Holy Cross, Wotton-under-Edge
HOLY CROSS, WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE by Richard Barton (2020) Five hundred years ago, my ancestor, Robert Seborne alias Plumer, of Wotton-under-Edge penned his last will and testament. In line with the piety … Continue reading
James Bernard Morewood O.P.
James Bernard Morewood O. P. by Richard Barton (2020) For many years I have been curious to learn more about the Dominican Priest, Bernard Morewood, who built the Church of … Continue reading
Robert Canning of Hartpury
Robert Canning (1773-1843) lived at Hartpury, near Gloucester. He was the second son of an ancient family whose seat was at Foxcote, near to Ilmington, situated on the Gloucestershire and … Continue reading
St John’s Roman Catholic Church, Bath – A photographic miscellany
Roman Catholic Church of St John the Evangelist, Bath St Alphege’s Church in Oldfield Park
Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Horcott – Property Log (1845 – 2003)
PROPERTY LOG ST. THOMAS OF CANTERBURY, FAIRFORD 1845- Date Work Donation 12th October 1845 Church was solemnly opened by Reverend John Mitchell. East window by William Wailes of Newcastle-upon-Tyne 1845. … Continue reading
St Mary’s Church, Cricklade – Property Log (1862 – 2004)
ST MARY’S CHURCH, CRICKLADE: LOG OF THE FABRIC Timeline: 1862/3 Restoration of the Church. Architect: John Galpin of Oxford. Builder: Mr. Smith of Highworth. Church re-opened 7th January 1863 1882 … Continue reading
Gloucestershire Catholic History Society Journals. Index for Volumes 1 – 42
General Index – Journals 1 – 42 compiled by Patrick and Margaret Gethen Copies of the Journals are held at Gloucestershire Archives, Clifton Diocesan Archives and Cheltenham Local History Library … Continue reading
Captain Charles Goddard Dewell
An extract from “Catholics in Oxford”, by Father Martindale, S.J. “We cannot but record the name of Brother Dewell, a lay brother of the Society, who died on April 10, … Continue reading
Roman Catholic Churches of Bristol – pictures from yesteryear
Postcards from Richard Barton’s Collection PRO CATHEDRAL OF THE HOLY APOSTLES, CLIFTON BISHOP AMBROSE BURTON ST NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINO ST MARY-ON-THE-QUAY ST BONAVENTURE, BISHOPSTON WESTBURY-ON-TRYM The old … Continue reading
George de Serionne – Lay Apostle of the Cotswolds
George de Serionne – Lay Apostle of the Cotswolds By James Rudden (November 1978) With thanks to Mrs. Patricia O’Connor, the author’s daughter, for allowing me to reproduce this essay. … Continue reading
