Catalogue

Register of baptisms, 15 May 1887 - 16 October 1901

Register of baptisms, 23 October 1901 - 1 April 1914

Register of baptisms, 1 April 1914 - 27 October 1940

Register of baptisms, 27 October 1940 - 6 October 1963

Register of baptisms, 23 October 1963 - 25 November 1984

Register of marriages, 29 June 1887 - 15 April 1915

Register of marriages, 1 May 1915 - 11 May 1935

Register of marriages, 22 June 1935 - 27 February 1946

Register of marriages, 2 March 1946 - 31 March 1956

Register of marriages, 16 June 1956 - 28 April 1970

Register of marriages, 25 April 1970 - 17 September 1977

Register of marriages, 1 October 1977 - 29 June 1991

Register of banns of marriage, 19 August 1973 - 19 July 1992

Register of banns of marriage, 2 August 1992 - 31 August 1997

Register of funerals, 11 September 1997 - 12 February 2009

Register of confirmations, 27 February 1923 - 7 March 1966 [first page missing]

Register of services, 24 May 1885 - 30 August 1894

Register of services, 2 September 1894 - 27 March 1910

Register of services, 3 April 1910 - 30 December 1926

Register of services, 1 January 1927 - 22 October 1931

Register of services of Pelaw Main (St. John's Mission Church), 2 January 1927 - 13 September 1936

Register of services, 25 October 1931 - 10 March 1935

Register of services, 11 March 1935 - 14 May 1939

Register of services, 17 May 1939 - 25 March 1945

Register of services, 26 March 1945 - 6 January 1955

Register of services, 2 February 1955 - 1 September 1965

Register of services, 5 September, 1965 - 4 January 1981

Register of services, 4 January 1981 - 2 April 2000

Register of services, 6 April 2000 - 21 October 2010

Copy of pastoral order for the alteration of certain rural deaneries in the archdeaconries of Durham and Auckland, with schedule of alterations, 12 June 1978

Copy of pastoral order for alterations in the areas of the parishes of St. Cuthbert, Hebburn; St. John, Hebburn; St. Oswald, Hebburn; Jarrow Grange and Jarrow; with schedule, 22 July 1981

Map showing the alterations of parish boundaries as detailed in EP/Heb.SJ 2/2, July 1981 Scale 10 inches to 1 mile [1:6336]

Copy deed of appropriation of land originally gifted on 26 July 1894 to be used for the building of Mission Church, now to be appropriated as an addition to glebe land, 1936

Minutes of meetings of 'Churches Together in Hebburn', 22 November 1990 - 26 June 1997

Minutes of meetings of 'Churches Together in Hebburn', 25 September 1977 - 26 July 2001 Includes: agendas; attendance lists; copy letters; leaflets listing ecumenical services; newspaper cuttings; orders of service; income and expenditure accounts and list of books on religious topics added to the stock at Hebburn Library

Minutes of meetings of 'Churches Together in Hebburn', and its sub-committees, 27 September 2001 - 28 November 2002 Includes: attendance lists; correspondence; leaflets advertising ecumenical services and other events; income and expenditure accounts and newsletters

Correspondence, invoices and estimates relating to a dispute between Rev. J.M. Hancock and E. Vardy and Son, plant hire and demolition contractors, Wardly, regarding payment for the demolition of two dangerous chimneys at St. John's Church, 4 August 1970 - 29 June 1971

Correspondence and invoices concerning a dispute between Rev. J.M. Hancock and W. Dowie, felt roof specialists, South Shields, regarding payment for felting of roofs of church hall and adjoining buildings, 26 March 1971 - 13 May 1972

Correspondence and other items concerning dispute between Rev. J.M. Hancock, the parochial church council and McNaughton (Heating) Ltd., Hebburn, regarding the installation of a heating system in the church, 31 March 1971 - 28 November 1972 Includes photographs and negatives of various parts of heating system

Letter from Major and Company Ltd., distributors of petroleum products to Rev. J.M. Hancock concerning problems with payment for oil supplied to the church and vicarage, 13 May 1975

Letters, invoice and estimate from P.C. Richardson & Co., Middlesbrough, to Rev. J.M. Hancock concerning repairs to the lightning conductor and roof of the church, 19 September 1978 - 20 February 1979

Plan of St. John's Church Annexe, n.d. Scale 1/8 inch - 1 foot, 1:96

Copy instrument of Ecclesiastical Commissioners approving the erection of the church in the district of St. John, Hebburn, 19 May 1887

26 May 1886 (1) John Ralph Carr Ellison, esq., of Dunston Hill, Co. Durham and Hedgeley, Northumberland and Ralph Henry Carr Ellison, esq. of Dunston Hill and Hedgeley, son of the above (2) Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England Copy conveyance from (1) to (2) of 2,440 sq. yards of land as described in attached plan. Land to be appropriated as the site of a new church called St. John's Church, Hebburn and also surrounding yard and enclosure. Consideration: none

26 May 1886 Copy conveyance as in EP/Heb.SJ 4/21

Draft notice of intended building operations and draft application for permission to develop land, concerning renovation and extension of buildings behind the old vicarage in order to provide a church meeting room, n.d. [c. 1970]

Certificate of consent to develop or extend a listed building issued by Durham County Council to Rev. J.M. Hancock, concerning proposed alterations and extensions to provide a church meeting room, with accompanying letter, 12 August 1970

Notice of passing of building plans issued by Hebburn Urban District Council, and certificate granting permission for development issued by Durham County Council, both concerning proposed alterations and extensions to provide a church meeting room, 14 August 1970

Correspondence, invoices and St. John's Parochial Church Council meeting report concerning dispute between Rev. J.M. Hancock, the parochial church council and Home Improvements, general building contractors of Jarrow, regarding work on an extension to St. John's Church Centre, 11 August 1970 - 9 May 1972

Correspondence between Rev. J.M. Hancock; Diocesan Office, The College, Durham; Bishop of Durham; Robert Muckleson and Hall, Solicitors and various other parties concerning the sale, and matters related to the sale, of 3 Canning Street, the old vicarage off Canning Street and the old schoolhouse, Canning Street, all in Hebburn, 7 February 1958 - 26 February 1979

Correspondence, copy court defence and counterclaim and other papers relating to problems with the floor of the Cellar Club at the old vicarage, relating particularly to disputes between Rev. J.M. Hancock, the parochial church council and R.J. Morpeth (Contracts) Ltd., Newcastle and David Glen Ltd., builders and contractors, Jarrow, 4 June 1973 - 22 August 1979

Correspondence between Rev. J.M. Hancock, Michael Perry, Archdeacon of Durham and D.W. Carroll & Son, electrical contractors, Gateshead concerning an unpaid account for electrical work carried out at the vicarage, 25 October 1975 - 8 May 1976

Correspondence, bills and estimates relating to the dispute between Rev. J.M. Hancock and Newmill Carpets Ltd., Wallsend, regarding payment for carpets fitted at the vicarage, 18 March 1976 - 23 August 1977

Letters and invoices from J. Grieves Ltd., plastering contractor, South Shields to Rev. J.M. Hancock concerning work done on the vicarage, 31 July 1976 - 16 August 1976

6 December 1907 (1) Rev. George Kennedy Wilkinson, incumbent of St. John's and David Anderson, provision dealer (2) James Edward Marley, Iron Founder Mortgage of 473 sq. yards of land with dwelling house in parish of St. John, of £300 at 2.5% interest also appended; 4 May 1911 (1) Walter Sacker Hill of Coathman, City of York, engineer, executor of James Edward Marley (2) Rev. George Kennedy Wilkinson and David Anderson Reconveyance of above property from (1) to (2) following discharge of above mortgage

1 May 1967 (1) Rev. Samuel Cameron (2) Church Commissioners Counterpart mortgage for £3,000 for the cost of purchase of 23, St. John's Avenue, Hebburn as a parsonage house

14 September 1887 (1) John Ralph Carr Ellison of Dunston Hall, Co. Durham and of Hedgeley, Northumberland and Ralph Henry Carr Ellison, esq., of Dunston Hill and Hedgeley, son of the above (2) Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England Draft Conveyance from (1) to (2) of a piece of land measuring 1a.1r.13p. as described in attached plan. Land to be used for the site of parsonage and glebe. Consideration: £2,000

14 September 1887 Copy conveyance as in EP/Heb.SJ 4/23

14 September 1887 Copy conveyance as in EP/Heb.SJ 4/23

21 June 1967 (1) Moire Jean Miller, 23 St. John's Avenue, Hebburn, married woman (2) Church Commissioners for England (3) Rev. Samuel Cameron, incumbent of St. John, Hebburn Copy conveyance from (1) to (2) for the use of (3) of 23 St. John's Avenue, Hebburn, to be used as a parsonage house Consideration: £8,000

Copy deed of appropriation of part of land originally conveyed on 14 September 1887 (as in EP/Heb.SJ 4/23) intended to be used as site for building parsonage, now to be appropriated for the building of a right of way, 10 December 1920

Correspondence between Rev. J.M. Hancock; Diocesan Office, The College, Durham; Hebburn Urban District Council and others concerning the sale by Rev. J.M. Hancock and St. John's Parochial Council of land in Toner Avenue to Hebburn Urban District Council, 15 January 1968 - 6 September 1972

Correspondence concerning the letting by Rev. J.M. Hancock to Mr. Nicholas Davison of the flat, St. John's Church, Canning Street, Hebburn, 17 November 1970 - 28 April 1971

Correspondence and other papers concerning the repossession by the parochial church council of 2 Marley Munro Villas, Canning Street, including repossession order and newspaper cuttings, 10 August 1976 - 14 November 1980

Faculty for the erection of a stained glass window, 4 May 1911

Faculty for the erection of two mural tables, 26 May 1921

Faculty for the introduction of a brass cross and chancel rails, including receipt from Diocesan Registry for fees in respect of faculty and note concerning designs, 4 July 1924 Attached estimate from Ralph Hedley, carver concerning altar rails (no plan enclosed), 19 May 1924

Faculty for the introduction of an oak litany desk, 3 April 1925

Faculty for reducing the size of the Holy Table, 16 October 1925

Faculty for the introduction of a new oak lectern, with attached letter from Diocesan Registry re receipt for fees, 18 February 1927

Faculty for lowering the boundary walls of the churchyard, 24 May 1932

Faculty for the installation of an electric organ blower, with letter from Diocesan Registry re receipt of fees, 9 May 1974

Faculty for the introduction of a pair of polished brass candlesticks, including letter from Diocesan Registry re receipt of fees for faculty, 8 October 1948

Faculty for the insertion of stained glass in the three centre lights of the east window, 19 October 1951

Faculty for the introduction of a processional cross, with letter from Diocesan Registry re receipt of fees for faculty, 23 May 1952

Faculty for the insertion of stained glass in two windows in the baptistry, 28 December 1956

Faculty for the laying of a new carpet runner in the aisle of the parish church, 26 June 1958

Faculty for the installation of altar rail gates, 28 September 1961

Faculty for the erection of a stone figure near the main entrance to the parish church, 26 October 1962

Faculty for general improvements in the parish church, 10 December 1968

Unopposed faculty for the removal of pews from the chancel to the baptistry and general repairs and restorations, 3 April 1981

Unopposed faculty for the introduction of a lectern, pulpit and communion table, 20 March 1984

Terrier of church property and other funds, 2 April 1888

Terrier of church property and other funds, 1902

Terrier of church property and other income, 29 April 1971

Inventory of church goods, books, ornaments, etc., 25 November 1936

Inventory of church goods, books, ornaments, etc., 29 April 1971

Quinquennial inspection report on the church of St John with St Andrew, Hebburn, by John A. G. Niven, registered architect, The Old Hall, 57 Front Street, West Auckland, October 1994

Quinquennial inspection report on the church of St John with St Andrew, Hebburn, by Browne Smith Baker, architects, 11 - 12 Portland Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, November 2000

Quinquennial inspection report on St John's church, Hebburn, by Browne Smith Baker, architects, 11 -12 Portland Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, 18 July 2008

Schedule of dilapidations noted at the quinquennial inspection of Hebburn, St John vicarage, by D. L. Renton, Diocesan Surveyor, Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland, April 1997

Schedule of dilapidations noted at the quinquennial inspection of Hebburn, St John vicarage, by M. Galley, Diocesan Surveyor, Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland, December 2002

Churchwardens' cash book, 26 April 1892 - 26 March 1902

Parochial account book, 6 March 1968 - 31 December 1977

Annual vestry minutes and building committee minutes, 28 May 1885 - 2 April 1918

Annual vestry and congregational meeting minutes, 22 April 1920 - 18 February 1931

Parochial church council minutes, 14 July 1925 - 24 January 1929

Parochial church council minutes, 24 February 1931 - 3 June 1946

Parochial church council minutes, 21 April 1969 - 8 March 1971 [see EP/Heb.SJ 6/10 for enclosure]

Annual vestry, parochial church council and annual congregational meeting minutes, (mainly unsigned), 16 September 1924 - 13 November 1929

Annual vestry and parochial church council minutes, 31 July 1946 - 31 May 1954

Annual vestry and parochial church council minutes, 5 July 1954 - 4 May 1962

Annual vestry and parochial church council minutes, 22 August 1962 - 11 March 1969

Annual parish meeting and parochial church council minutes, 24 March 1971 - 9 November 1978

Annual parish meeting and parochial church council minutes, 18 January 1979 - 18 April 1982

Results of the annual election of churchwardens, representatives of the laity on the deanery synod, representatives of the laity on the parochial church council and sidesmen, 1 May 1970

Cellar Club A.G.M. and management committee meeting minutes, 12 September 1973 - 3 March 1983

Messenger, the parish magazine of Hebburn, St John, April - July 1995

Messenger, December 1995 - November 1996

Messenger, December 1996 - November 1997

Messenger, December 1997 - December 1998

Messenger, January - December 1999

Messenger, January - December 2000

Messenger, the newsletter of Hebburn, St John with Jarrow Grange, Christ Church, January - December 2001

Messenger, January - December 2002

Messenger, the newsletter of Hebburn, St John, January - December 2003

Messenger, January - December 2004

Messenger, January - December 2005

Messenger, January - December 2006

Messenger, the newsletter of Hebburn, St John with Jarrow Grange, Christ Church, February - May 2007

Messenger, August 2007 - May 2008

Messenger, August 2008- November 2009

Messenger, March - December 2010

List of places of worship in County Durham graded as buildings of historic interest [c. 1980]