wife to alienate a messuage and land in Rykemersworth, Caysho and Little Bisseye. 1312.

A Licence to Walter Tubbe and others to give land to the Abbot in part satisfaction of 100 librates. 1312.

A Licence to Adam of Newenham, Chaplain, to give the manor of Caldecote to the Abbot in part satisfaction of 100 librates. 1321.

A Pardon to the Abbot and Convent for having demised various lands at full value. 1347.A Licence to William le Parsone and others that they may give houses and land to the Abbot.

1349.An Indenture between the King and Thomas, Abbot of St Albans, about a corrody. 1364.An Agreement between the Abbot of St Albans and Richard Horwode, Vicar of Sandridge,

about the small tithes and other payments. 1405.

The Deed of a Tenement in St Albans. 1508.A Grant to John Jenyns of the Manor of Combe-Newell. 1540.A Permit to John Jennings to alienate the Manor of Sandridge. 1606.

Note: the order of the last four differs in the cabinet and on the printed list from the chronological order above.

Attention is also drawn to the transcription of charters concerning the Abbey copied and translated from the Rolls by Mr Hewlett in 1846 (see Charters file). Several of the above charters are included. Also to the collotyped copy of the Charter of Oxhey 1007 with commentary in Large Miscellanea below.

VI. CONSERVATION REPORTS

Shelf B:Plowman Craven Associates

Photogrammetric Report on the Presbytery Ceiling, Oct. 2002.Photogrammetric survey of the Lady Chapel southern windows, negatives and co-

ordinates, Feb 2000Photogrammetric survey of the Lady Chapel northern windows, negatives and co-

ordinates, July 2001Photogrammetric survey of the north ambulatory, negatives and co-ordinates,

May 2003Photogrammetric record of the east end, negatives and co-ordinates, May 2004

Shelf E:J.C. Rogers Report on the Presbytery Vault. 1931Helen Howard (Courtauld), Scientific examination of Feretory paintings, 1992.British Museum Report on light measurements on Wall Paintings 10 Feb 1991.English Heritage Measurement of visible and U/V light falling on Wall Paintings. 1994.English Heritage (Babington & Stewart) examination of paint samples from the tower

ceiling, Oct. 1992.English Heritage Centre for Archaeology Tree-ring analysis of Timbers from the

Presbytery Roof. R.E.Howard, R.R.Laxton, C.D.Litton. 2000.English Heritage Centre for Archaeology Tree-ring analysis of Timbers from the

Presbytery Roof. R.E.Howard, R.R.Laxton, C.D.Litton. 2001.English Heritage Centre for Archaeology Tree-ring analysis of Timbers from the

Presbytery Roof Part III. R.E.Howard, R.R.Laxton, C.D.Litton. 2002.Gavin Simpson & Robert Howard, Tree-ring Dating of the Belfry and Ceiling Panels of

the Tower, 1974.Gavin Simpson, Report on the Archive concerning the Restoration of the Vault of the

Presbytery, University of Nottingham, 2002.Holden Conservation, Report on works to the Lady Chapel windows, 2001.Holden Conservation, Report on conservation of north ambulatory external stonework,

2004.Brian Gilmour Ironwork Investigation, Bays 3 & 4 of Presbytery Ceiling, 2000 & 2002.Perry Lithgow Partnership. Wall Painting Conservation.

Nave Piers, Jan-Apl 1992Shrine Chapel Jan-Apl 1992North Transept, SE corner, N. Amby bay 2, S Amby bays 2, 3. 1992-3North Ambulatory bay 3. 1994 (spare copy shelf C)Tower, interior walls. 1994Proposals for Wall Painting Conservation 1995/6.North Ambulatory bay 4. 1995North Ambulatory bay 5. 1995 (spare copy shelf C)North Ambulatory bay 1. 1996Proposals for Wall Painting Conservation phases 5-9,1997-2001.Presbytery, upper west wall. 1997Ramryge Chantry. 1996 (spare copy shelf C)Phase 5 1997 (E wall N trans, N choir aisle to trans., S choir aisle to Trans.,

Lady chapel window embrasures, Maynard mons.)Phase 6 1998 (Nave, N arcade V, VI, VII & soffits. 2 spare copies shelf C)Phase 7 1999 (Choir clerestory, apostles, soffits and texts, N choir aisle Holy

Trinity) (spare copy shelf C)Phase 8 2000 (Hermits’ tomb text, N trans. window recesses, Tower SW & NW

pier texts)Phase 8 2000 (Survey S ambulatory & Lady Chapel)Phase 8 2000 (Survey S Ambulatory & Lady Chapel) A3 copyPhase 9 2000 (Nave, N Arcade, Piers I - IV, 2 vols)The Mandeville Memorial June 2003.Phase 10 2003 (South ambulatory-south presbytery aisle, 2 vols).Organ Loft Spiral Staircase, August 2008.Organ Loft Wall Paintings, September 2008.The Nave Corbel Angels, September 2008.

C.Hassall, Paint AnalysisSt Albans Cathedral Choir Ceiling examination of paint layers, Nov. 1999.

Includes Hugh Harrison’s reportSt Albans Cathedral Choir Clerestory examination of paint samples from the

Apostle figures, Nov. 1999.St Albans Cathedral Presbytery vault examination of paint layers by C.Hassall,

Nov. 2000.St Albans Cathedral Presbytery vault bays 1 to 5, examination of paint layers by

C.Hassall, 2002.Pauline Plummer

Report on painted ceiling of tower 1992.Report on painted vaulting of presbytery, bay1, west end. Dec 1997.Report on painted vaulting of presbytery, bay2. Apl 1999. (copy shelf C)Report on painted vaulting of presbytery, bay3. Jan 2000 (2 vols.).(spare copies

shelf C)Report on painted vaulting of presbytery, bay4. Jan 2001 (2 vols.).Report on painted vaulting of presbytery, bay5. Jan 2001 (3 vols.).Report on ceiling panel of martyrdom of Alban. Apl-Nov. 2002.

Hugh HarrisonTimber repairs, presbytery vault, west end. Dec 1997.Timber repairs, presbytery vault, bay 2. Feb 1999. 2 copies.

Timber repairs, presbytery vault, bay 3. Mar 2000. 3 copies.Timber repairs, presbytery vault, bay 4.. Jan 2001.Timber repairs, presbytery vault, bay 5. Mar 2002.Timber repairs, summary presbytery vault bays 1 to 5,1997-2002.

Brian GilmourInvestigation of ironwork Bay 3, Presbytery ceiling, May 2000Investigation of ironwork Bays 3 & 4, Presbytery ceiling, June 2002

Hanna ConservationConservation proposals for chantry & tomb of Humphrey Duke of Gloucester Aug. 1998.Condition assessment and Conservation Report on chantry & tomb of Humphrey Duke of Gloucester with masons’ marks, photos and 35mm slides, Aug-Sep 1999.Conservation proposals for 12th century shrine table, June 1998.

VII. DEEDS

These are kept in a locked box on Shelf C.A series of deeds from 1657 to 1744 relating to the farm at Gustard Wood formerly part of

the rectory.A conveyance and release dated 12th June 1840 relating to the transfer of the advowson

from the Mayor and Corporation to Rev H.J.B.Nicholson.A lease dated 24th October 1895 by Henry H.Gibbs and others of a piece of land in Abbey

Orchard to C.H.Ashdown.Release of rent of £10 charged on Rectory of St Albans, 12/6/1840A complete list of deeds held by Barclays Bank, 1998.

Architect’s Plans. Chest II, room B.Drawer 1 Anderson Anderson plans, 1974-1998Drawer 2 Anderson Anderson plans, 1974-1998Drawer 3 Anderson Anderson plans, 1974-1998Drawer 4 R.Griffiths plans 1900 to present, other plans and surveys.Drawer 5 Other large drawings, copy of inventory plan of ledger stones, packet of printouts

of apr survey of cathedral and deanery, May 2010 (see CD).Drawer 6 Paper.

IX. FILES.

These are arranged alphabetically by subjects. No attempt has been made here to list all the items in each file, which are listed in a separate file and on the individual envelopes. But the main items have been identified and some indication given of the remaining contents. Where there is more than one envelope in a file, this is indicated by the use of Arabic numerals: where there is more than one file for a subject, Roman numerals have been used. Thus Fabric II.3 indicates the third envelope in the second file on the Fabric.

Archaeology 1. Excavations on the site of the Cloister, 1924.

2. Search for treasure in the Abbey Wall, 1950-51.3. The Medieval Sewer, 1965-69.4. Excavation beneath Nave altar, 1972.5. Chapter house and subsequent excavations 1978-83.6. Excavation planning 1975-78.7. Reports, 1991-20058. Papers read at BAA Conference, 1999

Archaeology (9)Correspondence etc. re the shrine mensa, 1993-99

for the Chapter House excavation, see the files on shelf A.

Archdeacon Papers re the appointment of Apparitor, 1800 and 1830. Draft deed for the creation of a parish of Markyate 1877, with a

copy of a 1740 document giving the past history. Copy of London Gazette 23/8/1895 re the creation of rural deaneries. History of the archdeaconries of Rochester and St Albans and other items.

Architect Papers relating to successive Abbey Architects 1924 on.Andrew Anderson 1975-2000.For more recent architect’s files and reports see small cabinets in front

room (A).

Audio-Visual Correspondence 1997

Bells & Chimes I.1. 1757 estimate for re-casting the bells and other 18th-c items. 2. Estimates for repairs 1844-45, and 1870-73 (+adding chimes) 3. Other 19th century items. 4. The 1920s and 30sII.1. 1940s and 50s 2. 1960s 3. Sanctus bell (separate)III 1. The 70s, 80s and 90s. 2. 1936 article from Blotter, copy of chimes tunes, catalogue of

‘Bell News’ etc. 1887-1911 (Archival box) and more recent items.IV. 1. 1994 to 2000

Bishop I 1. The Foundation of the Bishopric 1877. 2. Sundry items re individual Bishops of St Albans. 3. The Bishop’s visitations 1947, 1951 and 1957.II 1. The Bishop’s visitation 1971. 2. The Bishop’s visitations 1981 and 1997, and general.

Cathedral I.1. Cathedral, General up to 1970. 2. General, 1972-82 3. General, 1981on 4. Booklets re Cathedral and Diocese. 5. Items re the disabled 1976-1993.

6. Items re the disabled 1997-2000 II.1a/b. General 1987 on and annual reports 1998-2007. 2. Sundry papers re Cathedral Staff 3. The Ecumenical Chaplaincy 4. Associated churches.III.1. The Cathedral Library. 2. The Hudson Memorial Library. 3. The Centre for Christian Studies. IV, V, VI. The Cathedral Statutes 1938/1940, 1963-68 and 1977-79.VII.1. Cathedral organisation and administration and BBC correspondence.

VIII. Sacramental Chapel (Wallingford Chantry)

Chapter House All the papers re the building of the Chapter House 1974-83, including the Public Enquiry 1977 and the Excavation, and other files re roof leaks, defective drains, etc are now in filing cabinets in room I. See also plans in Switch Room.

Charities These are in box files, shelf C.I.1. General 1839-1984. 2. Report of the 1833 Commission on St Albans Charities.II.1. Copy of the list of parish benefactors 1723. 2. The Charities Scandal 1846-52. 3. The attempts to amalgamate the Abbey Charities from 1986 on.III.1 The Joshua Lomax Charity. 2. The William George King Charity. 3. The Bray Norris Charity. 4. The Richard Hale Charity. 5. The Anne Goldsmythe Charity.IV.1. The George Annesley Charity 2. The Emma Wells Charity 3. The Cross Keys Charity 4. The Thomas Lathberye and Richard Rayneshaw Charities.V.1. The Robert Skelton Charity 2. The Francis Combe Charity 3. The Thomas and Margaret Hall Charity 4. The Jane Nicholas Charity 5. The Bryson Bequest.

Charters Translation of a 2 E.IV charter roll re Abbey by Mr Hewlett in 1846.A list of the eleven charters in the green cabinet translated by FIK..

Choir Sundry papers re the choir from 1896 onwards.

Cult of St Alban I. Papers relating to the investigation by W.R.L.Lowe 1910-12, biblio and other items to 1998.

II. Other papers and notes. See also photo album from St Pantaleon re relic.

III. Reliquary of St Alban at St Pantaleon, Cologne, 2002.

Dean & Chapter I.1. Papers re the attempts to found a Chapter 1879-85 and thefoundation of the Deanery 1900-02.

II 1. The Chapter. 2. Correspondence re Hon. Canons 1985-93. III. Envelopes re individual Deans (see also Lawrance scrap-books

Shelf A, the Lawrance correspondence (separate box) and theExhibitions file).

IV Deans Kennaby (1964-1973), Moore (1973-1993) and Lewis V. Text of exhibition material, Jane Kelsall, 1994 and papers re

Deans and Provosts Conference, 1998.

Deanery and I.1. Specification of works for the building of the Deanery 1878. Deanery Garden Papers re the Boiler House site 1938.

Papers re the Deanery conversion 1963-64 and more recent work. 2. The Scout (Randall) Hut 1936-75. 3. The building of the Canon’s house 1964-67. II.1. Deanery Development 1960-93. 2. The Deanery Garden, extension to 2 Sumpter Yard 1985-88.III.1. Orchard House Lane 1966-73. 2. Orchard House Lane 1975-77. 3. Papers re building the houses off Orchard House Lane 1977-93.

Deeds See deed box, shelf C.

Diocese I.1. Sundry documents1906-1993. 2. List of parishes in the diocese (ex Crockford’s 1995).

Discovery Space Papers re establishment of exhibition area, separate files shelf D.

Drainage I. Reports etc. re drainage difficulties on the North side 1933-37. General papers 1933-74II. Routine maintenance of gullies, roofs and downpipes 1982-88.

Electrical Papers re lighting the Saint’s Chapel 1937-39.Report on the electrical system 1945.Correspondence re the installation of the sub-station 1964-65.Various papers 1938-74see also Floodlighting and Heating.

Endowment I. 1. Dean Clarke’s Augmentation 1835-37, 1867 and 1914. 2. Endowment of the Rectory 1863 to 1876. II. 1. ditto. 1875-91. 2. Attempt to increase the Rectory endowment 1882-84.III.1,2,3 The establishment of the Cathedral Endowment Fund 1900-03.

(see also metal box)IV. 1-3. ditto. 1904-30.

Exhibitions Material from current and past exhibitions in box files, shelf D room 2.

Faculties 1. Faculties granted: to the Reparation Committee 1877.to Sir Edmund Beckett 1880.to Henry Hucks Gibbs 1890.for the Bishop’s Throne and Stalls 1903.Sundry smaller Faculties 1907-38.

2. Citations and Petitions 1917-1938.

Family History 1. Notes and correspondence.

Fayrfax Sundry papers re Robert Fayrfax.

Festivals and Special OccasionsI. Papers re

The Diocesan Festival 1924.The Royal Maundy 1957.The Diocesan Festival 1969.Festalban 1977 (see also large miscellaneous).The Queen’s Visit 1982 (see also file on Shelf A)The Flower Festival 1983.1200th Anniversary and Magna Carta Celebrations, 1993.Alban 2000 event.

II. Festalban (centenary celebrations) 1977.IIIa. 1992-2000IIIb. Alban 2000.

Finance 1. Finance, General. 2. Stewardship 1974 onwards. 3. The Growth of Discipleship 1983.

Fire Precautions Sundry papers re fire main and lightening conductors etc. 1918-97.

Floodlighting Sundry papers 1973-97.

Furnishings (soft) 1. Sundry papers 1900-97Work-book of the Broiderers’ Guild 1936-67.

2. Kneelers project 1967-68. 3. Collage Wall Hangings c.1980. 4. Details of some of the vestments 5. Exhibition, 1980 and items to 1999.

Costume appropriate to Christina of Markyate.

Furniture Ia. Inventories of goods belonging to the church 1548, 1553, 1638, 1757,1765, 1914, 1930.Sundry papers 1930-70. see also Memorials file for the Stalls and Bishop’s Throne.

Ib. Sundry papers 1932-1992. II. 1. Sundry papers 1970 to 1990. 2. Document in the Tudor chair

3. Sundry papers 1990-1999.4. Sundry papers 2000 on. III Preamble and purchase of new staging 1924-1997.

Gifts & Bequests Several files of correspondence, etc. from 1900.

Graffiti Memo and lists 1992-96.

Grimthorpe Design for the Altar Cross 1884.Grimthorpe’s Will (with codicils).Several letters, photographs, and theses.(see also scrapbooks, Aldenham volumes and Lawrance letters in

separate metal box)

Heating & Lighting 1. Sundry papers re heating 1920-79.2. Sundry papers 1937-993. Proposals for re-lighting the building 1986-2000.4. Proposals for re-lighting the building 1995-1999.

Heraldry Sundry papers 1959-2003

History I.1. General articles & lectures on the history 1789-1948. 2. More particular articles, lectures, etc. 3. ditto 1998. 4. ditto 1999-2003.5. ditto 2001-2007. II. Sundry items bearing on the past history of the Abbey. III.1. Battles of St Albans 2. Roger of Wendover, monk of St Albans, d.1236

Institute (Abbey) 1. Sundry papers 1915-58. 2. Sundry papers 1953-75

Insurance 1. Sundry papers from 1906-1962. 2. Sundry papers from 1969-1990.

Licencing (entertainment) Correspondence 1971-83.

Locks Correspondence etc. 1937-2000.

Memorials I. Bishop Festing Memorial (Stalls and Throne). II.1. The Altar-piece by Sir Alfred Gilbert 1909-86. 2a. Various memorials1872-1966, including description of stone

figures found in 1872. 2b. Various memorials1975-2007.III 1. Correspondence re Abbots etc 1965. 2. The Reburial of the Abbots’ bones, 1979.IV 1. The Michael Stair 1982-86. 2. War Memorial Chapel 1984-2004.

Miscellaneous Papers 1978-2003

Muniment Room Papers 1974-2003

Music General, 1924-95

Organ I.1. The Organ 1904-27. 2. do. 1928-31. II.1. do. 1934 onwards. 2. Articles on the organ(s).

Organists I. Receipts for organists salary 1840-41.Details of the organists with some biogs. from 1858 to 1937.

Ornaments I 1. The Whitechapel ‘Last Supper’ Portrait. 2. Various papers including:

Inventories 1638 (copy), Church plate 1915, pictures 1995. Photographs and letters (1959) about the bridal wreath. Drawing and letter (1966) re figures in the South Choir Aisle.

II 1. Letters etc. re the Meredith/Stoddart/Turner picture. 2. Coloured photographs of various pictures. 3. Information about brasses (de la Mare in particular).

1974 inventory of plate, 1995 inventories, etc.

Parish I. 1. Details (1924) about the parish as constituted in 1618.Copy of 1637 statement about the endowment.List of parish members in 1818 with details of their property

(Godman. Accompanying map in tube, room A).Terriers of buildings etc. 1887 and 1921. Two 19th-centurystatements about fees. Parish map as reproduced in 1956.Details of Parish boundaries as revised in 1995.

II. General. 1956 map, fees, etc.III. 1 The establishment of Christ Church 1858 and 1862. 2 The Electoral Roll 1919-1958IV. The Abbey Advowson 1838-40 and 1866, including the dispute

over Sumpter Yard, 1956 map, fees, etc.V. ... continued.

Parish Church Council 1. Sundry papers 1921-67.2. Christian Stewardship Campaign 1959, reports on Fabric and

Goods, 1993.

Performances Various since 1997.

Pensions Copies of pension schemes 1938, 1960, 1970 and 1973 with correspondence.

Precincts I.1. Romeland and the Tankerfield burial ground, including:Establishment of the burial ground 1838-40, and closure 1885.

Establishment of garden attempted 1926 and 1939, done 1949-53. Part of 1820 map (photocopy).

2. Romeland general, mainly Romeland Cottages. II.1. The North Churchyard 1856-64. 2. do. 1866-68, 1885 and 1896. III.1. Precincts General 1818-1992, inc. 1818 Godman list and 1985

report of Civic Society. for full Godman list see file Parish I (1) 2. The Abbey Orchard 1889-1969, including:

Purchase of Abbey Orchard Field 1889. Purchase of Abbey Meadow 1921, tree planting scheme 1969.

3. Report on the Abbey Precincts, 1985, Civic Society and other correspondence

IV 1. Monastery Close 1919-1977. 2. Pondwick’s Meadow.1930. 3. The Abbey Gateway1867-1903, and conveyance of the Gaol 1870. 4. The West Carriageway Gates 1971-73. 5. The Land behind 1, George Street 1974-6. V 1. The closing of the pathway through the Abbey 1872-78. 2. The Churchyard Railings and Memorial Cross 1938-60 and Garden

of Remembrance, 1956-64 and others to 1977.VI 1. Sumpter Yard 1931-89. See also Parish file, Abbey Advowson. 2. The Waxhouse Gate and Vintry garden area 1944-97. 3. General 1979 on, including proposals for a Maze 1979-84 and the

Rose Garden 1982. 4. House for Precentor.

Property I. Sundry items re Abbey property 1938-92. II.1. Items concerning sundry properties not mentioned below. 2. Houses in Abbey Mill Lane and Orchard Street. (For Monastery

Close see separate file)III.1. The Old Rectory 1938-79, including 19th-century ground plan. 2. Nos. 32, 32a and 34 Holywell Hill. See also Ruth’s Charity. 3. No. 36 Holywell Hill and the small garden.IV.1. Sopwell Lane Mission Hall 1935-62. V.1. 55 Oswald Road 1979-87 and flat in Spicer Street 1981-82.See separate file under Institute for the Abbey Institute.

Public Address System Sundry papers 1925-81.

Safety and Security General, 1973 on.

Schools 1. The Blue Coat School, including: A letter re foundation of a Charity School 1714. A resolution re amalgamation with the National School 1844. Details of the three St Albans schools 1847.

2. The Sunday School, including: Notes on a meeting to start one 1785. Financial papers 1846-65. A short history by Dr Nicholson 1865. Gape Trust 1898-1995. See also Books for the account book.

3. The National Schools, including: An abstract of title to the site in Spicer Street 1845. Sundry letters re staff etc. c.1900. Sundry documents re improvements to premises etc. c.1925.

II 1. The Pupil Teacher Centre. Papers re the foundation 1899. See also Books for the minutes of the managers.

2. Sundry pamphlets 1944-60. 3. Other schools, correspondence with St Albans School and Girls

High School 1990. 4. Townsend School, collection of dated news cuttings 1967-73.

Sermons Inc. Dean Blenkin on death, Dean Henderson on finance.

Tithes 1. Sundry papers, 1915-48. See also box of tithe redemption certificates on Shelf G, and 1846 Tithe redemption book in drawer 6, chest III.2. Cases relating to tithes 1776.

Treasury I Conception, design and costing 1970-82.II Contents, insurance, inventories, &c. 1981-87III Contents, 1987-2004

Trusts 1. Papers re the Cross Keys (Abbey Church), Grimthorpe,Waddington, Dorant, Kent, Wilson and Yapp Trusts. 1922-68

2. Sundry papers re Abbey Trust Funds 1923-99. 3. Cathedral Trust 1978-95

Vandalism & Damage Letters etc. on vandalism and damage 1980 on

Virgers List of Virgers 1994, history of Guild of Virgers.

Wall Paintings I. General 1925-1961.II. Wall Paintings Restoration 1956-59.III. do. 1960-64.IV. 1. do. Finance. 2. Restoration including scientific examination of thepaintings in the Feretory, Helen Howard 1992 (see Books, Bound).See also Perry Lithgow’s 1994-2000 restoration. (Shelf E)

Windows I.1. The Archdeacon Grant Memorial Window and Brass 1886-99.I 2. Sundry papers and correspondence ?1890-1979II. Sundry papers and correspondence 1978-2003III.1 The North Transept Rose Window 1987-88.III.2 The North Transept Rose Window 1988-89.IV. Sundry papers 1977-2006

X. GLASS. See Shelf C. Also illustrations of glass in Drawings & Engravings Chest I, DR IV.

XI. LEAFLETS, MAGAZINES &c. Shelves G, H & I. Shelf G. Appeal documents 1978-83.

Diocesan Synod, Forms of Service 1927-75.Menus, 1980s and 1990sOld Guide Books to St Albans Abbey and surrounding churchesCremation certificates 1943-64 (one 1924)Music Lists 1968-74St Albans Pageants 1907, 1914, 1948, 1953Obsolete Service Books, 1986Marriage Certificate counterfoils 1920-34 (one 1882)Tithe Redemption Certificates 1898-1927Spare copies of Abbey Blotter / Electoral Rolls 1936-71Spare copies miscellaneous Service SheetsMiscellanea-6 shields from transept chandeliers.Bach Choir. Event programmes and other items, 1945 to 1956.

Shelf H. Electoral Rolls 1952-67 and 1972-95. Copies of those for 1930-40 and 1949-71 are in the ‘Blotters’ in the wooden box,Music service lists 1968-74.Certificates of appointment / collation of Deans Thicknesse and Lewis.Christian Study Centre programmes from 1978.Diocesan newsletter (See Round) from 1972.Mandates for Hon. Canons 1927-298Curates Licences 1895-1965

Shelf I: Enthronement and Induction of Bishops and Deans, Forms of service from 1890.Musical Events in the Abbey from 1970.Music programmes 1990sElectoral Rolls 2000 to 2005.Organ Festival programmes from 1979.Wedding and Baptism Service sheetsParish events 1980sForms of Service, Diocesan Synod 1927-75

Mahogany box. Bills to Cathedral and Abbey Church (selected and indexed) 1913-33Calendars and Year Books 1930-39 and 1949-71.

XII. LICENCES & CERTIFICATES.

Shelf G.Cremation certificates 1942-66.Curates licences 1895-1965.Mandates for Honorary Canons 1927-77.Marriage banns - bound volumes 1905-12, 1912-20, 1921-27, 1927-33, 1933-39,

1939-45, 1945-46, 1946-54, 1954-61.stubs 1920-34.special licences 1919-21 and 1960 onwards.

Tithe redemption certificates 1898-1927.

XIII. MAPS & PLANS.See under Drawings & Engravings DR III and DR V. There are also maps and plans in the

storage tubes on the rack in Room A, as follows:

Tube 1.1. Plan for the drainage of the north wall, 2 versions, J.C.Rogers 1936.

Section of the north wall of the N. transept, J.C.Rogers.Section of the north wall of the Presbytery and Retrochoir, J.C.Rogers.

2. North side drainage scheme, Lady Chapel & Antechapel, J.C.RogersNorth side drainage scheme, north aisle of Nave, J.C.RogersThree preparatory sketches for above.Section, gully, north side of Nave.Section, gully, Lady Chapel wall and footpath.Sketch survey of the bottom of Wax House Passage.Plan of paving, North side of Lady Chapel & Antechapel.

3. Two drawings of existing RWPs, gullies and channels, J.C.Rogers, 1933, and two copies of tracings made in 1971.Survey of the Corporation’s drains in Wax House Passage, 1934.Sketch survey of north wall and pathway.Record of Trial Pits against the north walls, J.C.Rogers, 1936.Trial Pits and proposed drainage scheme, J.C.Rogers, 1936.Proposed RC. retaining walls, typical sections, J.C.Rogers, 1936.

4. Ground plan showing drainage, two copies, J.C.Rogers, 1933.A copy of the above, with additions 1971.Two copies of the above on tracing linen (one reversed), with additions 1971.

5. Two copies Proposed Lavatories (S.Trans, / S.Presby. aisle), Cecil Brown, 1940.

Tube 21. Electrical Record drawings. Faber 1945.4366/1 Plan ground floor and organ chamber level.4366/2 Plan triforium level.4366/3 Plan clerestory level.4366/5 Longitudinal section / elevation.4366/6 Diagram organ blower chamber arrangement.2. Plan of general electrical arrangement, Faber 6405/2515/1a.Plan diagrammatic electrical arrangement, Faber 6405/2515/2a.Plan layout of switch room and cable ducts, Faber 6405/2515/4.Diagram of Chapter House electrical distribution, Faber 9511/E301, Feb. 1980.Outline plan at triforium, record of electrical installation, 1:200, 1981.Plan of general electrical arrangement, 1:200, 1981.Diagram of whole electrical system, 1981 (+1 copy).Typescript schedule of electrical distribution boards, 1981.MS schedule of lighting, 1981.

Tube 3.1. Triforium survey, 1933.

RWP Survey, 1933.Survey of levels and steps, 1934.Plot of levels and steps, 1934.Triforium plan, 1937.Plan of Abbey.

2. Mothers’ Union Chapel, south window, J.Chapple.Stone cill for the above.Muniment room, Cecil Brown.Proposed garage Abbey Mill Lane, Welch & Lander, 1938 (2 copies).Furniture for the Ramryge Chantry, ?1938.

3. Plan of proposed screen between Saint’s Chapel and Antechapel, Herbert Baker, 1929.Two sketches for the above, Herbert Baker, 1928.Elevation of Shrine pedestal (W.Hickley) , Herbert Baker, not to scale.South elevation of Shrine pedestal, Herbert Baker.Proposed altar for Saint’s Chapel, W.H.Randall Blacking, 1931.Wrought iron gates for Saint’s Chapel, W.H.Randall Blacking, 1931.Kneeling desk for Saint’s Chapel, Cecil Brown, 1942.Five drawings and letter for proposed Missionary chapel in N transept, Herbert Baker, 1945.

4. Three drawings for new iron railings outside E. and N. Lady Chapel, J.C.RogersNew Rainwater head, J.C.Rogers, 1934.Fire Safety, J.C.Rogers:

Proposed installation of sprinklersInstallation of 6in. main for Fire Brigade (N.churchyard)Access doors in Nave roofPositions of fire appliances.

5. Contract drawings for work in the Presbytery, 1872.Section showing south Presbytery aisle.Plan of the Presbytery, Saint’s Chapel and aisles.Section showing north walls of Presbytery and Saint’s Chapel.

6. Sketch of Presbytery roof timbers showing reinforcement and worm treatment.Sketch of steel straps for posts of Tower timbers next to the chiming apparatus.Sketch for south Presbytery roof truss reinforcement, J.C.Rogers.Sketch for Nave roof truss reinforcement.

Tube 4.1. Map of St Albans by Thomas Godman mounted on canvas. (See

accompanying book of Parish Members in ‘Parish I (1)’ file).Large black / red copy of map of the Abbey Precincts by H.F. Fowler, 1875.Map of the Abbey Precincts by H.F. Fowler, 1876, west part only of original.Section plan Duke Humphrey’s chantry, Cecil Brown, 1940. 3 copies, one with shuttering

details.Section plan Ramryge chantry, Cecil Brown, 1940. 3 copies, one with shuttering details.Nave roof timber details, Cecil Brown, 1940.Rubbing of an Abbot’s memorial stone.Contract drawings for Presbytery and Saint’s chapel, 1872.

Tube 5Heating plans, Oscar Faber 1937.1) Linen negatives:

1. Plan at ground level, Faber 2430/E1/2, + copy marked up by Faber, 1995.2. Plan at clerestory, Faber 2430/E2/13. Cross sections of nave, Faber 2430/E3/14. Sections and elevations, east end, Faber 2430/E4/15. Longitudinal section, Faber 2430/E5/1Plans6. Location of boiler house, Faber 2430/E7/1 (2 copies)7. Location of boiler house, Faber 2430/E7/28. General arrangement of boiler house, Faber 2430/E99. Boiler house location plan, Faber / J.C.Rogers

2) Prints:1. Heating plan, ground level. 3 copies.2. Heating plan, clerestory level.3 copies.

3) Prints:1. Longitudinal section of the Abbey.2. Elevations and sections, Transepts and east end.3. Cross section through nave and elevation of west end.

4) Boiler house:1, Proposed new boiler house, four linen negs.2. Plan and cross section showing pipework, linen neg.3. Location plan.

5) Miscellaneous1. MS Radiator schedule2. Two Plans for vacuum cleaning ducts (ground and sections) Rogers, 1931

6) Deanery, heating1. Development into flats, linen neg. Faber 7317/MECH/F11 1964 (+copy)2, Attic plan, as installed, Faber 19373. Heating, Faber 2430-F2, 1937

Tube 6.1. Proposed memorial inscription for H. Weston Howard, R.G. Mitchell, 1981.

Photocopied rubbing of the Abbots’ memorial stone, D. Kindersley / L.L. Cardozo, 1979.Rubbing of Fayrfax brass (gold on black).

2. Electrical drawings, Faber, 1945. Linen negs.Ground floor and organ chamber 4366/1Triforium level 4366/2Clerestory level 4366/3Tower, Belfry, Ringing Chamber 4366/4Diagram of Circuit Wiring 4366/E6

3. Drawings for the Wallingford Clock model, F.H.Jenner 1984Additional drawings for above, 1990.

Other tubes.3 large photogrammetric photos of shrine before restoration 1992.

Two sets of plans for the services to the Chapter House as below, Faber, 1983.9511/E101R [N] Level 0 & 0M, lighting Apr-83 1:509511/E102R [N] Level 1 & 1M, lighting Apr-83 1:509511/E103R [N] Level 2, lighting Apr-83 1:509511/E104R [N] Level 2M, lighting Apr-83 1:509511/E105R [N] Level 3, lighting Apr-83 1:509511/E201R [N] Level 0 & 0M, miscellaneous services Apr-83 1:509511/E202R [N] Level 1 & 1M, miscellaneous services Apr-83 1:509511/E203R [N] Level 2, miscellaneous services Apr-83 1:509511/E204R [N] Level 2M, miscellaneous services Apr-83 1:50

AA outsize plans(a)Ground Plan showing drainage, 1971 from original by J.Rogers, 1933. 2 copies + 1 tippexedHeating Plan at ground level, Faber 1937.Copy of Heating Plan at ground level, Faber 1937, marked up by Faber June 1995.

(b)Processional cross (acrylic). General arrangement. FS. C721-11/3A. 3/12/1975.North transept, parapet stonework east face. 1:20. C721-156-20. 1/4/1996. 3 copies.North transept, photogrammetric plot lower part east face, rebates. 1:25.North transept, photogrammetric plot lower part east face, rebates. 1:25.North transept, photogrammetric plot upper part east face, rebates. 1:25.North transept, photogrammetric plot lower part east face. 1:25. Colour coded.North transept, photogrammetric plot lower part east face. 1:25. PlainNorth transept, photogrammetric plot lower part east face. 1:25.North transept, photogrammetric plot upper part east face. 1:25.North transept, photogrammetric plot upper part east face. 1:25.North transept, photogrammetric plot lower part east face. 1:25. NegativeBelfry survey. Sections. SSL 2304:20:1:2. Sept 1992. Negative.Belfry survey. Sections. SSL 2403:24:1:2. Sept 1992. Negative.Belfry survey. Plans. SSL 2304:20:2:2. Sept 1992. Negative.Belfry survey. Plans. SSL 2403:24:2:2. Sept 1992. Negative.Buttresses, west end, unlabelled. 3/4/1992. Three NegativesPlan, triforium level. 1:100. 1995. Negative.Plan, clerestory level. 1:100. 1995. Negative.

(c)South elevation. J.Neale (c.1875) 1:110.

New ChestSee other catalogue.

Switch Room. Chapter House - complete sets of plans from Whitfield (architects) and Faber (heating engineers)

XIV. MISCELLANEA (Room B).

Large Miscellanea in archive box I.(Listed from bottom of box)Dedication disc from Michael Stair “In memory of Michael Gresford Jones Bishop 1950-1969”Bundle of black cards with photos of St Alban churches overseas12 MSS sheets of a ‘calendar’ listing clergy and lay workers 1897-1941. Pages from an Account of St Albans Abbey containing parallel passages in English and French,

with an engraved SE view dated 1804.Sabbath Recreations No 13 - a piano piece entitled St Albans with cover colour illustration NE

view of the Abbey (19th century).Scrap book of small watercolours and notes, Margaret Gwynne Jones, 1952.A photographic view of St Peters Street c.1880.St Albans calendar, 1979, 4 drawings by Michael Cull.Coffin Plate dated 1784 exhumed from a vault in the Abbey c.1880.Photograph of coffer in the garrison church of St Pantaleon in Cologne (now destroyed) said to

contain blood-stained earth taken from the tomb of Alban by St Germanus.Three designs for choir cushions by Joan Freeman, 1977.Medieval tools - drawings by Janet Miles for ‘2000 years’ exhibition.File of old newscuttings and copy of portrait of Archdeacon Phillip Stubbs.A file of newspapers viz Herts Advertiser, reproduction of first issue, 7th July 1855. Also issues

15th & 22nd August 1914, 24th June 1927, 6th April 1934. Daily Telegraph, 13th September 1904. Evening News, 8th October 1940.

Two framed pages from early printed books found in the Watching Chamber in 1912; for details see file in History II.

Photograph copy of the Wallingford Primer.Box of 14 ¼ plate glass negatives of Abbey interior, 1915.Box of contact prints from the Woolley lantern slides.Folder with Stukeley 1720 engr of HAS, ?1800 litho of HAS, colour aqua Sir John More with

short article.Two exhibition catalogues of Cyril Farey’s work with 2 letters from F.Redding.Braille guide to the Abbey.Faith Craft catalogue, c.1960.Programme for the Alban 2000 Event.Faithcraft brochure circa 1960.Copy of Cathedrals Measure, SPCK, 1963.Notes for clergy re Marriage and Registration Acts, 1969.Envelope of photographs to accompany Robin Wade & Ptnrs report Jult 1994. See file

Cathedral II (1)Prayer book and printed letter from Bp. Michael, Pam Martin, 1961.Microfiche Catalogue of muniment room (Chadwick Healey), 1995.Roll of Honour, Abbey parish, Abbey Mill Lane and Orchard Street. c.1920. F.Lawrence.Correspondence, citation and photo, re Christopher A. Cox V.C., 1889-1959.Message of Greeting to Robert Runcie at enthronement 25/3/1980, (Burton Dance Studio).The Musical Times Oct. 1, 1909, with article on St Albans by George Straker (Dotted Crotchet).

A wooden case modelled on the south transept, and containing a set of photographs of the building immediately post-Grimthorpe’s restoration. Also has a picture of LorG and Fanny inside the side doors.

Miscellanea in Chest II, Dr. 5 Copy of an engraving of the death of Abbot Islip of Westminster, with commentary.Lighting Award to the Abbey 1975.Magna Carta, facsimile calligraphic text decorated with heraldry.Magna Carta, translation of Hugh of Lincoln’s copy, signed H.J.P.Map numbering ledger stones and wall plaques. ?where is the key?

Miscellanea on Shelf CBox of pieces of old stained and painted glass, and some stone fragments.Fragments from window on North side of Lady Chapel.Crest from centre shield, western light, South Transept 5 lancet window, replaced 1975.Further glass fragments from the South Transept window, replaced 1987.Apiece of stone in a glass case from the restoration 1978-83

Other Miscellanea on Shelf C.Box 1. Lead cast of boar.

Cast iron crucifix.Iron ring, suggested as fitting to a 16th-century dagger.Pewter button, late 15th-century, perhaps from an ecclesiastical garment.Small bell, possibly 15th-century.Part of a decorative lock-plate c.1450.Ceremonial trowel used to ‘top out’ the Chapter House 20/5/1981.

Box 2. Portion of hazel-wood staff and of woollen monk’s garment in a glass case.German 17th-century trade token found in Sumpter Yard 1990.Framed cast of ivory carving.Broken wafer box.Paua shell.

Box 3. Fragments of a painted wooden heart-case of Abbot Roger de Norton (13th-century).

Fragments of carved woodwork from the top of the Watching Chamber.Three broken monastery seals.Carved ivory figure, 13cm. Crucifix, 9cm.Lead Papal seal of Pope John XXII.Bp Claughton’s tiny Greek New Testament.Two copies of seals (broken)

Box 4. Mother-of-pearl baptismal shell.Wooden cross and plaque from St Albans Church, Monroe, Louisiana.Printer’s block of the Abbey.Worm-eaten wood from the presbytery 1930.

Small Head of Christ, carved wood with 16th-century scroll work on shelf F

Large Miscellanea in Box File I, Shelf DProgramme for presentation of freedom of the City to Bp. Gresford Jones 23/11/1969.Hertfordshire Countryside - Aug 1967 (special St Albans issue); Sept. 1977 (Craft

exhibition); Jan. 1978 (Visit of Queen Mother)Three B/W photos of Piper print (1978 appeal)Bound photocopy MS music The Dream of the Rood, David Scott & Peter AllwoodThis England, spring 1989, History of the Herts & Beds Regiment pp. 48 ff.Carved wooden blotter cover belonging to Bp. Claughton.

Large Miscellanea in Box File II, Shelf D

Drawing of the Abbey for letterhead by David Pepin, 1990.Chapter House excavation report, M.Biddle, 1978.22 small photos of Noyes Fludde production, 1972.Programme for the Abbey Festival, 1865.Poems by Lois Clark, including ‘Song for St Alban’.A play, The Acts of St Alban, by S.Werge-Oram. (2 copies).A poem, Saint Alban, by S.A. D.Kermode (vicar of Haddenham)Labourers Together, illustrated booklet commemorating the 75th anniversary of the

Diocese with pictures of Queen Elizabeth II’s visit 20 June 1952.Victorian children’s book by Mrs E.O.Payne - Morning Light in our Fatherland.Sundry items re the Royal Visit 1982.Royal Maundy (Pitkin) by Peter Wright. Dean Mathews on p.19.Two books, Pilgrims Progress & A Heap of Stones, Sunday School prizes to

Christopher Cox VC.

Large Miscellanea in Box File III, Shelf DSotheby’s sale catalogues 1986 including ‘Life of Thomas Becket’ (Illus., 2 copies) and

leaf from St Albans bible.Two scraperboard designs for Festalban 1977 service sheets by Joan Freeman.Christian Responsibility Campaign, 1959 with pics. Queen Elizabeth II at Royal Maundy

(2 copies)Service sheet, re-hallowing of the Shrine, HM Queen Mother 6/5/1993.Leaflet, history of the Laporte window.Service sheet, unveiling the Laporte window, HRH Princess of Wales, 26/9/1989.Visitor guide to town of St Albans, 1999.Correspondence with University of Herts re Degree Ceremonies 1992.St Albans Observer, St Alban’s Day: a celebration June 13, 2002.

Miscellanea on Shelf F:Grant of Arms to the Diocese sealed by the Heralds in long black box.Charter conferring Cathedral Status sealed by Queen Victoria, 1877, in red box.Modern newspaper cuttings 1970-77, 1977-80, 1980-83 and onwards.A Harden’s Hand Grenade Fire ExtinguisherA block of wood signed W.Vail 1894 (part of the east screen to the N choir aisle,

removed in 1999).Part of painted and gilded Rood Beam originally spanning the eastern tower piers (Now

on exhibition. Box only.).

Miscellanea on Shelf J:Logger to measure temperature and humidityFolding Buhl reading desk (in need of repair).

*Bridal Wreath (hanging from ceiling); for details see Ornaments file.*Chart of the history of diocesan rule over Herts and Essex, D.W.Barrett, Rector of Chipping Barnet, c.1890. (2 copies).*Grimthorpe’s box, representing part of the Abbey (on the floor).

See also Miscellanea in Back Room:

Small miscellanea in Chest I, room A.Cast of 12th-century ivory, now in the B.M., found in Orchard House garden 1920. (in exhibn.)The Mirror, edition of 6th March 1824.Programme of St Albans Choral Society concert 1845.Newsletter of The Abbey Chorister, no.2 Christmas 1988 from Raymond Hughes.Passport issued 1860 to Revd. Isaac Spencer.Reproduced page from the Gutenberg bible.Pipe stems and part of 1876 Market Harborough newspaper (found 1988).In box: Ticket for Choral Festival 1867 ** missing 2004. DJK..Prayer book cover belonging to John Chapple.Members’ manual for Church Guild for the Advancement of Holy Living.4 slides of the Henry Moore cross, erected (and vandalised) in 1975.Six postcards of costumes in the 1907 pageant.Mothers’ Union membership card 1916.Programme of the Peace Celebrations 1919.Packet of photographs from the Woolley slides.Packet of 12 photographs of St Albans.Book of chime tunes.Items re fire-watching in the Second World War viz. nine armlets, four badges and some

pamphlets.Collection of photographs from the Abbey Year-book 1945-50.Programme of the Queen’s visit 1957.Record of cleaning of the High Altar Screen 1966-67 (found 1988) in cigar tube.Numbered ticket for a St George’s Day Service (sold by the Scouts) 27/4/1969.A set of proof coins of the realm 1970.Two colour negatives of carved stone heads (south nave).One first day cover signed by Les Green, stamp designer, and Dean Lewis, 19952 first day covers for the opening of the Chapter House 1982.Names of workmen found in a bottle 1987 Abbot’s doorway. Bricklayers William ??

(Harpenden), James Vass (St Albans), labourers: Tom Osman, Bill Powell.One brass binder’s block of shield of St Albans.2 replica St Alban pilgrim badges.Set of 1957 Maundy Money (from Richard Osmond)Medal commemorating 100th anniversary of Christ Church Cathedral, Salina, W.Texas.Baptism record card for Gwendoline Clappen, 16/8/1914, with part birth cert. on back.

XV. PHOTOGRAPHS.

Buff metal cabinet on floor, Room B:A number of albums are housed in a large metal cabinet on the floor. These include 1870-90; B/W Photographs Heritage Close & Blundell Room during building; Du Cane 1860; Small portfolio; Small box; R.Kell 1937; Woolley 1919; E.H.Evans; Queen 1982; Chapter Ho. building; Picturesque St Albans; Walter Scott Pcs; Judges Pcs 1950s. See separate indices. Also Flower Festivals 1983 & 1989, a book of Andrew Anderson’s photographs, unlabelled and undated ?1975, various of Dean Moore; Consecration of Bishop of Bermuda and Robin Smith as Bishop of Hertford; a set of 1978 Chapter House excavation photos and a box of

black and white photos of the Ramryge chantry taken during re-ordering in 1996. Photo album from Welcome Party for Dean Christopher Lewis and farewell to Peter Moore, 1994.

Loose photographs are stored in Chest III, Room B, and arranged in folders as follows:

DR I. Abbey exterior.

DR II. Abbey interior: Nave.Saint’s Chapel.Lady Chapel.

DR III. Abbey interior: Presbytery.Tower.

DR IV. Abbey personalities: Deans, BishopsOrganists, Choir.

DR V Events. Organ, Bells, Fittings.Chapter House.

DR VI Tithe redemption bookLarge Neale drawings

There is also a valuable collection of photographs in the Grimthorpe box (see Large Miscellanea). There is a set of 10×8 photos of Heritage Close being built in 1973, including the old mason’s hut and the new Blundell room, also a collection of 2¼×3¼ negatives of churches in the Diocese, in a metal cabinet.

Two files of negatives, mostly B/W but some more recent in colour, are on shelf D.

XVI. PICTURES (framed). These are either on the walls, floor, or in the Deanery.

N view of St Albans Abbey, engraving by Daniel King (Dugdale), 1655 (in Kennaby)S view of St Albans Abbey, engraving by Daniel King, 1655 (in Kennaby)Town of St Albans in 1776, plan by I.Andrews and H.Wren.St Albans Abbey Church, aquatint from drawing by Thomas Girtin.SW view St Albans Abbey by Schnebbilie, 1787 (in Deanery office).The Crossing, coloured drawing, ?18th-century. Mounted on canvas in stretcher.The High Altar of St Albans Abbey Restored from actual measurements taken by George

Meredith, coloured by J.M.W.Turner, c.1800.South View of the Abbey, watercolour by G.Shepherd, early 19th-century.Abbey from the South, engraving of a watercolour by G.Shepherd, 1815.SE aspect of the Abbey in 1815, pencil drawing by P.G.Mann after C.Varley.Ground plan of Abbey by Carter. c.1813.The Abbey from the South, watercolour by ?Blore 1820.Six Almshouses on the site of St Albans Town Hall, demolished in 1829. Watercolour and pen

drawing by Miss Brobant.A Corner of the Abbey, watercolour by Wilcox 1830.Watercolour of the Lady Chapel (SW view) 1837.South view of St Albans Abbey, published W.Langley c.1840.South view of the Abbey Church, coloured drawing, pub. W.Langley c.1840. (in Deanery)Interior of the Vault of Duke Humphrey’s Tomb, large framed oil painting (in Deanery).High Altar of St Albans Abbey c.1850. (in Deanery)SE View of St Albans Abbey, watercolour by J.H.Buckingham, 1857. (in Kell room)NW View of St Albans Abbey, watercolour by J.H.Buckingham, 1857. (in Kell room)The Interior of the pre-restoration North Transept, photograph, c.1862.Parish List of Voluntary Contributions, 1866-67.The Rev Dr J.H.B.Nicholson, photograph, c.1860.SW view St Albans Abbey, small oval watercolour by N.B.Turner, 1866. (Deanery office)Site of the Monastery of St Alban, drawing by the Rev Henry Fowler, 1875.West End of Nave, watercolour by Maurice H.Pocock, 1875. (in Deanery)St Albans Abbey ‘Sun in the West’, watercolour by ?Pocock, 1875. (in Deanery)Nave showing wall paintings, large watercolour, c.1875. (Deanery, wardens)Abbey Church of St Alban from South East, engraving by J.S Neale from book. (exhibition)Interior of the Abbey with figures of choristers added by J.S.Neale, 1877. (in Deanery, Music).Edmund Becket, 1st Baron Grimthorpe, photograph, c.1900. (in Kennaby)The Abbey Tower from Abbey Mill Lane, watercolour by E.H.V.St Clare. (Deanery office)Wax House Gate, watercolour by ?R.M.Woolnoth. (Deanery office)Dean Lawrance, oil portrait by Frank O.Salisbury, 1913. (in Kennaby)Two coloured panels of ideas for the decoration of St Albans Abbey by Frank O.Salisbury,

1928.Print of ‘The Passing of Queen Eleanor’ by Frank O.Salisbury.Chapel of the 4 Tapers, watercolour by R.M.Woolnoth.Door of the Watching Loft, watercolour by R.M.Woolnoth.Hooded Monk in the Watching Chamber, oil by F.W.Skeat. (in Watching Chamber)High Altar Screen, coloured photograph of central portion.Short History of the Abbey. Illuminated vellum by George Page, 1928.Accompaniment to the Book of Remembrance, illuminated vellum by Phyllis Burgess.Presbytery ceiling, watercolour 18x22” by E.W.Tristram, 1931.

Presbytery west wall, watercolour 21x29” by E.W.Tristram, 1931.Colour lithograph of nave with procession and banners. UndatedThe Abbey from the North, B/W aerial photograph, 1970s.SW view of St Albans Abbey by Hugh Casson, orig. w/col, 1993. (in Kennaby)5 drawings of Abbey by J.S.Neale. (More in Deanery: 2 Kennaby, 4 corridor, 1 Blenkin)Bps Claughton, Furse, Jacob; photos (separate).NE view Abbey before restoration, silvered photographic plate.Set of photos, all in one frame - R.Grainger, P.Jarvis, K.Slough, G.Ray, I.Wedgbury,

P.Etheridge. (Died on active service WW II)Chapter House & Abbey SE by Piper, signed, original framed copy, 1982 (in black bag).Orchard excavations, mounted colour photo, 1983. (Deanery corridor)Magna Carta, calligraphic translation of Hugh of Lincoln’s copy, signed H.J.P.Magna Carta, facsimile text decorated with heraldry.Carved oak panel 11”x26” in African style depicting the deposition.

XVII. PLATE. These articles are in a wooden box under the bench in Room B.

Six pewter bowls.Five pewter pattens (one smaller).Six pewter dishes (one smaller).

XVIII. PRINTER’S BLOCKS.

These are in numbered cardboard boxes on the shelf under the work-bench in Room B.

1. Ten blocks concerned with the bells.

2. Four views of the Nave and pictures of the Font, the Nave Altar Ornaments, the Communion Plate, the Processional Cross, Mace and Crozier, and of two pictures from books or manuscripts.

3. The Romeland Garden Dedication Ceremony, with two copies of the Inscription and

portraits of the Duchess of Gloucester, Bishop Gresford-Jones leading a procession of clergy, Dean Thicknesse and a man reading music. Aerial view of Abbey.

4. The Grimthorpe head in the West Porch, four heads on the S pillars of the Nave and two

spandrel carvings. 5. Four external views of the Abbey (one duplicated), one of the Gateway, one of the

Tower illuminated and one of a suggested plan of the medieval town. 6. Three pictures of the Organ Console or pipes, three of the Tower Ceiling, two of wall

passages and one each of the Bell Chamber, some timbers (?in the Tower) and pieces of broken stone-work laid out in the South Transept.

7. Two pictures of the High Altar Screen with one of the back of it, two of Duke

Humphrey’s Tomb, and one each of the Shrine, the N Presbytery Aisle, the Lady Chapel and the Passage-way through the Abbey.

8. Two views of the S side of the Nave with excavations in progress, one of the Arcading, one of the lay-out of the E Cloister and two pictures of archaeological finds.

9. Blocks used in the Appeal Fund brochure 1959.

XIX. FILMS.

Portrait of St Albans Cathedral. 1930. 2 reels 35mm B/W film. (Shelf C)

XX. REGISTERS.

Current registers are in the Virgers’ safe.

Registers and other Parish Records deposited to the Record Office, Hertford (now Herts Archives & Local Studies – “HALS”) in 1964:

Register of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials 1 vol. 1558-1689do. 1 vol. 1701-1708 D/P 90 1/2

Register of Baptisms and Burials 1 vol. 1743-1812 D/P 90 1/3Draft Register of Baptisms, Burials and

Marriages (to 1754) 1 vol. 1746-1775Register of Baptisms and Burials 1 vol. 1791-1812 D/P 90 1/5Register of Baptisms and Burials 1 vol. 1837-1852Register of Baptisms 1 vol. 1813-1837

do. 1 vol. 1853-1874 D/P 90 1/8do. 1 vol. 1874-1887do. 1 vol. 1887-1899do. 1 vol. 1899-1913do. 1 vol. 1913-1925do. 1 vol. 1925-1939

Register of Marriages 1 vol. 1743-1778 D/P 90 1/12do. 1 vol. 1778-1802 D/P 90 1/13do. 1 vol. 1802-1812 D/P 90 1/14do. 1 vol. 1813-1837do. 1 vol. 1837-1872do. 1 vol. 1872-1895do. 1 vol. 1895-1913do. 1 vol. 1913-1920do. 1 vol. 1920-1926do. 1 vol. 1926-1940

Register of Burials 1 vol. 1813-1837Do. 1 vol. 1853-1878Do. 1 vol. 1878-1903

OTHER ST ALBANS ABBEY DOCUMENTSDeposited in ?1941

Box I Vol 1. Rate Book and Overseers Accounts 1718-1731Vol 2. do. 1732-1740Vol 3. do. 1746-1760Vol 4. do. 1761-1795Vol 5. do. 1795-1801Vol 6. do. 1801-1807Vol 7. do. 1807-1813Vol 8. do. 1814-1818Vol. 9 Overseers Accounts 1815-1826Vol 10 Poor Rates 1819-1825

Box II Vol 11. Poor Rates 1825-1830Vol.12 Overseers Accounts 1828-1844Vol 13 Poor Rates 1830-1832Vol 14 do. 1833-1835Vol 15 do. 1835-1837Vol 16 do. Feb. 1838Vol 17 do. Apl - Jul 1838Vol 18 do. Oct 1838 - Jun 1840

Box III Vol 19 Poor Rates Jul 1840 - Feb 1841Vol 20. do. Jun 1843 - May 1845Vol 21. do. Jun 1845 - Nov 1847Vol 22. Apprentice Book 1828-1830Vol 23. Levy Book for Liberty of St Albans 1750-1756Vol 24. Tax Book for repair of St Albans Abbey 1853Vol 25. do. c.1850

Box IV Bundles of apprenticeship Indentures, Settlement Orders,Vouchers, and Correspondence.

Bundle 26. 1691-1720Bundle 27. 1720-1740Bundle 28. 1743-1758Bundle 29. 1760-1777Bundle 30. 1785-1790Bundle 31. 1786-1787Bundle 32. 1788-1800Bundle 33. 1805Bundle 34. 1806-1807Bundle 35. 1807-1808Bundle 36. 1807-1811Bundle 37. 1808Bundle 38. 1809-1810Bundle 39. 1809Bundle 40. 1812Bundle 41. 1813Bundle 42. 1814Bundle 43. 1814Bundle 44. 1815

Box V Bundle 45 1817Bundle 46 1817Bundle 47 1817-1818

Bundle 48 1817-1818Bundle 49 1819Bundle 50 1819Bundle 50a 1819-1820Bundle 51 1820Bundle 52 1820Bundle 53 1821Bundle 54 1822Bundle 55 1823Bundle 56 1823Bundle 57 1823-1824Bundle 58 1824-1825Bundle 59 1824-1825Bundle 60 1825Bundle 61 1825-1826Bundle 62 1825-1826Bundle 63 1827-1828Bundle 64 1828Bundle 65 1828-1829Bundle 66 1829

Box VI Bundle 67 1830Bundle 68 1830Bundle 69 1830-1831Bundle 70 1830-1831Bundle 71 1831Bundle 72 1831-1832Bundle 73 1832Bundle 74 1832Bundle 75 1832-1833Bundle 76 1833Bundle 77 1833Bundle 78 1835Bundle 79 1844-1846Bundle 80 1845

Box VII Bundle 81 Index to Settlement Certificates 1700-1789Bundle 82 Agreement. Churchwardens of St Albans

and James Smith of St Peter’s, bricklayer,to maintain the poor of the Parish. 29 May 1817

Bundle 83. Mortgage by Churchwardens of St Albansto the Misses R.&M.Chambers, of ChurchRates for repairing the Abbey 18 June 1821

Bundle 84. Mortgage by Churchwardens to GeorgeSeabrook for repairing the Abbey 19 July 1821

Bundle 85. Letter from Jos. Handby to the “Rev Sir”,re collection of Rates 1 April 1746

Bundle 86. Letter from John Roberts (Tring) toArchdeacon Coll, re his claim 3 Nov 1748

Bundle 87. Mr Gregory’s account for preparingTrust Deed of Mr William Ruth’sCharity for repair of the Abbey 1750-1752

Bundle 88. Ditto. 20 Oct 1752Bundle 89. Account of two houses left by

William Ruth 1750-1754Bundle 90. Ditto. 1749-1752Bundle 91. Copy of Will of Mr William Ruth 1749Bundle 92. Sale by Thos. Ruth to Archdeacon Coll

Of two houses in Hollywell Street 9 June 1750Bundle 93-4 Lease and release by Rev J.P.Nicholson,

Rector, to Isaak Emery of St Peter’s, ofTwo houses in Hollywell Street 8-9 Dec 1815

Bundle 95. Lease for 21 years by trustees of Ruth’sCharity to Thomas Brown of a tenementIn Holywell Street 22 Dec 1815

Bundle 96-7. Lease and release by Churchwardens toIsaack Emery of tenements inHollywell Street 31 Dec 1818

1 Jan 1819Bundle 98. Lease of 21 years by trustees of Ruth’s

Charity to John Story 1 Dec 1819Bundle 99. Trustee of ditto to Robert Brooks of ditto 22 May 1832Bundle 100-1. Lease and counterpart by trustees, etc.,

To Thos. Brown, of ditto 15 Dec 1836Bundle 102-3. Lease and counterpart by trustees, etc.,

To Thomas Paul, of ditto 21 Nov 1852Bundle 104. Counterpart lease by trustees etc. to

Joseph Whiting of ditto 20 Dec 1860

XXI. SCRAP BOOKS.

Shelf A:The Life of Dean Lawrance (2 vols)The Scrapbook of the Rev Alfred Gray 1869-77 with addendaThe Scrapbook of John Watkins from 1875 onwards.James Neale’s work, 1878 scrapbook, reviews in periodicals and journals.The Scrapbook of Harry Hems 1885-89, in a copy of Carter’s book.The Book of J.R.Kell.

Shelf D:Jean Norton’s Scrap Books 1976 - 1996

General 1976-83Abbey Auction 1979Flower Festivals 1977, 1983, 1989, 1996.

Peter Moore’s Scrap Books 1974-1988Shelf E:

Dick Peckett’s Scrap Book, 1969-96.Kent Scrap Book in caseScrap books for the years 1970-77, 1977-80. 1980-83, 1984-91, 1991-95, 1995, 1997,

1998, 1999, 2000 (2 vols).Jenny Ottewell’s scrap books, 1965-71 and 1972-77.Gene Peyton Jones’ scrap books, 1992-97, 1997-2000, 2001-02, 2003-04.

Shelf F:Kathleen Paterson’s scrap book for 2002-2004.

XXII. SLIDES.

The main bulk of these are the boxes of 3¼” slides, and the boxes of photographic negatives bequeathed by Ernest Woolley, who died in 1938. They are kept on shelves H and I on the east side of the room. A list of the slides appears below.

Most of those in boxes 24-28 were copied onto modern 35mm transparencies in glass by Jim Brookes, and these are in five boxes on top of the cupboards. In the top right cupboard are 3¼” slides of the Abbey made by Mr Redman between the wars. Many of these have also been copied, and the box of copies is with them.

Also on top of the cupboards is a box of 35mm slides in glass made by Colin Pinchbeck of the new organ in 1962.

Woolley slides, box numbers:21 Roman Life and Museums (inc. St Albans).22 St Albans Chronicle and Vie de St Auban.23 Excavations, Pageant, Fayrfax MS, St Michaels, etc.24-28 Abbey30 a few unmounted slides5 boxes of 3¼” slides of Abbey by Plomer-Young.9 boxes of 5”x4” labelled glass negatives (E.Woolley) of the above.

(See separate index.)35mm copies by Jim Brookes of many of the 3¼” b/w glass slides.1 box 35mm B/W slides documenting Organ re-building 1962 by Colin Pinchbeck.10 colour 3¼” glass slides of the 1947 pageant.

In a separate steel filing cabinet (with separate index):4,000 35mm slides 1960-80, about half in colour, originally un-labelled, by Jim Brookes,also a collection of 2,000 labelled 35mm colour slides 1980-97 by D.J.K.

XXIII VIDEO TAPES (also a few sound tapes, and positive images of churches in the diocese.)

‘*’ indicates recorded onto DVD.

*Taped film about bells (?1930s)Organ recital, Colin Walsh 1987*Carols from St Albans Abbey, 1989*Dedication and Unveiling of the Rose Window, 1989.*Another copy of the above, with interview by Alan Younger at the end.*Holy Chaos, 30 mins ITV (Preparation for Christmas)Hertfordshire - A Land for All Seasons Portrait of a County. 1992.Childrens’ Society Festival service, 1993*Ordination of Priests, 1994St Albans, a City to Inspire, 1995How Buildings Learn, 30mins BBC, James Runcie, 1997*Prefabs and Palaces, ‘Religion on Line’, Oval Films (2 parts with space between), 1999.A History of Hertfordshire 45 mins. Educational. 2000.St Albans Cathedral - foul water drains (1).St Albans Cathedral - foul water drains (2).*St Albans Cathedral - failure of the Chapter House roof.Chichester Cathedral.

Canterbury.The White Robe of Churches, Chiltern Resources Library, 21 mins. 1986.*Desmond Tutu BBC 2001.*Runcie Funeral Rushes BBC #1, 2001*Runcie Funeral Rushes BBC #2, 2001May they all be one... but how? Conference, Centre for Christian Studies, 17/5/2003.- - - - -Alban’s Homecoming, relic of St Alban from St Pantaleon, Cologne 2004

Two DVDs of most of the above.

Short tapes by the BBC TV Training Unit, Elstree:*Fire Drill, 1995 (2 copies)*School ‘Trail’, Education dept., 1995*Being a Guide (2 ), 1995*Organ Scolar / Embroiderers, 1996*Christmas (Andrew Parnall & choir) / Experiences of a Guide, 1996*Embroiderers, 1996.A Card for Xmas, Jane Kelsall & Mollie Stone 1997*Graffiti, Michael Rose, 1997*Mrs Puffit and the Choir, 1997*Volunteers, 1997*Organist, 1997*Visitors, Sheila Green*The Refectory, 1998*Duke Humphrey and Alban, both by Len Evans, Nov. 2001*Presbytery ceiling (George Laverick) & Choir, Refectory, Tim Herbert 2002*St Albans Cathedral - Refectory (+Sheila Green), Organ Scholar, Jamie McVinney, April;

2002.Flower and Crafts Festival 2002 unedited footage of event. Recorded Oct. 2002.Organ scholar, dir. Joanne Curtis, March 2004.Cathedral guide (Roy Craske), 2006.

CD roms & DVD roms in Discgear box1) Stone store, photos and database (Richard Morris), architects plans, conservation reports,

disaster plan 2005.2) Muniment room disaster plan, 8/12/2005.3) Cathedral images Choir and Lay Clerks, Palm Sunday, Pilgrims procession. 2004-20054) St Albans Festival Pilgrimage (PASSIO) & POW’s visit 2006.5) Gerald Farmer (Treasurer) retirement party 31/8/2006.6) Old west end doors, images, D.Kelsall, 2 copies, Dec 2002.7) Reliquaries of St Maurinus and St Alban at St Pantaleon, Cologne. M.Steinman, Feb

2002.8) Postcards, HALS, Judges, Scott, Installation of Dean John & windows (west, Aldenham,

S transept) 2004.9) Pope Adrian IV, ed Brenda Bolton & Duggan 2002.10) Royal Visit 14 Mar 2003, Andy Handley, images.11) Royal Visit 14 Mar 2003, Nunn Syndic. Ltd. images.12) Royal Visit 14 Mar 2003, Nunn and Gates. 42 images.

13) Images, Cathedral Campaign, Woburn Sept 2003.14) Muniment Room Catalogue and main Inventory Nov 200515) Wallingford Clock. Illustrated paper, Alan Bloomfield, 2006.16) British Library Reproductions, Cotton Nero D VII13v. Abbots Fritheric and Paul of

Caen17) Video tapes transferred to DVD, 1930 to 2000.18) BBC training films, 1995-99, also Flowers & Crafts Exhibition, 2002.19) Abbey parish registers, 1558 to 1998.20) Photos of items in the PRO21) ‘Society, Economy and the Poor, Abbey Parish, 1720-1803’. Clare Ellis.22) Refurbished organ, 2009. (audio CD)23) Medieval Wall Paintings, Clive Walter March 2007.24) 13th-century Pilgrimage, Clive Walter, January 2008.25) Wallingford clock plans (Alan Bloomfield?) 2008.26) Corpus Christi College Cambridge, MS7, p.210 (Popes).27) Stone store, Carnival, Shrines 2005.28) Parkbury Farm, medieval aisled barn.29) Buckler Drawings, British Library, Add, MS 36366. Many small churches and other

buildings in Hertfordshire pp.4-152. St Albans 154-214. Sandridge 218. others to 260.30) Buckler Drawings, British Library, Add, MS 36417. St Albans Abbey 1-4, 7-8, 15-18,

and other drawings of St Frideswide, Gloucester Hall, Brasenose, etc.31) Tudor Tavern, George St. (Historic Building Report 2008.)32) Survey Drawings from APR Surveys May 2010.33) St Albans Cathedral: Annual Report and Statement of Accounts 2008-9.34) CCCC Ms 16 f.iv r (Matthew Paris elephant drawing)35) Images from CCCC MS16, disc 1 of 3. f.16r (inc. coronation Henry III), f.127r (inc.

seals Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II), f.183r (inc. death King Louis IX).36) Images from CCCC, MS16, disc 2 of 3. f.ir (Map London to Dover), f.iiiv (Map, inc.

Acre), f.ivr (Map inc. Jerusalem and Bethlehem)37) Images from CCCC, MS16, disc 3 of 3. f.viir (Faces of BVM and Christ)38) Images, MP exhibition banners, elephant CCCC Ms 16 f.iv r, Varley watercolour, aerial

view, etc March 201039) Images from Development Office 2002-0640) B Lib images for 2010 exhibition. C2049-03 Ms Royal 14Cvii f.5v (M.Paris map of England) C12741-10 Ms

Cotton Nero Dvii f.20 (Abbot Richard Wallingford) C13234-19 Ms Cotton Julius Dvii (John of Wallingford, infirmarer) C13234-20 Ms Royal 14Cvii f.218v (M.Paris on his death bed.) C13312-46 Ms C34 g17 ff.55v-56 (Lydgate, martyrdom of Amphibalus) C13312-47 Ms Cotton Nero Dvii f.85 (Sir Nicholas Radcliff, Sir William.Westwick, Sir William of Wheathampstead - Tynemouth cellarer)

41) Choristerships, Bells, Naxos recording, etc.42) St Albans Cathedral, muniment catalogue 18/3/200943) St Albans Cathedral, organ, refurbished April 2009 (audio CD)44) St Albans Cathedral, Consecration of Bells 4/9/2010 (audio CD: see service sheets)45) MP images for 2010 exhibition. Several from web before Stanford.46) Archaeological Desk Assessment drawings Aug 201047) Serial/USB adaptor: Win 85. Leads in box.48) Brother Laser printer (room B) utilities.49) HP scanning s/ware 5300C series (Room A)50) Pico Software and Reference CD [R 5.07.4]51) Dell Resource CD [1] Win98. 5768D52) Dell Resource CD [2] Win98. 5768D

53) Dell product recovery CD, Win 98 2nd ed.54) Samsung Monitor Driver Syncmaster 923NW55) Dell PC99 v.90 Modem s/ware drivers56) Images from visit by “Our Lady of Walsingham” 5/3/2011.

IN THE BACK STORE ROOM:

Exhibition of the churches in the Diocese material, 1998Large framed and glazed drawing of the reliquary of St Alban in S.Pantaleon, Cologne, dated

Feb. 1877.Assorted pieces of the old crossing pulpit.Stained glass panel in wooden casement depicting St Alban.Panel of medieval stained glass fragments, approx. 420mm square.Three Churchwardens’ staves, surmounted with brass orb and cross.Plaster casts of shrine pilasters left over from conservation in 1992.Cross and candlesticks from Ramryge chantry (replaced in 1998).Three large iron pinion wheels.Various framed Neale prints.Various photographs etc. re St Albans overseas.Timber from Parkbury farm barn; possibly rafter from Abbey’s Norman nave roof. (See files

Fabric I (1))