Catalogue

List of those confirmed since 1918

Register of confirmations, March 1918 - 7 March 1928 (1 booklet)

Register of confirmations, 16 March 1950 - 26 September 1971

Register of services, 5 September 1926 -29 September 1936

Register of services, 29 September 1936 - 30 December 1942

Register of services, 1 January 1943 -3 June 1956

Register of services, 6 June 1956 - 13 July 1969 Enclosure: EP/Sto 202

Register of services, 20 July 1969 - 17 January 1979

Register of services, 17 January 1979 - 17 May 1987

Register of strange preachers, 24 July 1842 -28 January 1891

Register of strange preachers, 15 February 1891 -5 September 1900

Register of strange preachers, 6 September 1900 -27 September 1914

Register of strange preachers, 4 October 1914 -22 August 1926

Papers including copy will and inventory of a house in Ffinkell Street, belonging to Mrs. E. Readman, 1717; copy of act making Chapelry of Stockton a distinct parish, 1714, etc

Descriptions of boundaries of Stockton, St. James and Stockton, Holy Trinity, 20 September 1837 -27 August 1864

Draft Order in Council creating district of Norton, St. Michael and All Angels, with related correspondence, 8 May 1903 - 16 August 1917

The London Gazette, including Order in Council creating district of Norton, St. Michael and All Angels, 8 January 1918

Letter from Edward H. Maish, Bishop's Chaplain, Auckland Castle to Rev. F.W. Eddison concerning proposed new parish at Eaglescliffe, 5 March 1917

Letter from Rev. H. Martin, Stockton to [the Bishop of Durham?] concerning boundary alterations and new parishes, 10 February 1889

Report of Commissioners to consider alterations to boundaries, 8 May 1923

Notes on proposed parish boundaries, 8 August 1923

Report of the Commission Appointed by the Lord Bishop of Durham to Review the Present Distribution of Churches arid Parochial Areas in Stockton and District and to Make Recommendations for Church Extension etc., 18 September 1923

Letter from Rev. P.H. Kirkham, St. Peter's Vicarage, Stockton to "Douglas" concerning report of commission on Stockton parishes and his complaints, enclosing notes of his arguments, 5 November 1923

Draft recommendations of Deanery Committee as to alteration of boundaries, formation of new parishes, building of mission churches and increase of staff in Stockton, n.d. [1923]

Recommendations of Deanery Committee as to reorganisation of Stockton parishes, n.d. [1923]

Notes on population of parishes before and after reorganisation, n.d. [1923-28]

Draft Order in Council to alter boundaries of Stockton parishes, with covering letter, 28 February 1928

The London Gazette, including Order in Council re alterations to Stockton parishes, with covering letter, 17 July 1928

Map showing alterations to boundaries of Stockton parishes, 1928 Scale: 6 in. to 1 mile [1:10560]

Letter from Walter Barker, Hon. Secretary to South Durham and Cleveland Deaf and Dumb Mission to Rev. E.A. Douglas, The Vicarage, Stockton concerning a meeting to adjust boundaries between South Durham and Cleveland and Northumberland and Durham districts, with report on meeting, 7 November 1922

Letters from Archer, Parkin & Townsend, solicitors, Stockton; Ecclesiastical Commissioners; Durham Diocesan Board of Finance; Governors of Queen Anne's Bounty; and the Archdeacon of Auckland to Rev. E.A. Douglas concerning sale of glebe land to P.C.C. to build a parish hall, 24 November 1922 - 28 January 1927

Application to Ecclesiastical Commissioners for consent to convey glebe land to P.C.C. to erect parish hall, n.d. [1922 - 1927]

Register of offertories, including list of pews and names of occupants, April 1869, 18 April 1869 - 13 December 1874

Register of offertories, 20 December 1874 - 29 October 1882

Register of offertories, 10 March 1884 - 5 August 1894

Register of offertories, 12 August 1894 - 9 April 1899

Register of offertories, 2 April 1899 - 23 April 1903

Register of offertories, 30 August 1903 - 29 March 1908

Register of offertories, 17 November 1918 - 22 November 1925

Register of offertories, 29 November 1925 - 21 May 1933

Register of offertories, 3 November 1940 - 4 April 1948

Accounts of offertories, 29 December 1946 - 7 December 1947

Register of offertories, 11 April 1948 - 5 June 1955

Register of offertories, 12 June 1955 - 9 December 1962

Register of offertories, 16 December 1962 - 16 June 1974

Statistical returns for parishes in Stockton Deanery, 1916-17

Parochial statistics, 1917-37

Cradle roll for January, [1950 - 1978]

Cradle roll for February, [1949 - 1978]

Cradle roll for March, [1949 - 1977]

Cradle roll for April, [1949 - 1977]

Cradle roll for May, [1948 - 1977]

Cradle roll for June, [1949 - 1977]

Cradle roll for July, [1949 - 1977]

Cradle roll for August, [1949 - 1977]

Cradle roll for September, [1947 - 1977]

Cradle roll for October, [1949 - 1977]

Cradle roll for November, [1948 - 1977]

Cradle roll for December, [1949 - 1977]

Order of service for Sunday before Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, 9 May 1937

Leaflet indicating the services and sermons to be held during Lent, 1875

Order of the service commemorating the coronation, 7 June 1953

Copy licence appointing the Rev. St. John Turner to the curacy of Stockton-on-Tees, 20 December 1953

Copy licence appointing the Rev. R. H. Hooker to the curacy of Stockton-on-Tees, 12 June 1980

Copy licence appointing the Rev. T. J. F. Heighway to the curacy of Stockton-on-Tees, 1 November 1963

Copy licence appointing the Rev. J. M. H. Gibson to the curacy of Stockton-on-Tees, 1 November 1963

Letter from Canon Patterson, Hon. Secretary of Durham Diocesan Lay Helpers' Association to Rev. E.A. Douglas concerning the bishop's authority to lay readers to take services due to scarcity of clergy on national service, enclosing relevant papers, 26 August 1918

Papers concerning Durham Diocesan Lay Helpers' Association, 1927

Nominations of W.A. Sansom and W. 0rmston as lay helpers, n.d.

Letter from J.P. Carter, secretary to Durham Diocesan Board of Finance, to Rev. E.A. Douglas concerning proposal to give Stanley House, Stockton to Durham Diocesan Board of Finance, enclosing report of committee, 6 October 1923

Correspondence between Rev. H. Martin, Stockton and Ecclesiastical Commissioners concerning structural alterations to Battersea Rise property, 18 - 21 May 1898

Letters from Stutfield & Son, Parliament Street, Westminster, solicitors and Ecclesiastical Commissioners to Canon Martin, Stockton concerning sale of forecourts of Battersea Rise property to London County Council , 4 April 1903 - 18 March 1904

Letter from Lewin, Gregory & Co., 8 Barton Street, Westminster to Canon C.N. Wardle-Harper, Stockton concerning Teesside Corporation (No.2) Bill, enclosing copy of bill, 8 December 1969

Letter from Archer, Parkin & Townsend, Stockton, solicitors, to Canon C.N. Wardle-Harpur, Stockton concerning Teesside Corporation (No.2) Bill, 15 December 1969

Letter from Church Commissioners to Secretary of Durham Diocesan Board of Finance concerning Teeside Corporation (General Powers) Bill and Teeside Corporation (No.2) Bill and how they may affect church property, with covering letter from P. Carter to Canon Wardle-Harper, 7 - 8 January 1970

Articles of Inquiry for ruridecanal visitation, Billingham parish, 29 July 1919

Articles of inquiry for ruridecanal visitation, Haverton Hill, St. John, 29 July 1919

Notes concerning the discontinuance of Sunday funerals in Stockton district, 1925 - 1926

Report of the Bishop's Commission upon Clerical Incomes, n.d.

Letter from J. Hinks, 220 Railton Road, Herne Hill, auctioneer, to Rev. H. Martin concerning tithe redemption on 30 Dulwich Road, Brixton, 28 February 1893

Certificate of redemption of tithe rent-charge on lands in Stockton, 8 March 1905

Certificate of redemption of tithe rent-charge on land in Stockton, with covering letter, 10 May 1921

Certificate of redemption of tithe rent-charge on land in Stockton, with covering letter, 22 January 1924

Certificate of redemption of tithe rent-charge on lands in Stockton, 30 May 1924

Certificate of redemption of tithe rent-charge on land in Stockton, with covering letter, 10 July 1924

Certificate of redemption of tithe rent-charge on lands in Stockton, with covering letter, 8 December 1924

Certificate of redemption of tithe rent-charge on lands in Stockton, with covering letter, 30 November 1925

Certificate of redemption of tithe rent-charge on lands in Stockton, 28 April 1926

Certificate of redemption of tithe rent-charge on lands in Stockton, with covering letter, 13 - 14 April 1927

Certificate of redemption of tithe rent-charge on lands in Stockton, 29 April 1927

Letter from Board of Agriculture and Fisheries to Rev. H. Martin concerning tithe redemption, 13 March 1905

Papers re tithe redemption, 16 December 1920 -5 July 1923

Papers re tithe redemption on Grangefield Farm, 20-31 January 1921

Letters from Bounty Office to Rev. E.A. Douglas concerning investment of tithe redemption money, 28 April 1921 - 11 July 1925

Receipts for rent-charge on Major Jenkin's charity property, 26 March 1901

Letter from Watson, Newby & Robson, Stockton, to Canon Martin, Stockton concerning sale of theatre, hotel and shops in Bishop Street and Silver Street and apportionment of rent-charge, 2 December 1901

31 December 1928 (1) Rev. George Wilson Froggatt, Vicar of Stockton (2) Right Rev. Herbert Hensley, Lord Bishop of Durham (3) The Governors of Queen Anne's Bounty Deed of confirmation of annexation of tithe rent-charges on lands formerly in Stockton parish but now in Thornaby-on-Tees, St. Luke parish, to the Vicar of Thornaby, with covering letter

Plans of alteration to church, n.d.

Plan of site of St. James' Church, Stockton, showing proposed boundary line, n.d., 1866 Scale: 45 feet:1 inch [1:540]

Plan of the foundations of St. James' Church, Stockton, drawing no. 1, Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects, 3 February 1866; approved by Incorporated Society for Promoting the Enlargement, Building and Repairing of Churches and Chapels, 20 March 1866 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96)

Plan of the roof of St. James' Church, Stockton, drawing no. 2, by Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects, 3 February 1866; approved by the Incorporated Society for Promoting the Enlargement, Building and Repairing of Churches and Chapels, 20 March 1866 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]

Ground plan of St. James' Church, Stockton, showing seating arrangements, drawing no. 3, by Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects, 3 February 1865; approved by the Incorporated Society for Promoting the Enlargement, Building and Repairing of Churches and Chapels, 20 March 1866 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]

Details of the transverse sections of nave and spire, of St. James' Church, Stockton, drawing no. 4, by Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects, February 1866; approved by the Incorporated Society for Promoting the Enlargement, Building and Repairing of Churches and Chapels, 20 March 1866 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]

Details of the transverse sections of St. James' Church, Stockton, drawing no. 5, Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects, 3 February 1866; approved by the Incorporated Society for Promoting the Enlargement, Building and Repairing of Churches and Chapels, 20 March 1866 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]

Plan of the longitudinal section of St. James' Church, Stockton, looking north, drawing no. 6, by Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects, 3 February 1866; approved by the Incorporated Society for Promoting the Enlargement, Building and Repairing of Churches and Chapels, 20 march 1866 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]

Plan of the longitudinal section of St. James' Church, Stockton, looking south, drawing no. 7, by Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects, February 1866; approved by the Incorporated Society for Promoting the Enlargement, Building and Repairing of Churches and Chapels, 20 March 1866 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]

Plan of the west and east elevation of St. James' Church, Stockton, drawing no. 8, by Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects, 3 February 1866; approved by the Incorporated Society for Promoting the Enlargement, Building and Repairing of Churches and Chapels, 20 March 1866 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]

Plan of the south elevation of St. James' Church, Stockton, drawing no. 9, by Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects, 3 February 1866; approved by the Incorporated Society for Promoting the Enlargement, Building and Repairing of Churches and Chapels, 20 March 1866 Scale: 8 ft. to 1 inch [1:96]

Plan of the north elevation of St. James' Church, Stockton, drawing no. 10, by Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects, February 1866; approved by the Incorporated Society for Promoting the Enlargement, Building and Repairing of Churches and Chapels, 20 March 1866 Scale: 8 ft. to 1 inch [1:96]

Plan of the half section of the chancel and transept roofs, drawing no. 12, by Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects, 3 February 1866; approved by the Incorporated Society for Promoting the Enlargement, Building and Repairing of Churches and Chapels, 20 March 1866 Scale: 12 ft. to 1/2 inch [1:288]

Plan of children's seats in St. James' Church, Stockton, showing elevation, section and front view, drawing no. 13, by Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects, 3 February 1866; approved by the Incorporated Society for Promoting the Enlargement, Building and Repairing of Churches and Chapels, 20 march 1866 Scale: 4 ft. to 1 inch [1:48]

Details of the west tower, aisle and trefoil windows in St. James' Church, Stockton, drawing no. 18, by Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects, n.d., 1866 Scale: 12 ft. to 1 inch [1:144]

Details of the vestry window and the east window of St. James' Church, Stockton, drawing no. 19, by Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects, n.d., 1866 Scale: 12 ft. to 1 inch [1:144]

Details of the wheel window, transept and chancel windows, drawing no. 20, by Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects, n.d., 1866 Scale: 12ft to 1 inch [1:144]

Details of the clerestory window and tower quatrefoil, drawing no. 21, by Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects, n.d., 1866 Scale: 12 ft. to 1 inch [1:144]

Details of the aisle windows in the church, drawing no. 22, by Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects, n.d., 1866 Scale: 12 ft. to 1 inch [1:144]

Details of the double splayed windows in the church, drawing no. 23, by Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects, n.d., 1866 Scale: half full size

Plan of a half section of the nave roof, by Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects; approved by the Incorporated Society for Promoting the Enlargement, Building and Repairing of Churches and Chapels, 20 March 1866 Scale: 12 ft. to 1 inch [1:144]

Plan of the longitudinal section of the church, looking south and transverse section looking east, by Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects, n.d., 1866 Scale: 8 ft. to 1 inch [1:96]

Floor plan of the church, showing the seating arrangements, by Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects, n.d., 1866 No scale

Plan showing the re-arrangement of seats in the church of St. James', Stockton, by Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects, January 1867; approved by the Incorporated Society for Promoting the Enlargement, Building and Repairing of Churches and Chapels, 30 January 1867 Scale: 8 ft. to 1 inch 1:96]

Plan of the rose window in the church of St. James', Stockton, by Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects, n.d., 1866 Scale: 12 feet to 1 inch [1:96]

Details of the roll mould to the spire of St. James' church, Stockton, Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects, n.d., 1866 Scale: full size

Details of seating in the chancel of St. James' church, Stockton, J.P. Pritchett, Darlington, architect and surveyors, n.d., 1860s Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]

Drawing of the pulpit, J.P. Pritchett, Darlington, architect and surveyor, n.d., 1860s No scale

Details of decorative carvings on the pulpit, J.P. Pritchett, Darlington, architect and surveyor, n.d., 1860s No scale

Details of the pulpit, showing moneen marble and red, (little island) marble, by Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects, n.d., 1860s Scale: full size

Details of prayer and reading desks, showing mouldings, Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects, n.d. Scale: 6 ft. to 1 inch [1:72]

Details of mouldings on the pulpit, J.P. Pritchett, Darlington, architect and surveyor, n.d., 1860s No scale

Details of prayer and reading desks, showing mouldings, Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects, n.d. Scale: 6 ft. to 1 inch, [1:72]

Details of prayer and reading desks, showing mouldings, Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects, n.d. Scale: 6 ft. to 1 inch, [1:72]

Details of prayer and reading desks, showing mouldings, Pritchett & Sons, Darlington, architects, n.d. Scale: 6 ft. to 1 inch, [1:72]

Drawing of the font, by J.P. Pritchett, Darlington, architect, n.d. Scale: 8 ft. to 1 inch [1:96]

Drawings of ironmongery used in St. James' church, Stockton, by Brawn and Dowling, Great Clements Street, Birmingham, n.d. No scale

Plan of the site at St. James' Church, Stockton, showing the area to the rear of the church, looking from Portrack Lane, n.d. No scale

Site plan of St. James' Church, Stockton, showing an area bounded by Clarence Street, Rupert Street, Union Street and Portrack Road, Stockton, n.d. No scale

Site plan of St. James' Church, Stockton, showing an area bounded by Howard Street, Lily Road and Back Street, Stockton, n.d. No scale

Site plan of St. James' Church, Stockton, showing proposed street and site next to Mill Street, looking north from the church, n.d. No scale

Plan of chapel flooring, January 1924 Scale: 1/8 in. to 1 ft. [1:96]

Plan of proposed new south chapel, n.d. [1923 - 1924] Scale:1/2 in. to 1 ft. [1:24]

Plan of proposed new chapel, n.d. [1923 - 1924] Scale: 1/8 in. to 1 ft. [1:96]

Plan of proposed new chapel, n.d. [1923-24] Scale: 1/8 in. to 1 ft. [1:96]

Blueprint of lighting in church, 23 October 1929 Scale: 8 ft. to 1 in. [1:96]

Specification of masons' work for repairs at St. James' Church, 31 [ ] 1888

Statement of intent, by James P. Pritchett, Darlington, architect, concerning work to be carried out on St. James' Church, Stockton, n.d.

Bellringing: notebook of George J. Clarkson, of Wyverstone, Suffolk, 1868; Bell appeal committee minutes, 1897 - 99; minutes of Stockton Society of Ringers, 1879 - 1908

Letter from Nelson & Co. (Organ Builders), Durham to J. Hopkinson, Stockton concerning organ, 4 September 1968 Originally enclosed in EP/Sto 119

Miscellaneous church material, including correspondence re closing of old churchyard for burials; petition to Bishop re piece of land bordering river; two photographs of church bells, organ accounts, etc. post 1727 - 1912

Notice offering reward for conviction of offenders trespassing and breaking branches from trees in churchyard, 27 September 1819

Letter from F.R., Stockton to M.B. Dodds, Town Clerk, Stockton concerning improvement of churchyard, 16 August 1898

Letter from J.P. Wakeford, Borough Engineer, to Rev. E.A. Douglas concerning disused burial ground, 20 February 1925

Letters from Diocesan Registrar and J.P. Wakeford, Borough Engineer, to Rev. E.A. Douglas concerning mortuary chapel in churchyard, 28 August - 3 September 1925

Letter from Thomas Downey, Town Clerk, to Canon G.W. Froggatt enclosing Notice to Treat and plan re portion of churchyard required for Church Row scheme, 11 September 1930

Postcard from H.M., Kelloe Vicarage, to Rev. E.A. Douglas, Stockton concerning right of way over churchyard, and new window, n.d.

Letter from Godfrey Lushington, Whitehall, to the incumbent of Stockton concerning closure of Stockton, Holy Trinity churchyard, 3 May 1882

Letter from Thomas Downey, Town Clerk, Stockton to Rev. R.F. Drury concerning maintenance of cottage in Holy Trinity churchyard, 23 November 1915

Details of internal doors in St. James' vicarage, Stockton, 9 February 1891 No scale

Floor plan of St. James' vicarage, Stockton, 21 March [1891] No scale

Details of brickwork for St. James' vicarage, Stockton, 10 September 1891 No scale

Details of doors and windows at St. James' vicarage, Stockton, 10 September 1891 No scale

Drawing of window and door details for St. James' vicarage, Stockton, 10 September 1891 No scale

Plan of window details, showing section through lead and millions, at St. James' vicarage, Stockton, 14 September [n.y.]

Drawing of window details for St. James' vicarage, Stockton, 14 September 1891 No scale

Details of chimney stack, roof details and hall arch for St. James' vicarage, Stockton, 11 March 1892 No scale Endorsed: drawing of the external view of the church showing window details, n.d. No scale

Drawing of the principal staircase for St. James' vicarage, Stockton, 12 March 1892 Scale: 3 inches to 1 foot [1:4]

Plan of window details, showing section through lead and millions, at St. James' vicarage, Stockton, 14 March 1892 Scale: full size

Drawing of book case, dresser and plate rack for St. James' vicarage, Stockton, September 1892 No scale

Drawing of the cornice details at St. James' vicarage, Stockton, 12 July 1892 No scale

Drawing of roof details for St. James' vicarage, Stockton, 7 September 1892 No scale

Drawing of panel and door details of St. James' vicarage, Stockton, n.d. No scale

Drawing of grate details for St. James' vicarage, Stockton, n.d. No scale

Details of internal door panels for St. James' vicarage, Stockton, n.d. Scale: 6 ft. to 1 inch [1:72] (1 plan, 56 cm. x 38 cm., pencil)

Plan of vicarage, June 1914 Scale: 8 ft. to 1 in. [1:96]

Plan of vicarage, 8 June 1914 Scale: 8 ft. to 1 in [1:96]

Plan of vicarage, June 1914 Scale: 8 ft. to 1 in. [1:96]

Plan of vicarage, June 1914 Scale: 8 ft. to 1 in. [1:96]

Specification for work carried out on St. James' Vicarage, Stockton, J. Pritchett & Son, Darlington, architect, June 1891

Specification no. 2, for work carried out on the St. James' vicarage, Stockton, J. Pritchett, Darlington, architect, July 1891

Specification for fencing at St. James' vicarage, Stockton, J. Pritchett, Darlington, architect, 28 June 1892

Estimate of total cost of work at the St. James' vicarage, Stockton, J.P. Pritchett, Darlington, architect, 1 July 1892

Correspondence between Canon H. Martin, Stockton Vicarage, Ecclesiastical Commissioners and others concerning a right of way at vicar age and purchase of adjoining land, 21 January 1896 - 7 October 1915

Correspondence between Canon H. Martin, Stockton Vicarage, Ecclesiastical Commissioners and Ralph Appleton & Son, estate agents, Stockton concerning proposed sale of vicarage and purchase of land adjoining, including restrictive covenant on this land, 9 September 1910 - 1921

Correspondence between Rev. E.A. Douglas, Stockton Vicarage; diocesan authorities; Queen Anne's Bounty; Ralph Appleton & Hall, estate agents; M. Robinson & Sons Ltd; the Baptist Tabernacle; Wilsons, Ornsby & Cadle; Ecclesiastical Commissioners and others concerning sale of old vicarage and purchase of new, 13 January 1920 - 22 November 1923

Letters from Bounty Office to Rev. E.A. Douglas concerning purchase of Beverley House as parsonage house, purchase of 2 Dinsdale Terrace and sale of old vicarage, enclosing receipts etc., 15 April - 12 September 1921

Letter from Thomas Downey, Town Clerk, to Rev. E.A. Douglas concerning possible request to purchase vicarage as site for municipal buildings, 3 June 1924

Letter from J. Jones, Manchester, mantle and costume manufacturers, to Rev. H. Martin, Stockton acknowledging that as tenants of 147 High Street, Stockton, they have no claim on the wall facing the vicarage, 10 September 1903

Correspondence between Rev. J. Ousey, Billingham, Canon F.C. Macdonald, Stockton, Ecclesiastical Commissioners, Church Building Society and others concerning foundation of Mission Church at Bellasis, 24 June 1915 - 19 May 1923

13 October 1924 (1) Rev. Edwin Albert Douglas of The Vicarage, Stockton (2) Mr. A.J. Cooke of Green Lane,Newtown, Stockton, builder Agreement and schedule of conditions of building contract to build vestry

4 July 1846 (1) Rev. Robert Gray, Vicar of Stockton-on-Tees (2) The Governors of Queen Anne s Bounty Mortgage of benefice for £450 3s.3d. to rebuild and repair parsonage house

1 May 1848 (1) Right Rev. Edward, Lord Bishop of Durham (2) Rev. Francis Joseph James, Vicar of Stockton Conveyance of freehold messuage, stabling, carriage house and other outbuildings at Stockton adjoining parsonage house, and croft of la.19p. behind buildings

4 January 1912 (1) Canon H. Martin (2) Governors of Queen Anne's Bounty Mortgage of benefice for £610 to buy land adjoining parsonage

11 January 1912 (1) John Mills of Newham Hall, Yorks., esq., Edward Henry Disney of Dublin, gent., and Frederick Byers Watson of Stockton, gent., mortgagees (2) John Borrow of Stockton, butcher (3) Governors of Queen Anne's Bounty (4) Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England (5) Right Rev. Handley Carr Glyn, Lord Bishop of Durham (6) Rev. Henry Martin (7) William Richard Le Fanu, 3 Dean's Yard, Westminster, Esquire Conveyance by (1) as mortgagees and (2) to (6) of 638 sq. yds. of land in Wellington Street, Stockton, adjoining parsonage house Consideration: £1000 to (1) by (3), (4) and (7) and £200 to (2) by (7)

21 March 1916 (1) Herbert Foxten Craggs of Brough, East Yorks., and George Vincent Craggs of 1 Madrid Road, Barnes, London (2) J. Hunter of 6 Gladstone Street, Stockton Tenancy Agreement re land on n. side of Beverley House, Stockton

5 November 1898 (1) The Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of Borough of Stockton (2) Rev. Henry Martin, M.A., Vicar of Stockton Lease of 323 sq. yds. between Church Row and King Street to build parish mission room Rent: £1 p.a.

10 June 1915 (1) Canon Henry Martin of The Vicarage, Stockton (2) Right Rev. Handley Carr Glyn, Lord Bishop of Durham (3) Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England (4) Governors of Queen Anne's Bounty (5) Ernest Alfred Webster of Wolviston Hall, Esquire, Amy Burdon Habershon of Brook Lodge, Holmwood, Dorking and Thomas Barraclough of West Hartlepool, shipowner (6) The London Joint Stock Bank, Limited (7) M. Robinson and Sons, Limited Deed of exchange and release by (1), with consents of (2)-(6), to (7) of 17 sq. yds. of glebe land and rights of way in return for 11 sq. yds. of land for use of vicar

2 May 1743 (1) Edward Page of Hurworth, Yorkshire, gentleman (2) Thomas Watson of Stockton-on-Tees, gentleman Recites: Robert Stainsby left land to his wife Ann and after her death to his nephew (1). (1) and (2) have agreed that (2) can purchase a messuage from this property. George Allan, Edward Page and Thomas and Frances Grundy have surrendered this messuage to Lord of Manor of Stockton to the use of Thomas Rudd in trust for (2) Articles of agreement that (1) should produce documents to prove title of (2); that (2) should pay.1s.. rent to Lord of Manor; and that (1) will not interfere with messuage nor impose extra rents

1 August 1745 (1) Thomas Watson of Stockton-on-Tees, gentleman (2) William Sutton of Stockton, merchant Mortgage of copyhold messuage in Stockton for £100

Terrier n .d. [c.1895]

Faculty to erect on burial ground an iron room with classroom attached, with related papers, 21 October 1897 - 14 February 1898

Faculty to erect war memorial in churchyard, 14 July 1922

Faculty to erect oak screen, 5 July 1924

Faculty to erect oak memorial and brass tablet, 24 January 1925

Faculty to introduce fittings in side chapel, to alter vestry, to add oak panelling on s. side of chancel and to erect brass tablet, 10 June 1925

Churchwardens' accounts, 1735 - 1785, 1812 - 1894

Churchwardens' and Overseers' bills and receipts, 1751 - 1868

Assessment rate for erecting wall round burial ground, list of property owners, 1847

Churchwardens' bills and receipts, 1850 - 1851

Church restoration fund, minutes, 1889 - 1893

Receipts for visitation fees, 1857 - 1882

Rentals, 1741

Receipts for church rate collection, 1863 - 1867

Invoices, receipts etc. for wages for sexton and others helping at church, including boys attending church doors and choir, 1758 - 1883

Invoices, receipts etc. for supplies of bread, wine, stationery, etc., 1758 - 1883

Invoices, receipts etc. re maintenance of clock, 1812 - 1868

Receipts for gas, coal, coke and water, 14 July 1857 - 20 March 1883

Receipts and invoices, mounted in Messrs. E. & H. Lumley's Free Register of properties, January 1878, 1901 - 1902

Account book of churchwardens, 31 March 1894 - 31 March 1904

Cash book, 7 April 1912 - 31 December 1931

Balance sheets, 1920 - 1922

Balance sheet and appeal for systematic offering scheme, 1923

Invoices, receipts etc. for work on church and churchyard, 1759 - 1943

Receipt for new carpet, 28 April 1868

Extract from will of Thomas Lascelles Kirk of Norton concerning bequest of £3,000 to build south transept and open out and build behind choir and vestry, 6 February 1917

Letters from W.H. Wood and E. Oakley, Eldon Square, Newcastle, architects, to Canon G.W. Froggatt, The Vicarage, Stockton concerning work on inner porch and entrance, 2 September 1930 - 11 July 1931

Receipts for cleaning the church, washing surplices etc., 19 April 1813 - 5 March 1883

Papers re investment of £500 given by Miss Kirk to pay for extra cleaning entailed by additions to church provided for under her late brother's will, 2 September 1925

Invoices, receipts etc. for organist's salary and maintenance of organ, 1813-82

Invoices, receipts etc. for bell ringing and maintenance, 1813 - 1882

Invoices and receipts for Thomas Cook's salary, 1857 - 1883

Invoices, receipts etc. for insurance premiums, 1857 - 1882

Receipts for annual payments to vicar, 1861 - 1875

Invoice for summons and police delivery, April 1862

'Mayor's Appeal Fund for the Restoration of the Parish Church of Stockton-on-Tees', account book, March 1978 - January 1990

Plan of site for proposed war memorial, 15 February 1922 Scale: 16 ft. to 1 in [1:192]

Correspondence between Rev. E.A. Douglas, Stockton and J.P. Wakeford, Borough Engineer, concerning the corporation making a path from war memorial to The Square, 12 - 14 March 1923

Central Stockton Team Ministry Sequestration account, 1976

Pew book, 1847

A farewell sermon by Rev. Robert Gray, Vicar of Stockton-on-Tees, and Bishop Designate of the Cape of Good Hope, 1847

Vestry book, including vestry minutes, 1762 - 1926, inventory of church utensils and goods and catalogue of library, 1734; additions to church, 1734 - 1900; number of people confirmed, 1778 - 1833; list of charity sermons preached, 1721 - 1825; list of members of vestry, 1719 - 1774; lecturers, curates and vicars of parish, 1712-1817; schedule of pews; sketch of new gallery erected, 1746, etc.

Notice of vestry meeting to consider reason for discharge of sexton, 16 February 1859

Minute book of Parochial Church Council, 12 April 1920 - 19 November 1939 Enclosures: EP/Sto 244 and 245

Parochial Church Councils (Powers) [no.1] Measure, 1921 Originally enclosed in EP/Sto 243

Vestry and Parochial Church Meetings minute book, 26 April 1927 - 1 April 1965

Parochial Church Council Meetings minute book, 8 January 1940 - 18 October 1945

Parochial Church Council Meetings minute book, 8 November 1945 - 14 June 1960

Parochial Church Council Meetings minute book, 15 November 1960 - 11 June 1973

Account book, January 1975 - December 1977

Account book, January 1978 - December 1980

Statements of account, 1917, 1919, 1920, 1922-1924, 1928, 1929, 1937

Summary accounts, 1958

Statements of accounts, 1984 - 1989

Statements of account for the Stockton Church Mission, 1919-1920 (2 papers)

Finance and Standing Committee Meetings minute book, 4 April 1950 - 15 June 1976

Electoral roll, 1922-28

Representation of the Laity Measure, 1929 Originally enclosed in EP/Sto 243

Overseers' accounts, 1718 - 1759

Apprenticeship Indentures, 1698 - 1825

Bastardy certificates and bonds, 1703 - 1827

Indemnity bonds, including separation allowance between Marmaduke and Barbara Grear, 1880; appointment of master of workhouse, 1779; index to bonds, 1669 - 1880

Settlement certificates, 1701 - 1819

Index to bonds and certificates, 1707 - 1822

Removal certificates and examinations, 1733 - 1827

Vagrancy certificates, 1736 - 1766

Appeals to overseers for assistance, correspondence, etc. including letter from seaman on Royal William referring to the capture of Cape Breton Isle, 1758, 1739 - 1817

Overseers' papers, including justices orders, summonses for non-payment of rates, notices of appeal, etc. 1740 - 1824

Note of poor relief given to James Furness, September n.y. [c.1750s]

Invoice from Overseers of the Poor of Settle, Yorkshire, to Overseers of the Poor of Stockton for costs of relief and removal, 19 October 1763 - 16 August 1764

Certificates for relief of militia men's families and accounts, 1762, 1762 - 1815

Board of Education Final Order to appoint foundation managers, including Stockton-on-Tees, St. Thomas National School, with covering letter, 11-15 April 1904

Board of Education Scheme, Stockton-on-Tees, Queen Victoria High School, 21 April 1911

Education Bill, 13 August 1917

Report by H.M. Inspector on school supply and organisation in the Bailey Street - Portrack District, with related papers and draft reply, 1924 - 1926

Charity Commission scheme concerning the Stockton Almshouses and other charities, 14 May 1957

Correspondence between Richard Jackson, Secretary and Treasurer of the Stockton Almshouses Charity, Stockton-on-Tees; William Bell, Stockton-on-Tees; Joseph Allison, Boundary Road, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire; Thomas Craggs, Sleigh's House, Bishopton Road, Stockton-on-Tees; and the Charity Commission, 8 York Street, St. James' Square, London; concerning the sale of the old almshouses, 6 March 1872 - 7 February 1874

Account of the Stockton Almshouses Charity in respect of the sale of the old almshouses buildings and the erection of new almshouses in Mill Lane and Dixon Street, n.d. [1873]

22 March 1926 (1) L. Ropner, shipbuilder; the Reverend E. A. Douglas; F. T. Nattrass, company director; J. McNaughton, company director; J. D. Badcock, retired bank manager; and H. H. Thompson, company secretary; all of Stockton-on-Tees, trustees of the Stockton Alms House Trust (2) The Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of the borough of Stockton-on-Tees Agreement for tenancy of officers in the Alms House, Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, from 1 April 1926 to 13 May 1928 Rent: £20 p.a.

Plan as existing of Stockton Almshouses, Dovecot Street, Stockton, May 1956 Scale: 1:96

Plan of the proposed alterations to Stockton Almshouses, Dovecot Street, Stockton, May 1956 Scale: 1:96

Literary newspaper, 1897 - 1911

Tickets for sales of work and concerts, etc. 1897 - 1911

Rough plan of proposed building of classrooms, attached to Stockton building, between Mill Street and Corporation Street, looking north from St. James' churchyard, Stockton, n.d. Scale: 12 feet to 1 inch [1:96]

Booklet commemorating the unveiling ceremony of Stockton War Memorial, 1914 - 1919. 1923

The true history of the invention of the lucifer match, by John Walker, 1909

Minutes of meeting of Stockton Commission, with supporting evidenc , 8 June 1923

Memorandum of Articles of Association of The Durham Board of Finance, 21 August 1923

Statement of accounts, Durham Diocesan preventive and Rescue Association, Stockton-on-Tees Branch, 31 December 1926

Application by Elizabeth Sims for the post of attendant upon the church, n.d.

Notice re request of Town Council that church give them land in Yarm Lane and alongside parish church to provide garden and remembrance garden, n.d.

The Parochial History and Antiquities of Stockton -upon-Tees, by John Brewster, 1796

Visitors' book, 9 June 1949 - 7 April 1954

Visitors' book, 17 October 1953 - 5 September 1960

List of hymns to be sung by the Blue Coat School Children in Stockton, St. Thomas, 16 November 1851, 15 November 1868, 12 November 1871, 15 November 1874

Letters from the British Broadcasting Corporation, Broadcasting House, Piccadilly, Manchester, and 54 New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, to J. J. Redshaw, 5 Jamond Grove, Hartburn, Stockton-on-Tees, and the Reverend Canon R. T. Heselton, The Vicarage, 6 Yarm Road, Stockton-on-Tees, concerning the broadcast of hymn singing, 16 - 30 August 1954

Transmission script of "Hymn Singing from Stockton-on-Tees Parish Church", broadcast by the North of England Home Service, 13 September 1954

Programme of a "Recital of Sacred Music" by Stockton Parish Church Choir, 15 March 1956

"The Book of Stockton Historical Pageant Scenes", 1907

Pages from a Bible printed in 1809, with notes of the births and deaths of members of the Hemsley family, 1653 - 1847, and the Thompson family of Cheeseburn Grange, Northumberland, 1793 - 1903

Life of Robert Gray, Bishop of Cape Town, edited by the Rev. C Gray, 1875. Vols. I and II

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