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Brancepeth St. Brandon Parish

Reference: EP/Br Catalogue Title: Brancepeth St. Brandon Parish Area: Catalogue Category: Ecclesiastical Parish Records Description: 

Covering Dates: 1599-2019

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  • Brancepeth St. Brandon Parish
    • Brancepeth, St Brandon parish (Ref: EP/Br)
    • Registration (Ref: EP/Br Section 1)
    • Registers of baptisms, marriages and burials (Ref: EP/Br section 01)
    • Registers of baptisms (Ref: EP/Br section 02)
    • Registers of marriages (Ref: EP/Br section 03)
    • Registers of banns of marriage (Ref: EP/Br section 04)
    • Registers of burials (Ref: EP/Br section 05)
    • Marriage licences (Ref: EP/Br section 06)
    • Clergy (Ref: EP/Br Section 2)
    • Registers of confirmations (Ref: EP/Br section 01)
    • Registers of services (Ref: EP/Br section 02)
    • Parish boundaries (Ref: EP/Br section 03)
    • Benefice (Ref: EP/Br section 04)
    • Benefice income (Ref: EP/Br section 05)
    • Individual clergy (Ref: EP/Br section 06)
    • Lay training scheme (Ref: EP/Br section 07)
    • Orders of service (Ref: EP/Br section 08)
    • Tithe (Ref: EP/Br Section 3)
    • Tithe accounts (Ref: EP/Br)
    • Tithe plans and apportionments (Ref: EP/Br)
    • Churchwardens (Ref: EP/Br Section 4)
    • Church (Ref: EP/Br section 01)
    • Alterations and repairs to church (Ref: EP/Br)
    • Architecture (Ref: EP/Br)
    • Organ (Ref: EP/Br)
    • Photographs of church (Ref: EP/Br)
    • Plans of church (Ref: EP/Br)
    • Restoration of church (Ref: EP/Br)
    • Subsidence (Ref: EP/Br)
    • Churchyard (Ref: EP/Br section 02)
    • Rectory (Ref: EP/Br section 03)
    • Church land (Ref: EP/Br section 04)
    • Deeds (Ref: EP/Br)
    • Harperley Park Estates (Ref: EP/Br)
    • Faculties and Archdeacons' Certificates (Ref: EP/Br section 05)
    • Faculties (Ref: EP/Br section 01)
    • Archdeacons' certificates (Ref: EP/Br section 02)
    • Terriers and inventories (Ref: EP/Br section 06)
    • Ecclesiastical Dilapidations (Ref: EP/Br section 07)
    • Financial records (Ref: EP/Br section 08)
    • Balance sheets (Ref: EP/Br)
    • Church rates (Ref: EP/Br)
    • Churchwardens' accounts (Ref: EP/Br)
    • Legacies (Ref: EP/Br)
    • Offertory accounts (Ref: EP/Br)
    • Sequestration (Ref: EP/Br section 09)
    • Vestry (Ref: EP/Br Section 5)
    • Vestry minutes (Ref: EP/Br)
    • Parochial Church Council (Ref: EP/Br Section 6)
    • Minutes (Ref: EP/Br section 01)
    • Financial records (Ref: EP/Br section 02)
    • Members of the Parochial Church Council (Ref: EP/Br section 03)
    • Electoral roll (Ref: EP/Br section 04)
    • PCC files regarding rebuilding following the fire of 1998 as well as ordinary business (Ref: EP/Br section 05)
    • Schools (Ref: EP/Br Section 11)
    • Management (Ref: EP/Br section 01)
    • Inspection (Ref: EP/Br section 02)
    • Photographs (Ref: EP/Br section 03)
    • Curriculum (Ref: EP/Br section 04)
    • Charities (Ref: EP/Br Section 12)
    • Dobbinson Charity (Ref: EP/Br )
    • Grice's Charity (Ref: EP/Br )
    • William Russell Trusts and Almshouses (Ref: EP/Br)
    • Miscellaneous (Ref: EP/Br Section 14)
    • Parish magazines (Ref: EP/Br section 01)
    • Parish guides and histories (Ref: EP/Br section 02)
    • Photographs (Ref: EP/Br section 03)
    • Visitors' books (Ref: EP/Br section 04)
    • Events (Ref: EP/Br section 05)
    • Bibles (Ref: EP/Br section 06)

Catalogue Contents

Brancepeth, St Brandon parish (Ref: EP/Br)Registration (Ref: EP/Br Section 1)Registers of baptisms, marriages and burials (Ref: EP/Br section 01)

EP/Br 1-7

Ref: EP/Br 1

Register of baptisms, August 1599 - October 1642; marriages, August 1599 - October 1642; and burials, August 1599 - August 1642
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 2

Register of baptisms, November 1642 - October 1695; marriages, May 1642 - May 1695 (except 1684 - 1694); and burials, November 1642 - March 1695 (except 1678 - 1681) Includes note of induction, September 1662
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 3

Register of baptisms, September 1695 - January 1699/1700 and September 1716 - July 1727; marriages, April 1695 - January 1699/1700 and November 1716 - June 1727; and burials, May 1681 - March 1699/1700 and September 1716 - July 1727 Includes four entries of births of dissenters, 1748 - 1760
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 4

Register of baptisms, March 1700 - May 1710; marriages, April 1700 - April 1710; and burials, March 1700 - April 1710 Includes dissenters' and papist births, 1700 - 1704
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 5

Register of baptisms, April 1710 - September 1716; marriages, April 1710 - August 1716; and burials, April 1710 - August 1716
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 6

Register of baptisms, July 1727 - October 1738; marriages, September 1727 - June 1738; and burials, August 1727 - November 1738 Includes note of induction, 1727
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 7

Register of baptisms, November 1738 - December 1797; marriages, January 1738 - February 1754; and burials, November 1738 - December 1797 Includes dissenters' births, 1732 - 1779
(1 volume)

Registers of baptisms (Ref: EP/Br section 02)

EP/Br 8-10, 161, 213

Ref: EP/Br 8

Register of baptisms, January 1798 - December 1812 Includes three special entries for the baptisms of the children of Major General Gordon Drummond of Montreal, Canada, 1812 Also: one entry for September 1815
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 9

Register of baptisms, January 1813 - December 1852
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 10

Register of baptisms, December 1852 - August 1912
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 161

Register of baptisms, 18 August 1912 - 27 December 1992
(1 volume, vellum bound)

Ref: EP/Br 213

Register of baptisms, 17 January 1993 - 19 April 1998
(1 volume, plastic bound)

Registers of marriages (Ref: EP/Br section 03)

EP/Br 11-13, 56-58, 162-163, 216-217, 220/1

Ref: EP/Br 11

Register of marriages and banns, April 1754 - January 1802 Includes a sheet of instructions for clergy relating to the Marriage Act of 1754
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 12

Register of marriages and banns, February 1802 - December 1812
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 13

Register of marriages, March 1813 - June 1837
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 56

Register of marriages, 19 September 1837 - 27 November 1861
(1 volume, vellum half-bound)

Ref: EP/Br 57

Register of marriages, 18 December 1861 - 21 December 1889
(1 volume, vellum half-bound)

Ref: EP/Br 58

Register of marriages, 26 July 1890 - 25 June 1977
(1 volume, vellum half-bound)

Ref: EP/Br 162

Register of marriages, 15 October 1977 - 17 August 1985
(1 volume, cloth bound)

Ref: EP/Br 163

Register of marriages, 24 August 1985 - 21 September 1991
(1 volume, cloth bound)

Ref: EP/Br 216

Register of marriages, 30 November 1991 - 1 August 1998
(1 volume, cloth bound)

Ref: EP/Br 217

Register of marriages, 8 August - 12 September 1998
(1 volume, cloth bound)

Ref: EP/Br 220/1

Register of marriages, 10 October 1998 - 3 August 2019
(1 volume)

Registers of banns of marriage (Ref: EP/Br section 04)

EP/Br 18-22, 25, 214-215

Ref: EP/Br 18

Register of banns of marriage, 1829 - 1850
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 19

Register of banns of marriage, 1850 - 1863
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 20

Register of banns of marriage, 1864 - 1881
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 21

Register of banns of marriage, 1882 - 1925
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 22

Register of banns of marriage, 1925 - 1960
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 25

Register of banns of marriage, 1825-37
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 214

Register of banns of marriage, 5 June 1960 - 13 April 1997
(1 volume, cloth bound)

Ref: EP/Br 215

Register of banns of marriage, 1 March 1998 - 20 January 2002
(1 volume, plastic bound)

Registers of burials (Ref: EP/Br section 05)

EP/Br 15-17, 164, 218

Ref: EP/Br 15

Register of burials, January 1798 - December 1812
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 16

Register of burials, January 1813 - April 1856 Includes: Note of vestry decisions re baptisms, marriages and burials, April 1822 Schedule of surplice dues for baptisms, marriages and burials
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 17

Register of burials, April 1856 - April 1875
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 164

Register of burials, 23 April 1875 - 9 November 1992
(1 volume, vellum bound)

Ref: EP/Br 218

Register of burials and cremations, 31 January 1993 - 11 September 1998
(1 volume, plastic bound)

Marriage licences (Ref: EP/Br section 06)

EP/Br 59

Ref: EP/Br 59

Licences for marriage to be performed without publication of banns, 16 September 1904 - 26 March 1960
(3 papers)

Clergy (Ref: EP/Br Section 2)Registers of confirmations (Ref: EP/Br section 01)

EP/Br 219/1

Ref: EP/Br 219/1

Register of confirmations, 22 November 2001 - 15 June 2003 [only 3 entries]
(1 volume)

Registers of services (Ref: EP/Br section 02)

EP/Br 110, 124-128, 165

Ref: EP/Br 110

Register of services, 1 September 1909 - 19 February 1932
(1 volume, leather half-bound)

Ref: EP/Br 124

Service register, 26 February 1933 - 31 July 1949
(1 volume, cloth bound)

Ref: EP/Br 125

Service register, 7 August 1949 - 12 February 1956
(1 volume, cloth bound)

Ref: EP/Br 126

Service register, 15 February 1956 - 24 November 1963
(1 volume, cloth bound)

Ref: EP/Br 127

Service register, 1 December 1963 - 23 October 1970
(1 volume, cloth bound)

Ref: EP/Br 128

Service register, 25 October 1970 - 30 July 1978
(1 volume, cloth bound)

Ref: EP/Br 165

Register of services, 1 August 1978 - 8 February 1988
(1 volume, plastic bound)

Parish boundaries (Ref: EP/Br section 03)

EP/Br 48, 60-61, 63-65

Ref: EP/Br 48

Papers re alteration of boundaries of Crook parish, 1903
(4 papers)

Ref: EP/Br 60

The London Gazette, containing Order in Council creating the parish of Crook (13 January 1845), 21 January 1845
(1 file)

Ref: EP/Br 61

The London Gazette, containing Order in Council creating the parish of Waterhouses (14 August 1879), 15 August 1879
(1 file)

Ref: EP/Br 63

Draft Order in Council creating district of Waterhouses, 1879
(paper, 1 booklet)

Ref: EP/Br 64

Scheme in council for the alteration of the boundaries of the parish of St. John the Evangelist and St. Luke, Ushaw Moor, with covering letter, 31 January 1947
(1 paper, 1 file)

Ref: EP/Br 65

Map showing the alteration of the boundaries of the parishes of St. John the Evangelist, Brandon and St. Luke, Ushaw Moor, 1947 Scale: 6 inches to 1 mile [1:10560]
(1 plan, 60 cm. x 49 cm., paper, ink, coloured)

Benefice (Ref: EP/Br section 04)

EP/Br 49-50, 149-152, 155

Ref: EP/Br 49-50

Tonge & Wekett v Robinson & others: appellants' and respondents' cases concerning the advowson of rectors of Brancepeth, 1731
(2 printed papers)

Ref: EP/Br 149

Papers concerning presentation by the rector of Brancepeth, as patron, to the living of Willington and Sunnybrow, 6 June 1961 - 10 July 1981
(1 file)

Ref: EP/Br 150

Papers concerning presentation by the rector of Brancepeth, as patron, to the living of Crook and Stanley, 29 October 1963 - 15 July 1980 Includes a report on the parishes of Crook and Stanley by Rev. G.K. Tibbo, n.d.
(1 file)

Ref: EP/Br 151

Papers concerning presentation by the rector of Brancepeth, as patron, to the living of Waterhouses, 7 March 1972 - 15 April 1981
(1 file)

Ref: EP/Br 152

Papers concerning presentation by the rector of Brancepeth, as patron, to the living of Brandon, 30 May 1974 - 30 October 1984
(1 file)

Ref: EP/Br 155

Papers relating to the proposed suspension of the benefice, November 1984 - January 1985
(1 file)

Benefice income (Ref: EP/Br section 05)

EP/Br 47

Ref: EP/Br 47

Papers re income of benefice, 1911, 1938 - 1944
(1 bundle)

Individual clergy (Ref: EP/Br section 06)

EP/Br 130, 134
See also Registration: EP/Br 2, 6

Ref: EP/Br 130

Form of service to be used at the induction of Charles Henry Surtees into the Rectory and Church of St. Brandon, Brancepeth by the Ven. H.W. Watkins, Archdeacon of Durham, 15 May 1919
(1 booklet, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 134

Order of service for the collation and induction of Rev. Alan David Chesters to the rectory of St. Brandon, Brancepeth, 1 August 1972
(1 booklet, printed)

Lay training scheme (Ref: EP/Br section 07)

EP/Br 101

Ref: EP/Br 101

Details of lay-training scheme, 16 February 1975
(paper, 1 file)

Orders of service (Ref: EP/Br section 08)

EP/Br 132-133, 136, 139

Ref: EP/Br 132

Order of Open-Air Parade Service for Cycle Clubs, Friendly Societies, Scouts, Boys' Brigades etc. to be held in Brancepeth Castle Park, 25 July 1920
(1 paper, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 133

Order of Open-Air Parade Service for Cycle Clubs, Friendly Societies, Scouts, Boys' Brigades etc. to be held in Brancepeth Castle Park, 30 July 1922
(1 paper, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 136

Order of service in memory of Dorothy Alexina Surtees, widow of the Rev. C.H. Surtees, rector of Brancepeth, 1919 - 1945, 21 February 1976
(1 paper, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 139

Order of service for festal eucharist on the feast of the Annunciation of our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary for the Deanery of Durham Mothers' Union, n.d. [ c.1980]
(1 booklet, duplicated)

Tithe (Ref: EP/Br Section 3)Tithe plans and apportionments (Ref: EP/Br)

EP/Br 148/1-2

Ref: EP/Br 148/1-2

Tithe plan and apportionment for Crook and Billy Row, within the parish of Brancepeth, by Jonathan Roddam, surveyor, 1839 Scale: 6 inches to 1 mile [1:4752]
(1 plan, 129 cm. x 145 cum. linen backed, and parchment, 1 file)

Tithe accounts (Ref: EP/Br)

EP/Br 26-32

Ref: EP/Br 26

Tithe accounts, 1806
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 27

Tithe accounts, 1807
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 28

Tithe accounts, 1811
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 29

Tithe accounts, 1813
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 30

Tithe accounts, 1817
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 31

Tithe accounts, 1822
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 32

Tithe accounts, 1826
(1 volume)

Churchwardens (Ref: EP/Br Section 4)Church (Ref: EP/Br section 01)Organ (Ref: EP/Br)

EP/Br 137, 188-194

Ref: EP/Br 137

Hymns for the family communion and rededication of the organ, 2 October 1977
(1 booklet, duplicated)

Ref: EP/Br 188-194

Report and estimate by Messrs Harrison & Harrison of Durham, organ builders, on the relocation of the organ and related electrical work, and subsequent correspondence with the incumbent, 23 December 1976 - 20 July 1977
(7 papers)

Alterations and repairs to church (Ref: EP/Br)

EP/Br 142, 154, 247

Ref: EP/Br 142/1-16

Correspondence with Cordingley and McIntyre, architects, Owengate House, Durham City, concerning repairs to Brancepeth Church, 21 December 1961 - 15 August 1968
(16 papers)

Ref: EP/Br 154

Statement by G.E. Pearson to the Consistory Court objecting to the reordering of the chancel, 24 - 26 September 1984
(1 file)

Ref: EP/Br 247

Health & Safety Management System c. 2000 - by M & M Plasline Ltd.; - including: planning supervisors health and safety plan; information and description of the project works; identified hazardous work; mandatory common procedures; documentation; first aid arrangements; temporary works; protective clothing; contractor pre-let agenda and contractual safety; plant; noise; COSHH; site induction; emergency procedures
(175 papers)

Plans of church (Ref: EP/Br)

EP/Br 88-94

Ref: EP/Br 88

Plan of proposed electrical installation (rewiring) to church, April 1970 Scale: 8 feet to 1 inch [1:96]
(1 plan, 82 cm. x 57 cm., paper, ink)

Ref: EP/Br 89

Half inch survey, as existing, of west end of nave and font area, October 1973
(1 plan, 47 cm. x 47 cm., paper, ink)

Ref: EP/Br 90

Copy plan of details of new support for Bishop Cosin font cover, April 1975 Scale: ยน/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(1 plan, 76 cm. x 209 cm., paper)

Ref: EP/Br 91

Copy plan of details for Bishop Cosin's font cover, April 1975 Scale: ยน/ 8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(76 cm. x 110 cm., paper)

Ref: EP/Br 92

Copy plan of details of new support for Bishop Cosin font cover, April 1975 Scale: ยน/8 inch to 1 foot [1:96]
(115 cm. x 75 cm., paper)

Ref: EP/Br 93

Design of incised inscription on new support for font cover, May 1975
(1 paper)

Ref: EP/Br 94

Sketch elevation of existing font cover, n.d. [1975] Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(1 plan, 21 cm. x 30 cm., paper, ink)

Subsidence (Ref: EP/Br)

EP/Br 82, 143, 185-187

Ref: EP/Br 82

Letter from H.T. Peirson at Witton-le-Wear to Mr. Glyn re subsidence due to coal workings under a house at Brancepeth, 8 November 1912
(1 paper)

Ref: EP/Br 143/1-4

Letter from the Area Estates Manager, National Coal Board, Green Lane, Spennymoor to Rev. G. Foley, Brancepeth Rectory, concerning the effect of mining subsidence on Brancepeth Church, 28 July 1964 and report on subsidence by Harry Holt, mining engineer, Low Startforth Hall, 8 December 1964
(4 papers)

Ref: EP/Br 185-187

Report by Henry Holt, B.Sc., of Low Startforth Hall, mining engineer, on responsibility for damage to the church and church property, 8 December 1964
(3 papers)

Photographs of church (Ref: EP/Br)

EP/Br 117-123

Ref: EP/Br 117

Photograph of exterior of Brancepeth church showing porch, October 1955
(1 photograph)

Ref: EP/Br 118

Photograph of exterior of Brancepeth church showing porch and part of graveyard, c.1960
(1 photograph)

Ref: EP/Br 119

Photograph of interior of Brancepeth church showing front cover winched up, c.1960
(1 photograph)

Ref: EP/Br 120

Photograph of font and cover in Brancepeth church, c.1975
(1 photograph)

Ref: EP/Br 121

Photograph of porch of Brancepeth church, c.1975
(1 photograph)

Ref: EP/Br 122

Photograph of exterior of Brancepeth church showing weathering of stone, c .1975
(1 photograph)

Ref: EP/Br 123

Photograph of exterior of window of Brancepeth church, c.1975
(1 photograph)

Restoration of church (Ref: EP/Br)

EP/Br 75, 79-81, 84-85, 98-100, 102, 135, 138, 146, 159, 223

Ref: EP/Br 75

Statement of accounts of church restoration fund, 31 December 1956
(1 paper)

Ref: EP/Br 79

Accounts of appeal fund, 9 February 1973
(12 papers, 3 files)

Ref: EP/Br 80

Accounts re restoration work on church, 7 June 1974 - 29 October 1975
(1 paper, 14 files)

Ref: EP/Br 81

Statement of receipts and payments of appeal fund, 31 December 1974 (paper, 1 file)

Ref: EP/Br 84

Papers and correspondence re Church Finance and Fabric Committee and the Appeal Committee, 23 December 1970 - 16 March 1975
(20 papers, 6 files)

Ref: EP/Br 85

Correspondence re restoration of church, 2 November 1971 - 29 October 1975
(156 papers, 56 files)

Ref: EP/Br 98

Specification of labour, materials and workmanship required in the restoration scheme, November 1972
(paper, 1 file)

Ref: EP/Br 99

Report on timbers and fittings of church, 27 March 1974
(paper, 1 file)

Ref: EP/Br 100

Minutes of meetings of Appeal Committee, 4 January - 11 July 1973
(2 papers, 3 files)

Ref: EP/Br 102

Church appeal leaflet, n.d. [1973]
(1 paper)

Ref: EP/Br 135

Order of service for parish communion in thanksgiving for the restoration of the church and dedication of the restored font cover, 20 November
(1 booklet, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 138

Order of service for family communion and dedication of the lady chapel in memory of the late Gertrude Mary Meikle, 5 November 1978
(1 booklet, duplicated)

Ref: EP/Br 146/1-5

Papers concerning the Brancepeth Church restoration appeal, 1973
(3 papers, 1 booklet, 1 file)

Ref: EP/Br 159

900th anniversary restoration appeal publication, n.d. [1985]
(1 card)

Ref: EP/Br 223

Feasibility Study for in situ repair of arcades and clerestory walls - August 1999 - by Patrick Parsons Ltd of Jesmond [PCC reference 3/1]
(93 pages)

Ref: EP/Br 226

Specifications for reinstatement of the roof and masonry repairs to the tower at St Brandon's church, Brancepeth by Christopher Downs, chartered architect of The College, Durham [3/230]
(1 volume)

Architecture (Ref: EP/Br)

EP/Br 160

Ref: EP/Br 160

Press cutting concerning the architecture of Brancepeth church including a drawing of the church by R. Walton, n.d.
(1 paper)

Churchyard (Ref: EP/Br section 02)

EP/Br 45, 52-54, 83, 95, 131, 175-184

Ref: EP/Br 45

Papers re the war memorial, etc., 1919 - 1921 and 1944
(1 bundle)

Ref: EP/Br 52-53

Russell family vault, n.d.
(1 drawing, 1 paper)

Ref: EP/Br 54

Paper re reinterment of Seth & Hannah Wanless Pamely, 1951
(1 bundle)

Ref: EP/Br 83

Correspondence re Boyne family vault in churchyard, 8 June - 19 September 1962
(paper, 1 file)

Ref: EP/Br 95

Plan of family vaults in Brancepeth churchyard with details of family, n.d. Scale: 1/2 inch to 1 foot [1:24]
(1 plan, 75 cm. x 57 cm., paper, ink, and 1 file)

Ref: EP/Br 131

Order of service for the unveiling and dedication of the War Memorial Cross, 2 June 1921
(1 booklet, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 175-184

Correspondence etc. between various parties concerning extension of the churchyard, 5 April - 28 July 1923
(8 papers, 2 tracings on waxed linen)

Rectory (Ref: EP/Br section 03)

EP/Br 87, 147, 195

Ref: EP/Br 87

Correspondence re repairs to rectory, 7 January - 17 August 1972
(3 papers)

Ref: EP/Br 147/1-2

Copy letter from Rev. G. Foley to Colonel Humphreys concerning alterations to the Rectory, 30 June 1968
(2 papers)

Ref: EP/Br 195

3 December 1962 (1) Rev. Graham Foley of Brancepeth (2) Edwin Pye & Son Ltd. of Bishop Auckland, builders Copy of articles of agreement for erecting a detached bungalow at Brancepeth Consideration: ยฃ7,779
(1 file)

Church land (Ref: EP/Br section 04)Harperley Park Estates (Ref: EP/Br)

EP/Br 46, 62

Ref: EP/Br 46

Letter, certificates, etc. re drainage of G.H. Wilkinson's Harperley Park Estates, 1851, 1853
(2 files, 1 paper)

Ref: EP/Br 62

4 December 1850 (1) George Hutton Wilkinson, of Harperly Park, esq. (2) The Landowners West of England and South Wales Land Drainage and Inclosure Company Copy agreement between (1) and (2) for draining lands in the parishes of St. Andrew Auckland and Brancepeth. Plan attached
(paper, 1 file)

Deeds (Ref: EP/Br)

EP/Br 51

Ref: EP/Br 51

Deeds re Hull's close, etc., 1650 - 1758
(1 bundle)

Faculties and Archdeacons' Certificates (Ref: EP/Br section 05)Faculties (Ref: EP/Br section 01)

EP/Br 66-67, 168-172

Ref: EP/Br 66

Faculty for the installation of an oil firing unit and oil storage tank, 1 October 1962
(1 paper)

Ref: EP/Br 67

Faculty for the restoration and conservation of woodwork of Bishop Cosin's font cover, 16 May 1974
(1 paper)

Ref: EP/Br 168

Faculty for the installation of an aumbry and light, 2 September 1976
(1 paper)

Ref: EP/Br 169

Faculty for relocating the organ, 16 May 1977
(1 paper)

Ref: EP/Br 170

Faculty for restoring ancient panels and crockets; for introducing a timber and glass screen and a new stone floor; and for introducing an oak Communion Rail and two wooden candlesticks, 13 November 1978
(1 paper)

Ref: EP/Br 171

Faculty confirming work in connection with replacement of lead stolen from the roof; and the fitting of an alarm system, 17 November 1980
(1 paper)

Ref: EP/Br 172

Faculty for the replacement of light fittings, 4 November 1983

Archdeacons' certificates (Ref: EP/Br section 02)

EP/Br 173-174

Ref: EP/Br 173-174

Archdeacon's certificates, 15 February 1978 - 11 January 1979
(2 papers)

Terriers and inventories (Ref: EP/Br section 06)

EP/Br 153

Ref: EP/Br 153

Terrier and inventory, 1977
(1 booklet)

Ecclesiastical Dilapidations (Ref: EP/Br section 07)

EP/Br 97, 145, 196-198, 235

Ref: EP/Br 97

Schedule of dilapidations of rectory, April 1972
(paper, 1 file)

Ref: EP/Br 145

Amended assessments of dilapidations at Brancepeth, 3 March 1966
(1 paper)

Ref: EP/Br 196

Schedule of dilapidations for Brancepeth Rectory, April 1972
(1 file)

Ref: EP/Br 197

Schedule of dilapidations for Brancepeth Rectory, March 1977
(1 file)

Ref: EP/Br 198

Schedule of dilapidations for Brancepeth Rectory, April 1982
(1 file)

Ref: EP/Br 244

Schedule of dilapidations noted at the quinquennial inspection of September 2002 - by M. Galley, diocesan surveyor
(1 booklet)

Financial records (Ref: EP/Br section 08)Churchwardens' accounts (Ref: EP/Br)

EP/Br 76-78
See also Vestry: EP/Br 23-24

Ref: EP/Br 76

Accounts, receipts and correspondence of churchwardens, 31 December 1959 - 14 August 1973
(53 papers, 6 files)

Ref: EP/Br 77

Accounts of churchwardens, 18 December 1961 - 9 October 1969
(1 file)

Ref: EP/Br 78

Accounts of churchwardens, 13 September 1967 - 20 January 1969
(paper, 1 file)

Balance sheets (Ref: EP/Br)

EP/Br 144/1-7

Ref: EP/Br 144/1-7

Balance sheets, 1964 and 1968
(7 papers)

Offertory accounts (Ref: EP/Br)

EP/Br 71-74

Ref: EP/Br 71

Offertory book, 4 January 1953 - 7 April 1963
(1 volume, cloth quarter-bound)

Ref: EP/Br 72

Accounts of collections, 5 January 1963 - 6 September 1964
(37 papers)

Ref: EP/Br 73

Accounts of offertory, 7 January 1967 - 29 December 1968
(paper, 1 file)

Ref: EP/Br 74

Accounts of offertory, 8 January - 31 December 1967
(15 papers, 1 file)

Church rates (Ref: EP/Br)

EP/Br 33

Ref: EP/Br 33

Church rates, 1874 - 1959
(1 volume)

Legacies (Ref: EP/Br)

EP/Br 86

Ref: EP/Br 86

Correspondence re a legacy of ยฃ100 to the church by Mrs. Edith Mary Pratt, deceased, 13 - 24 May 1971
(paper, 1 file)

Sequestration (Ref: EP/Br section 09)

EP/Br 96

Ref: EP/Br 96

Appointment of George John Charles Marchant, Peter Tindale and John Garbett, as sequestrators, 6 October 1971
(1 paper)

Vestry (Ref: EP/Br Section 5)Vestry minutes (Ref: EP/Br)

EP/Br 23-24

Ref: EP/Br 23

Vestry minutes and churchwardens accounts, 1735 - 1815
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 24

Vestry minutes and churchwardens accounts, 1816 - 1926
(1 volume)

Parochial Church Council (Ref: EP/Br Section 6)Minutes (Ref: EP/Br section 01)

EP/Br 104-108, 156-157, 166, 212/45, 222, 241-243

Ref: EP/Br 104

Parochial Church Council minute book, 14 January 1926 - 3 March 1970
(1 volume, leather half-bound)

Ref: EP/Br 105

Parochial Church Council minute book, 21 May 1970 - 19 September 1974
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: EP/Br 106

Parochial Church Council minute book, 11 November 1974 - 30 May 1977
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: EP/Br 107

Parochial Church Council minute book, 10 February 1977 - 25 March 1979
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: EP/Br 108

Parochial Church Council minute book, 24 April 1979 - 9 February 1981
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: EP/Br 156

Parochial Church Council meetings, agendas, 29 April 1981 - 16 November 1987 [includes correspondence, 4 May 1982 - 20 October 1987]
(1 file, plastic bound)

Ref: EP/Br 157

Minutes of Parochial Church Council, 27 April 1982 - 16 November 1987
(1 file, plastic bound)

Ref: EP/Br 166

Minutes of Parochial Church Council, 16 November 1987 - 10 December 1991
(1 file, plastic bound)

Ref: EP/Br 212/45

Draft copy of the Brancepeth annual general meeting report, 1976
(5 papers)

Ref: EP/Br 222

Parochial church council minutes 25 June 2012 - 19 March 2015
(293 pages)

Financial records (Ref: EP/Br section 02)

EP/Br 68-70, 109, 245, 246

Ref: EP/Br 68

Annual statements of accounts of Parochial Church Council, 31 December 1938 - 31 December 1969
(14 papers, 2 files)

Ref: EP/Br 69

Accounts of Parochial Church Council, 22 May 1951 - 21 December 1956 (paper, 1 file)

Ref: EP/Br 70

Statement of income of Parochial Church Council, 1964
(1 paper)

Ref: EP/Br 109

Treasurer's cash book, 11 January 1932 - 31 December 1962
(1 volume, cloth bound)

Ref: EP/Br 245

Parochial church accounts 1988-1994
(95 papers)

Ref: EP/Br 246

Parochial church accounts 1987-1998
(105 papers)

Members of the Parochial Church Council (Ref: EP/Br section 03)

EP/Br 113

Ref: EP/Br 113

Index of names of Parochial Church Council, c.1970
(1 booklet)

Electoral roll (Ref: EP/Br section 04)

EP/Br 103

Ref: EP/Br 103

Church electoral roll, n.d.
(paper, 1 file)

PCC files regarding rebuilding following the fire of 1998 as well as ordinary business (Ref: EP/Br section 05)

222, 224-234, 236-243

Ref: EP/Br 222

PCC File - original PCC reference in square brackets - 1999 - structure of the appeal fund [PCC 2/286]; - Covenant Campaign [PCC 2/287]; - Brancepeth Church Appeal [PCC 2/288]; - Autumn Fantasia [PCC 2/289]; - invoice from Neat Ideas [PCC 2/290]; - minutes of Building Committee [PCC 2/291]; - licensing applications [PCC 2/292, 296]; - application for enrolment as an environmental body [PCC 2/293]; - draft programme and correspondence around visit by Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, then Duke of York, to St Brandon's church and Brancepeth Castle Golf Club [PCC 2/294, 308, 312]; - notes on meeting of 6 August 1999 at Eversheds [PCC 2/295]; - receipt from Robin's Nest, Brancepeth Castle Golf Club [PCC 2/297]; - Rebuilding Committee agenda and minutes 11 August 1999 [PCC 2/298]; - Brancepeth Church Appeal post costs [PCC 2/299]; - Brancepeth Church Appeal appeal costs [PCC 2/300]; - Letter to Jeremy Edkins of Castle Estates Ltd regarding land adjoining the churchyard [PCC 2/301]; - Receipt from Biblios for books [PCC 2/302]; - Letter from Biffaward [PCC 2/303]; - Letters from Collyer Finn Ltd Fundraising Services regarding contract [PCC 2/304, 306, 311]; - memorandum regarding patrons and contacts for the Brancepeth Project [PCC 2/305]; - letter to Lady Lucinda Lambton and Dean of Carlisle asking them to become a patron of the rebuilding appeal [PCC 2/307, 309]; - letter to Diocesan Office regarding problems with the rectory [PCC 2/310]
(66 pages)

Ref: EP/Br 224

PCC File - original PCC reference in square brackets - 1999 - correspondence with HM Customs & Excise [3/2, 3/95, 3/149, 3/153, 3/174, 3/199]; - correspondence regarding visit of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, then Duke of York, to the church and Brancepeth Castle Golf Club [3/3, 3/4, 3/7, 3/11, 3/12, 3/28, 3/30, 3/32, 3/37, 3/54-56, 3/58, 3/64, 3/93, 3/103, 3/115]; - correspondence regarding patrons for the rebuilding appeal [3/5, 3/22, 3/23, 3/31, 3/38, 3/39, 3/50, 3/60, 3/79, 3/80, 3/81, 3/111, 3/133, 3/211]; - correspondence regarding setting up the rebuilding appeal [3/6]; - registration of the PCC for purposes of Section 5 of Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976 [3/8]; - letter regarding EP/Br 223 [3/9]; - application for enrolment of Brancepeth Church Development Charitable Trust Ltd as an environmental body [3/10]; - invoice from Digital Services Ltd for carrying out survey at the church [3/13]; - agreement for extra work on church security system and invoice from Protection One [3/14, 3/138]; - 3D co-ordinates for survey targets by Patrick Parsons Ltd [3/15]; - plans of horizontal alignment of clerestory walls by Patrick Parsons Ltd [3/16-17]; - letter regarding renewal of suspension of the living [3/18]; - Building Committee and Rebuilding Committee agendas and minutes [3/19, 3/82, 3/88, 3/100, 3/105, 3/144, 3/170, 3/185, 3/212]; - church appeal list of national trusts [3/20]; - letters to Michael Turnbull, Bishop of Durham regarding the building appeal [3/21, 3/47, 3/104, 3/205]; - occasional permission to sell intoxicating liquor [3/24, 3/25]; - public liability insurance [3/26]; - invoices from Guilbert Ofrex Ltd [3/27, 3/45, 3/87]; - sketch map of the churchyard [3/29]; - correspondence with Lady Sarah Nicholson regarding building appeal contacts [3/33, 3/116, 3/134]; - proposed commemorative plaque, with sketch [3/34, 3/36]; - notes of meeting of the church appeal with Cecily Arnot regarding Durham Light Infantry [3/35]; - PCC minutes [3/40, 3/91, 3/106, 3/113, 3/206]; - invoices from Prontaprint [3/41, 3/51, 3/92, 3/181]; - invoice from Patrick Parsons Ltd, consulting engineers [3/42]; - correspondence regarding application for an English Heritage grant towards rebuilding the church [3/43, 3/52, 3/89, 3/94, 3/98, 3/99, 3/110, 3/122, 3/140, 3/141, 3/159, 3/161, 3/182, 3/186]; - draft agreement and correspondence with Collyer Finn Ltd as consultants regarding the rebuilding project [3/44, 3/49, 3/57, 3/61, 3/69, 3/118, 3/135, 3/143, 3/187, 3/210]; - invoice from Robin's Nest, Brancepeth Castle Golf Club [3/46]; - Rebuilding Committee agenda and minutes 15 September 1999, 29 September 1999 [3/48, 3/64, 3/117]; - invoice from R. Defty, ironmonger of Spennymoor and Crook [3/54]; - correspondence with Professor J. Heyman, Cambridge regarding the rebuilding [3/59, 3/109, 3/148]; - North East Trusts and Trustees Lists [3/62]; - Covenant Campaign [3/63]; - accounts and financial documents [3/67, 70-74, 3/131, 3/157, 3/175, 3/180, 3/183, 3/184, 3/191, 3/192, 3/196-198, 3/214, 3/215, 3/218, 3/219, 3/221, 3/222, 3/223]; - letter to Historic Buildings & Monuments Commission [3/68]; - first draft of a pamphlet for the rebuilding appeal [3/75]; - paper for PCC [3/76]; - Autumn Fantasia programme and paperwork [3/77, 3/120, 3/126-128]; - tickets for Brancepeth Church Appeal Draw [3/78]; - invoices from Swan Hunter for scaffolding [3/83, 3/84]; - 'A Living Church' regarding the fire and rebuilding [3/85]; - estimate and invoice from Matthew Charlton Slaters of Hexham (Northumberland) [3/86, 3/136]; - management document [3/90]; - bank statements [3/96, 3/137, 3/216]; - telephone bill [3/97]; - funding position statement [3/101]; - press statement by churchwarden James Marr [3/102]; - correspondence with Lord Palumbo, trustee of the Architecture Foundation [3/107]; - invoice from Thompson Multimedia for rectified photography of the church [3/108]; - notes of meeting with architect Christopher Downs [3/112, 3/172, 3/178, 3/179]; - correspondence with Stephen Hughes MEP (Labour, North East England) regarding European Union funding [3/114]; - invoices from Copier Maintenance Company [3/119, 3/177, 3/213]; - correspondence with Martin Stancliffe of York, architect [3/121, 1/176]; - invoice from J. M. Ross & P. Metcalfe (Piano Tuning) of Corbridge (Northumberland) [3/123]; - invoice from Andrews Sykes of Wolverhampton (Staffordshire) [3/124, 3/207, 3/208]; - correspondence with County Durham Environmental Trust regarding possible grant [3/125]; - letter from Gerry Steinberg MP (Labour, City of Durham) regarding his work on behalf of the rebuilding fund [3/129, 3/164, 3/188]; - return by promoter relating to a Lottery to which Section 5 of the Act applies [3/130]; - names and addresses of Grand Raffle prize winners [3/132]; - invoice from Ian Dobson Photography of Seaham Harbour [3/139]; - correspondence with Peter Inskip of London regarding interior restoration [3/142, 3/145]; - submission by Edward Staines for presentation at parish meeting [3/146]; - correspondence with St James Palace [3/147]; - fourteen page document: 'Brancepeth Church Appeal' [3/151]; - change of name to Brancepeth Church Development Trust Limited [3/152, 3/160]; - options paper for consideration by PCC [3/154]; - Girobank credit from Inland Revenue to Brancepeth Church Development Charitable Trust Ltd [3/155]; - Ecclesiastical insurance [3/156, 3/165]; - statement of attention [3/158]; - correspondence with Council for the Care of Churches [3/162, 3/194]; - letter regarding the church's archive [3/163]; - invoice from Directory of Social Change [3/166]; - correspondence with Historic Churches Preservation Trust [3/167, 3/189]; - invoice from Cathedral Communications Ltd [3/168]; - invoice from Historic Property Restoration Ltd of North Shields (Tyne & Wear) [3/169]; - invoice from Eagle Security Bishop Auckland Ltd [3/173]; - correspondence with Swan Hunter regarding concerns over scaffolding at the church [3/190]; - summary of principal options for re-building/consolidation with outline indications of cost [3/193]; - invoice from Price Waterhouse Coopers accountants [3/200]; - outline programme for tower repairs [3/201]; - parish share appointment [3/202, 3/224, 3/225]; - invoice from Hartlepool Borough Council [3/203]; - correspondence with Durham Diocesan Advisory Committee [3/204]; - correspondence with Durham County Council [3/209]; - invoice from Peter Cook Transport Ltd [3/217]; - invoice from Central Board of Finance of the Church of England [3/220]; - annual report and financial statements of PCC [3/226]
(504 pages)

Ref: EP/Br 225

PCC File - original PCC reference in square brackets - 2000 - newsletter 'The Christian Heritage of Northumbria' [3/229]; - accounts and financial papers [3/228, 3/242, 3/244, 3/263, 3/287, 3/304, 3/308-311, 3/314, 3/340, 3/342, 3/344-346, 3/348, 3/352-354, 3/379]; - schedule of work for repairs [3/231]; - elevations of proposed repairs to the tower by Christopher Downs, chartered architect [3/232-241]; - table of parochial fees [3/243]; - correspondence regarding Lord Palumbo's assistance writing to his contacts to assist the appeal [3/245, 3/251]; - printout from PA News Centre website regarding commendation of the restoration scheme by Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, then Duke of York [3/246]; - notes of meeting with Stephen Hughes MEP (Labour, North East England) [3/247]; - PCC agendas and minutes [3/248, 3/269, 3/305, 3/326, 3/360]; - invoices from Northern Electric & Gas [3/249, 3/250, 3/291, 3/294, 3/328, 3/331]; - details of incumbent' expenses [3/252]; - correspondence regarding obtaining a faculty for internal repairs [3/253]; - correspondence with Chase Charity regarding possible donation [3/254]; - correspondence regarding application for a grant from English Heritage [3/255, 3/259, 3/262, 3/266, 3/283, 3/315, 3/338, 3/350, 3/356, 3/370, 3/371]; - newspaper cutting from Church Times regarding Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown's plan regarding tax relief on charitable donations [3/256]; - correspondence regarding role of Adrian Rogers [3/257]; - correspondence regarding application for a grant from Heritage Lottery Fund [3/258, 3/363, 3/377]; - biographical details of Stephen Hughes MEP (Labour, Durham & Blaydon) [3/260]; - correspondence regarding patrons of and advocates for the appeal [3/261, 3/267, 3/275-277, 3/279]; - Building Committee and Rebuilding Committee agendas and minutes [3/264, 3/273, 2/288, 3/302, 3/312, 3/327, 3/361, 3/372]; - correspondence regarding possible application for a grant from Paul Hamlyn Foundation [3/265]; - ยฃ1,000 donation from Ayton Charitable Trust [3/268]; - bills from BT and proposed court action [3/270, 3/271, 3/278, 3/365, 3/366]; - invoices from Copier Maintenance Company [3/272, 3/332, 3/368]; - Ecclesiastical insurance [3/274]; - correspondence with Historic Churches Preservation Trust [3/280, 3/289]; - plan and elevations of the tower roof as existing an as proposed by Christopher Downs, chartered architect [3/281, 282]; - correspondence with potential sources of grant funding [3/284, 3/285, 3/300]; - correspondence with Customs & Excise [3/286, 3/299, 3/322, 3/324, 3/337]; - invoice from Prontaprint [3/290]; - invoices from Christopher Downs, chartered architect of The College, Durham [3/292, 3/367]; - article with plans and photographs of St Paul's, Harringay (London) [3/293]; - invoices from Swan Hunter (Tyneside) Ltd [3/295-298, 3/373, 3/374]; - extension of the churchyard [3/303, 3/317]; - extension of presentation to the benefice [3/306]; - invoice from Collyer Finn Ltd, Fundraising Services [3/307, 3/343]; - acquisition of an organ from former Winterton Hospital chapel [3/313, 3/319, 3/320, 3/325, 3/335]; - reports of appeal director and chairman of rebuilding committee [3/316, 3/321]; - letter from County Councillor Don Robson, Leader, regarding prime minister's attitude to the rebuilding of the church [3/318]; - report on the appeal [3/323]; - applications to various charities seeking grants including Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Esmee Fairbairn Charitable Trust, J Paul Getty Charitable Trust, Allchurches Trust, Trusthouse Charitable Foundation, Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts and Rayne Foundation [3/329, 3/330, 3/339, 3/358, 3/364, 3/376] - annual general meeting minutes [3/333]; - PCC secretary's report [3/334]; - election of churchwardens [3/335-336]; - invoice from Peter Cook Transport Ltd of Belmont [3/341]; - changes to diocesan publications [3/347]; - photocopy newspaper cuttings regarding relationship between the church and English Heritage [3/349, 3/357]; - letter regarding hatchments [3/351]; - expression of interest from Castle Eden Studios, Burns Architects [3/359]; - invoice from Robin's Nest, Brancepeth Castle Golf Club [3/362]; - underpayment notice from Inland Revenue [3/369]; - annual parochial church meeting reports and papers [3/375]; - quotation by Digital Surveys Ltd [3/378]
(271 pages)

Ref: EP/Br 226

PCC File - original PCC reference in square brackets - 2000 - PCC agendas and minutes [4/1, 4/39, 4/49]; - correspondence regarding donations [4/2, 4/6]; - correspondence with Patrick Parsons Ltd, consulting engineers [4/3, 4/4, 4/14, 4/79, 4/94, 4/106]; - visiting address of Archdeacon of Durham, Trevor Willmott [4/5]; - accounts and financial documents [4/8, 4/9, 4/12, 4/18-20, 4/28, 4/29, 4/31, 4/32, 4/38, 4/52, 4/53, 4/55, 4/58, 4/59, 4/139, 4/140]; - invoice from Swan Hunter (Tyneside) Ltd [4/7, 4/36, 4/65]; - correspondence with Ecclesiastical Insurance Group [4/10, 4/43, 4/119, 4/120]; - invoices from Northern Electric & Gas [4/11, 4/13, 4/34, 4/35, 4/105, 4/109]; - monitoring results prepared by Patrick Parsons Ltd, consulting engineers [4/14]; - invoice from Digital Surveys Ltd [4/15]; - correspondence with and about English Heritage [4/16, 4/27, 4/30, 4/37, 4/63, 4/64, 4/67, 4/69, 4/74, 4/77, 4/113]; - correspondence with and invoices from chartered architect Christopher Downs [4/17, 4/43, 4/111, 4/129]; - letter from Bishop of Durham regarding parish shares [4/21]; - Building Committee and Rebuilding Committee agendas and minutes [4/22, 4/45, 4/73, 4/80, 4/102, 4/121, 4/130]; - invoices from Prontaprint [4/23, 4/91-93]; - invoices from Copier Maintenance Company of South Shields (Tyne & Wear) [4/24, 4/50, 4/87, 4/126]; - report on appointment of an architect [4/25]; - transfer of the organ from the chapel of the former Winterton Hospital [4/26]; - invoice from Patrick Parsons Ltd, consulting engineers of Newcastle upon Tyne [4/33]; - invoice from Thompson Multimedia [4/40]; - alteration of pastoral arrangements for Brancepeth [4/41, 4/42]; - forms of tender to carry out the repair works from: Laing Stonemasonry of Carlisle (Cumbria); Historic Property Restoration Ltd of North Shields (Tyne & Wear); Classic Masonry Ltd of West Chirton (Tyne & Wear); Lydiatt & Co Ltd of Houghton-le-Spring; JTC Roofing Contractors Ltd of Narborough (Leicestershire); Blake Plumbing Contractors of Edinburgh; Norman & Underwood Ltd of Leicester; Matthew Charlton Slaters of Hexham (Northumberland) [4/43]; - petition for faculty [4/43]; - plan and elevations of the tower [4/43]; - correspondence with Heritage Lottery Fund [4/44, 4/98, 4/99, 4/115, 4/123, 4/137, 4/138]; - works to the tower [4/46]; - summary of English Heritage/Heritage Lottery Fund Joint Grants Scheme [4/47]; - correspondence with Rev Adrian Dorber and Rev David C. Couling and appointment of the latter as priest in charge in succession to the former [4/48, 4/51]; - invoices from Peter Cook Transport Ltd of Belmont [4/54, 4/118]; - invoice and credit note from Matthew Charlton & Sons (Slaters) of Hexham [4/56, 4/57]; - outline programme for Phase I of repair and reconstruction [4/60]; - accounts of Brancepeth Castle Fare [4/61]; - photocopy of 'News From St Brandon's' regarding grant from National Lottery Fund [4/62]; - correspondence with and about Customs & Excise [4/66, 4/104, 4/125]; - grant from The Headley Trust [4/68]; - letters of endorsement for and acceptance of contract by Hutchinsons Chartered Quantity Surveyors of Carlisle [4/70, 4/72, 4/83, 4/108, 4/134]; - request by Companies House for annual return from Brancepeth Church Development Trust Ltd [4/71]; - photocopy faculty in unopposed proceedings [4/76]; - copy article by Arminox UK regarding use of stainless steel to reinforce St Brandon's church [4/78]; - correspondence with Collyer Finn Ltd, fundraising services [4/81, 4/110, 4/117, 4/135]; - correspondence with County Durham Environmental Trust [4/82]; - continuing appointment of Peter F. Ryder as Historic Buildings/Archaeological Consultant; - invoices from BT [4/85, 4/86]; - invoice from Jan Miller of Sunderland [4/88]; - price list of Chris Mouncey Watercolours of Bishop Auckland [4/89, 4/112]; - standing order instructions [4/90]; - memorandum of agreement with Patrick Parsons Ltd [4/94]; - build-up of outline costs for Phase I of the rebuilding scheme [4/95]; - cash flow forecast for Phase I repair and reconstruction [4/96]; - timetable/programme for Phase I repair and reconstruction [4/97]; - invoices from Sequin Stone Ltd of Huddersfield (Yorkshire) [4/100, 4/101]; - appointment of Peter F. Ryder of Riding Mill (Northumberland) as archaeological consultant [4/107]; - drawings of internal recording of the tower scale 2cm:1m [5/114]; - programme for phase one of rebuilding scheme [4/116]; - management structure for rebuilding scheme [4/122]; - contract with National Heritage Memorial Fund [4/124]; - quotation and purchase from Reed Print & Design of Washington [4/127, 4/131, 4/132]; - notes of Village Giving Campaign [4/133]; - invoice from AirFotos Ltd [4/136]
(319 pages)

Ref: EP/Br 227

PCC File - original PCC reference in square brackets - 2000 - report on ground penetrating radar survey by Northumbrian Surveys of Hexham (Northumberland) [4/141]; - ground plans and elevations and photocopy photographs by Christopher Downs, chartered architect of The College, Durham [4/142]; - notes on archaeological recording [4/143]; - Pastoral and Congregation Task Group notes [4/144]; - PCC agendas and minutes [4/145, 4/183, 4/191, 4/224]; - correspondence with Diocese of Southwark [4/146]; - notes of meeting discussing the planned giving campaign [4/147]; - diocesan guidelines for the creation of localities [4/148]; - invoice from Jan Miller of Sunderland [4/149]; - correspondence with A. S. E. Insurance Agency (UK) Ltd regarding professional indemnity insurance [4/150]; - Building Committee and Rebuilding Committee agendas and minutes [4/151, 4/165, 4/185, 4/202, 4/209, 4/227]; - correspondence with Heritage Lottery Fund [4/152, 4/161]; - invoice from Marjan Office Supplies of Bishop Auckland [4/153]; - contract with trustees of National Heritage Memorial Fund [4/154]; - Gift Aid declaration notes [4/155]; - memorandum and correspondence on VAT relief and lease of church's building [4/156, 4/157, 4/179, 4/251]; - invoices from Swan Hunter (Tyneside) Ltd [4/158, 4/159, 4/208]; - correspondence with Customs & Excise [4/160, 4/176, 4/214, 4/241]; - accounts and financial papers [4/162, 4/172, 4/180, 4/181, 4/213, 4/216, 4/230]; - draft for booklet regarding the church appeal [4/143]; - invoice from architect Christopher Downs [4/164, 4/196]; - text of Tonbridge School Chapel (No 2) and payment of VAT on repairs [4/166]; - discussion points on a lease of St Brandon's and VAT [4/167]; - invoice from Olivers Tree Services of Witton Gilbert [4/169]; - invoices from Prontaprint [4/170, 4/177, 4/186, 4/207, 4/253]; - invoice from Peter F. Ryder, historic buildings consultant [4/171]; - list of cold applications to various trusts [4/173]; - invoices from Peter Cook Transport Ltd of Belmont [4/174, 4/215]; - notes of meeting good the alterations/adaptations to existing scaffold [4/175]; - Durham-London sponsored cycle ride [4/178]; - photocopy family tree of Bulmer family [4/182]; - programme for phase one of rebuilding scheme [4/184]; - correspondence with The Archaeological Practice, University of Newcastle [4/189, 4/239]; - application for grant of occasional licence permission [4/190]; - invoice from Northern Electric & Gas [4/192, 4/238, 4/249]; - plans of: existing elevation on north wall; existing elevations on south wall; ground investigation drawing - scales 1:50 and 1:20 [4/193]; - notes of a meeting on the church rebuilding [4/194]; - invitation to Launch Party to mark the commencement of rebuilding works [4/195]; - notes on cost of additional professional indemnity insurance requirement for architect services [4/197]; - invoices from BT [4/198, 4/199]; - notes on wider use of the church [4/200]; - application for registration for VAT [4/201]; - architect and contractual arrangements [4/203]; - correspondence with Patrick Parsons Ltd of Newcastle upon Tyne [4/204, 4/205, 4/228, 4/231, 4/234, 4/237, 4/240, 4/244, 4/246, 2/252]; - plan at roof level - scale 1:50; sections through proposed concrete ring beam at roof level - scale 1:10 [4/205]; - invoice from Copier Maintenance Company [4/206, 4/250]; - correspondence with Christopher Downs [4/212, 4/243]; - report on medieval cross slabs re-used in the clerestory by historic buildings consultant Peter F. Ryder [4/217]; - specification and outline schedule for work for repair of the arcades and clerestories and reinstatement of the roofs of the nave and aisles (Rebuilding Phase IB) by Christopher Downs [4/218]; - correspondence with Diocesan Board of Finance [4/219, 4/221]; - letter raising questions as to Phase Ia of the rebuilding scheme [4/220]; - correspondence with Chase Charity [4/222, 4/229]; - invoice from Peter F. Ryder, historic buildings consultant [4/223]; - notes of archaeological input [4/225]; - memorandum of association of Brancepeth Church Development Trust Ltd [4/226]; - plan of proposed column bases piling options one and two, scales 1:50 and 1:20 [4/231]; - plans of existing roof sections at proposed beam locations, scale 1:25; plan at roof level scale 1:50 [4/231]; - certificate of employers' liability insurance [4/233]; - plans of proposed ring beam sections at proposed beam locations, scale 1:25 [4/234]; - correspondence with Richard III Society [4/235]; - notes of meetings in Diocesan secretary's office [4/242, 4/245, 4/247]; - plan of internal elevations showing relationship of proposed roof beams to external lintels, scale 1:25 [4/246]; - invoice from Northumbrian Surveys [4/248]; - invoice from Hutchinsons, chartered quantity surveyors [4/254]
(258 pages)

Ref: EP/Br 228

PCC File - original PCC reference in square brackets - 2000-2001 - PCC agendas and minutes [4/255, 4/287, 4/332, 4/364]; - Building Committee and Rebuilding Committee agendas and minutes [4/256, 4/280, 4/304, 3/343, 4/352, 4/371]; - purchase order to and invoice from Shamus Hanna, Hanna Conservation [4/257]; - correspondence with Christopher Downs, chartered architect [4/258, 4/259, 4/351]; - accounts and financial papers [4/260, 4/266, 4/270, 4/271, 4/274, 4/279, 4/288, 4/311, 4/312, 4/316, 4/319-323, 4/325, 4/333, 4/336, 4/338, 4/340, 4/363, 4/372]; - draft proposals by Diocesan Board of Finance for redundancy of Brancepeth church and related correspondence [4/261, 4/281, 4/306, 4/348, 4/365]; - Autumn Lunch accounts [4/262]; - correspondence with English Heritage [4/264, 4/285]; - study of potential of the church for community use [4/265, 4/334]; - memorandum regarding health and safety [4/267]; - invoice from Prontaprint [4/269, 4/360, 4/368]; - correspondence with Patrick Parsons Ltd, consulting engineers [4/268, 4/276, 4/367]; - elevations on arches showing proposed consolidation, scale 1:50; plan of consolidation works to nave walls, scale 1:10, 1:20; plan of nave roof details, scale 1:5; section through structure showing proposed works, scale 1:25; plan of roof construction, section 1:50; plans of proposed raft foundation to protect archaeology, scale 1:50, 1:20; plan [4/268]; - plan of proposed have roof details [4/272]; - plan and elevation of proposed belfry louvres [4/273]; - invoices from Swan Hunter (Tyneside) Ltd [4/295, 4/310, 4/315, 4/366]; - correspondence regarding VAT [4/277, 4/300, 4/342]; - correspondence with Ecclesiastical Insurance Group [4/278, 4/289, 4/345, 4/356]; - notification of registration as an intending trader for Brancepeth Church Development Trust Ltd [4/282]; - Diocesan Board of Finance recommending rebuilding work without proviso [4/283]; - invoice from Patrick Parsons Ltd [4/284]; - certificate of registration for Value Added Tax [4/286]; - Building Localities - promised feedback from the Bishop and from the Bishop's Council Task Force [4/290]; - correspondence with Mercer's Company [4/291, 4/344]; - correspondence with Church Commissioners [4/292]; - agendas and minutes of meeting of Brancepeth Church Development Trust Ltd [4/294, 4/305, 4/313]; - possible use of the church tower to house a radio aerial [4/295]; - correspondence regarding donations [4/296, 4/298, 4/303, 4/307, 4/308, 4/309, 4/337, 4/353, 4/357]; - invoice from Ian Miller of Sunderland [4/297]; - memorandum regarding legal matters [4/299]; - invoice from Copier Maintenance Company of South Shields [4/301, 4/355]; - RIBA standard form of agreement for the appointment of an architect [4/302]; - annual report of Brancepeth Church Development Trust Ltd [4/314]; - annual report and financial statements of PCC [4/317]; - statement of annual missionary giving [4/318]; - building contract and related costs - approval and control of payments [4/324]; - invoices from Peter Cook Transport Ltd [4/326, 4/369]; - elevation of concrete ring beam option 3 - replace cross slabs [4/327]; - plans and elevations of proposed construction sequence [4/328]; - elevations showing masonry to be renewed, scale 1:50 [4/329, 4/330]; - Hanna Conservation reports on medieval cross slabs, font, Peacock tomb and Stockley wall memorial [4/335]; - correspondence with Historic Churches Preservation Trust [4/339]; - petition for faculty to stabilise the church [4/341]; - correspondence with The Archaeological Practice, University of Newcastle [4/346]; - notes of meeting at Heritage Lottery Fund [4/347]; - invoices from BT [4/349, 4/350]; - correspondence with National Heritage Memorial Fund [4/354]; - Charity Commission booklet on trading [4/358]; - removal of the organ from St Luke's, Winterton to Brancepeth [4/359]; - correspondence with Diocesan Board of Social Responsibility [4/361]; - Churches Regional Commission in the North East circular on Rural Events 2001 [4/362]; - correspondence with Laing Ltd, stonemasons of Carlisle (Cumbria) [4/370]
(288 pages)

Ref: EP/Br 229

PCC File - original PCC reference in square brackets - 2001 - news from Environmental Trust Scheme Regulatory Body Ltd [5/1]; - correspondence regarding scaffolding [5/2]; - invoice from Price Waterhouse Coopers accountants [5/3]; - correspondence with Hutchinsons, chartered quantity surveyors [5/4, 5/14]; - invoice from Northern Electric & Gas [5/5, 5/8]; - correspondence with Patrick Parsons Ltd, consulting engineers [5/6, 5/22, 5/44, 5/45]; - transfer of organ from St Luke's, Winterton to Brancepeth [5/7]; - correspondence with Historic Churches Preservation Trust including ยฃ50,000 donation [5/9, 5/19]; - correspondence regarding donations [5/10, 5/47]; - pastoral measure report [5/11]; - correspondence with Customs & Excise [5/12]; - accounts and financial documents [5/13, 5/17, 5/28, 5/30, 5/31, 5/34-36]; - plan, elevation and section of support scaffold to walls and stone arches, scale 1:50 [5/15]; - correspondence regarding proposed redundancy of the church [5/16]; - correspondence with Christopher Downs, chartered architect [5/18, 5/21, 5/23, 5/27, 5/43]; - PCC agendas and minutes [5/20]; - invoices from Swan Hunter (Tyneside) Ltd [5/24, 5/42]; - invoice from Copier Maintenance Company [5/25]; - invoice from Christopher Downs [5/26]; - invoice from Laing Ltd, stonemasons [5/29]; - minutes of consultant team [5/32]; - invoice from Prontaprint [5/33]; - roof plan, scale 1:100 [5/37]; - drawing of proposed north aisle roof details [5/38]; - site plan of the church [5/39]; - correspondence with Smith Roddam, solicitors of Bishop Auckland [5/40, 5/41]; - PCC minutes [5/48]
(90 pages)

Ref: EP/Br 230

PCC File - original PCC reference in square brackets - 2001 - correspondence regarding donations [5/49, 5/70]; - correspondence regarding VAT [5/50, 5/78, 5/119]; - invoices from BT [5/51, 5/52, 5/55, 5/57, 5/124-126]; - correspondence with National Heritage Memorial Fund [5/53, 5/99, 5/107]; - updates on VAT, Heritage Lottery Fund, legal issues and accounts [5/54]; - agreement between (1) Durham Diocesan Board of Finance, (2) Parochial Church Council of St Brandon, Brancepeth, (3) Brancepeth Church Development Trust ltd [5/56]; - accounts and financial information [5/58, 5/79, 5/80, 5/87, 5/94-5/96, 5/108, 5/109, 5/130, 5/141-143, 5/175, 5/178, 5/179, 5/212, 5/213, 5/215-217]; - correspondence with The Archaeological Practice, University of Newcastle [5/59, 5/60]; - correspondence regarding proposed redundancy of the church [5/61, 5/88, 5/89, 5/101, 5/136, 5/153, 5/204, 5/205]; - invoice from and correspondence with Christopher Downs, chartered architect [5/62, 5/82, 5/100, 5/103, 5/132, 5/160, 5/163, 5/183]; - elevations of proposed nave roof details [5/63] - plan and elevations of proposed belfry louvres, scale 1:10 [5/65]; - Building Committee and Rebuilding Committee agendas and minutes [5/66, 5/84, 5/113, 5/129, 5/151, 5/169, 5/191, 5/208]; - invoice from and correspondence with Patrick Parsons Ltd, consulting engineers [5/67, 5/69, 5/74, 5/90, 5/156, 5/157, 5/182, 5/189, 5/193, 5/194, 5/209]; - invoices from and correspondence with Hutchinsons, chartered quantity surveyors [5/68, 5/71, 5/75, 5/106, 5/118, 5/131, 5/158, 5/200]; - opinion of Development Control Manager, City of Durham Council regarding need for planning permission for church rebuilding [5/72, 5/165]; - invoices from Copier Maintenance Company, South Shields (Tyne & Wear) [5/73, 5/203]; - study of potential for community use of the church by Andy Jackson [5/76]; - invoice from Andy Jackson [5/77]; - invoice from Laing Ltd, stonemasons [5/81]; - invoice from Eversheds, business lawyers in Europe [5/82]; - reports of appeal director [5/85, 5/134]; - invoice from EGS Ltd, industrial electrical distributors [5/86]; - tender by Chris Mouncey Watercolours of Bishop Auckland [5/91]; - independent examiner's report of Brancepeth PCC [5/92]; - report on proposed removal of cross-slabs from clerestory window heads [5/93]; - bills of quantities for re-building works Phase IB [5/97]; - PCC agendas and minutes [5/98, 5/164, 5/207]; - notes on revised grant contract with Heritage Lottery Fund [5/102, 5/166]; - correspondence with Customs & Excise [5/104]; - invoices from Prontaprint [5/105, 5/149, 5/154, 5/173, 5/174]; - record of tenders received for repairs and associated work - Phase IB from: M&M Plasline Ltd of Bishop Auckland; Laing Ltd of Newcastle upon Tyne; Keynor Construction Ltd of Wideopen (Tyne & Wear); Stephen Easten Ltd of Newcastle upon Tyne; Harry Kindred (Newcastle) Ltd [5/110]; - minutes of meeting of Directors of Brancepeth Church Development Trust Ltd [5/112, 5/127]; - Correspondence with Price Waterhouse Coopers, accountants [5/114, 5/145, 5/168, 5/210]; - correspondence with Project Scaffolding Ltd of Middlesborough (Yorkshire) [5/115]; - quotations from Peterlee Print Services Ltd [5/116, 5/170]; - special resolution for extraordinary general meeting of Brancepeth Church Development Trust Ltd [5/117]; - invoices from Peter Cook Transport Ltd of Belmont [5/120, 5/152, 5/171, 5/195, 5/206]; - correspondence with Durham Diocesan Registry regarding petition for faculty [5/121, 5/122, 5/176]; - correspondence with Heritage Lottery Fund [5/128]; - correspondence with Smith Roddam, solicitors of Bishop Auckland [5/133, 5/150]; - receipt for rail ticket from Durham to Kings Lynn [5/135]; - parish priest's remarks to annual parochial church meeting [5/137]; - report of churchwardens to annual parochial church meeting [5/238]; - report of PCC secretary to annual parochial church meeting [5/139]; - minutes of annual parochial church meeting [5/140]; - printout from database of electoral roll members [5/144]; - schedule of meetings [5/146]; - correspondence with English Heritage [5/147, 5/190, 5/201]; - invoice from Chris Mouncey Watercolours [5/148]; - notice of Brancepeth Church Development Trust Ltd general meeting [5/155]; - architect's instructions [5/159]; - invoice from Northern Electric & Gas [5/161, 5/162, 5/172]; - invoice from Harrison Computer Systems of Langley Moor [5/167]; - invoice from Diocese of Oxford [5/177]; - estimated funding requirement of schemes [5/180]; - transfer of organ from St Luke's, Winterton to Brancepeth [5/181, 5/185]; - draft programme of M&M Plasline Ltd works at the church [5/184]; - invoice from Peter F. Ryder, historic buildings consultant [5/186]; - tender by Taylor Hastwell Steeplejack Services of Cockfield [5/187]; - invoice from PC World Business [5/188]; - tender from EP Services of Crook [5/192]; - tender from WT Specialist Contracts of Lewes (East Sussex) [5/196]; - invoice from Hanna Conservation [5/197]; - temporary permissions from Archdeacon of Durham [5/198]; - schedule of re-building work [5/199]; - correspondence regarding investigation of title for redundancy scheme [5/211]; - update on funding [5/214]; - 'My Future as a Reader' by Geoff Moore [5/218]; - plan of roof construction, concrete details, scales 1:50 and 1:20 [5/219]; - plan of reinforcement details concrete beams at aisle wall heads scale 1;10 [5/220]; - plans of aisle roof steelwork details scale 1:5 [5/221, 5/222]
(418 pages)

Ref: EP/Br 231

PCC File - original PCC reference in square brackets - 2001 - correspondence with Smith Roddam, solicitors [5/223, 5/351, 5/365]; - correspondence regarding churchyard [5/224, 5/254, 5/364]; - invoice from and correspondence with Patrick Parsons Ltd., consulting engineers [5/225, 5/245, 5/249, 5/294, 5/299, 5/312]; - plans of sections of reinforcement details concrete beams on north transept wall head, scale 1:10 [5/226B and C]; - valuation for JCT intermediate form of contact [5/227]; - invoice and correspondence with Christopher Downs, chartered architect [5/228, 5/229, 5/246, 5/292, 5/301, 5/307, 5/313, 5/325]; - accounts and financial information [5/230, 5/232, 5/237, 5/243, 5/247, 5/252, 5/262, 5/265, 5/266, 5/273, 5/275, 5/276, 5/282, 5/283, 5/291, 5/297, 5/310, 5/322, 5/323, 5/326-328, 5/331c, 5/350, 5/361, 5/372, 5/373, 5/375, 5/377]; - resignation of member from PCC, Rebuilding Committee and officer of Brancepeth Church Development Trust Ltd [5/231]; - section of proposed aisle eaves beam levels [5/233]; - invoices and reports from M&M Plasline Ltd of Bishop Auckland [5/234, 5/263, 5/288, 5/300, 5/345, 5/363]; - invoices from Peter Cook Transport Ltd of Belmont [5/235, 5/303, 5/371]; - Building Committee and Rebuilding Committee agendas and minutes [5/236, 5/311, 5/346, 5/368]; - invoice from and correspondence with Hutchinsons, chartered quantity surveyors [5/239, 5/319]; - correspondence with Ecclesiastical Insurance Group [5/240, 5/308]; - note on future funding [5/242]; - correspondence with ADT Fire & Security Plc [5/244]; - correspondence regarding proposed redundancy of the church [5/248, 5/250, 5/260, 5/305]; - tender by and invoice from Abacus (Colour Printers) Ltd of Lowick (Cumbria) [5/251, 5/270], 5/284; - invoice from Jan Miller of Sunderland [5/253]; - invoices from BT [5/255-258]; - invoices from Peter F. Ryder, historic buildings consultant [5/259, 5/367, 5/369]; - correspondence regarding investigation of title for redundancy scheme [5/261, 5/269, 5/342]; - invoice from Chris Mouncey Watercolours of Bishop Auckland [5/264]; - invoice from Northern Electric & Gas [5/267]; - architect's instructions and certificates [5/268, 5/348, 5/374]; - invoice from Olivers Tree services of Witton Gilbert [5/271]; - invoice from Harrison Computer Systems of Langley Moor [5/272]; - fire damage condition report [5/274]; - bending schedules [5/277-280, 5/285], 5/329; - minutes of site meetings [5/281, 5/343, 5/366]; - plans: internal elevations on concrete ring beams on nave walls, scale 1:25; reinforcement details of clerestory wall ring beams, scale 1:10; bracing details, scale 1:5 [5/286]; - plans of revised end plate connections for north and south aisle roof beams [5/287]; - update on various matters [5/289]; - copy supplemental contract (1) Trustees of National Heritage Memorial Fund, (2) churchwardens of St Brandon's, Brancepeth, (3) Parochial Church Council of St Brandon's, Brancepeth, (4) Rev David Charles Couling, (5) Brancepeth Church Development Trust Ltd, (6) Durham Diocesan Board of Finance [5/290]; - copy contract (1) Trustees of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, (2) Parochial Church Council of St Brandon's, Brancepeth, (3) Brancepeth Church Development Trust Ltd, (4) Durham Diocesan Board of Finance [5/293]; - copy bailment agreement between National Health Trust and Parochial Church Council of St Brandon's, Brancepeth regarding transfer of the organ of St Luke's, Winterton Hospital to Brancepeth church [5/295]; - collateral warranty [5/302]; - medieval cross slabs [5/304, 5/320, 5/347, 5/379]; - invoices from Copier Maintenance Company of South Shields [5/309, 5/370]; - invoice from domainnames.com Ltd [5/314]; - correspondence regarding donations [5/315, 5/316, 5/354, 5/355, 5/357, 5/360]; - invoice from Prontaprint [5/317, 5/318]; - budget cost estimate [5/321]; - invoice from Hanna Conservation [5/324]; - church ground plans, scale 1:50 [5/332-335, 5/340]; - sections, proposed alterations [5/336]; - PCC minutes [5/339, 5/349]; - sections as existing [5/341]; - intermediate form of building contract for works of simple content [5/344]; - invoice from Smith Roddam solicitors [5/352]; - churchyard survey [5/353]; - correspondence regarding transfer of organ from St Luke's Winterton Hospital to Brancepeth church 5/356]; - correspondence regarding parish shares [5/358]; - correspondence with English Heritage [5/359]; - template for letter soliciting donations [5/362]; - timetable/programme for repair and reconstruction [5/376]; - 'Ordained Local Ministry' a paper from the Board of Ministries and Training [5/378]
(357 pages)

Ref: EP/Br 232

PCC File - original PCC reference in square brackets - 2001-2002 - accounts and financial information [5/380, 5/393, 5/394, 5/399, 5/401, 5/402, 5/416, 5/417, 5/426, 5/435, 5/436, 5/445, 5/454, 5/455, 5/458, 5/459, 5/461, 5/462, 5/476, 5/484, 5/487, 5/490-492, 5/494, 5/506, 5/508, 5/509, 5/513, 5/522, 5/527, 5/528, 5/553-535, 5/537, 5/544, 5/549, 5/551, 5/557-560 ]; - invoice from Hutchinsons, chartered quantity surveyors [5/381]; - invoice from and correspondence with Christopher Downs, chartered architect [5/382, 5/414, 5/463, 5/502, 5/514, 5/552]; - architect's interim certificates [5/383, 5/410, 5/444, 5/530, 5/541]; - invoices and reports from M&M Plasline Ltd of Bishop Auckland [5/384, 5/390, 5/405, 5/415, 5/434, 5/439, 5/440, 5/451, 5/464, 5/474, 5/515, 5/526]; - correspondence regarding donations [5/385-388, 5/395, 5/482, 5/488, 5/507, 5/511]; - invoice from and correspondence with Patrick Parsons Limited, consulting engineers of Newcastle upon Tyne [5/389, 5/397, 5/466, 5/468, 5/477, 5/501, 5/525, 5/554]; - minutes of site meetings [5/391, 5/404, 5/438, 5/450, 5/465, 5/473]; - Building and Rebuilding Committee agendas and minutes [5/392, 5/475, 5/520, 5/548]; - plan of gallery steelwork layout, scale 1:50 [5/396]; - correspondence with Heritage Lottery Fund [5/398]; - plans on nave columns showing prop reinforced concrete core, scale 1:20 [5/400, 5/495]; - correspondence with Ecclesiastical Insurance Group [5/403, 5/413, 5/441, 5/442]; - correspondence with actual and potential donors [5/406-408, 5/411, 5/448, 5/453]; - tender from JTC Roofing Contractors Ltd of Narborough (Leicestershire) [5/409]; - PCC agendas and minutes [5/412, 5/536]; - plans of chancel and south chapel roof details, scale 1:5 [5/418]; - plans of chancel, south chapel and Cosin Room roof sections, scale 1:20 [5/419]; - plan of concrete floor slabs scale 1:100 [5/420]; - plan showing details of floor construction scale 1:5 [5/421]; - sketch drawing of proposed new outlet/overflow chute formed in code and cast lead [5/422]; - floor plan of the church, scale 1:100 [5/423]; - roof plan of east end, scale 1:50 [5/424]; - slab reinforcement tables [5/425, 5/457]; - plan and sections of chancel and south chapel roof support steelwork, scales 1:50 and 1:5 [5/427]; - sections through concrete floor slab, scale 1:20 [5/428]; - Phase I concrete slab reinforcement details, scales 1:50, 1:20 [5/429]; - Slab Phase 2 reinforcement details, scales 1:50, 1:20 [5/430]; - specification and outline schedule of work for reinstatement of the roofs of the chancel and chapel continuation of the floor structures and repair of the window surrounds Rebuilding Phase IC [5/431]; - Synodical Government Measure 1969 Deanery Synods 1999-2002 [5/432]; - draft pastoral scheme for the parish [5/433, 5/470, 5/556]; - news release 'Major Archaeological Discovery at Brancepeth Church' about medieval cross slabs [5/437]; - Consistory Court notice giving permission for reinstatement of chancel and chapel roofs, continuation of floor structure, repair of window surrounds; - correspondence with Smith Roddam solicitors [5/446]; - invoice from Abacus (Colour Printers) Ltd of Lowick (Cumbria) [5/447]; - donation to Durham Action on Single Housing [5/449]; - occasional licensing permission [5/452A]; - Autumn fantasia paperwork, invoices etc [5/452]; - sections of column concrete core reinforcement, scales 1:20, 1:5 [5/456]; - floor plan showing additional concrete slabs, scale 1:50 [5/460]; - correspondence regarding proposed church redundancy [5/467]; - tower floor reinstatement structural plans, scale 1:50 [5/468]; - invoice from Makro Service Wholesalers Ltd [5/469]; - correspondence regarding parish share [5/471, 5/498, 5/499]; - invoice from SPCK Bookshop, Durham [5/472]; - invoice from Andrews Sykes equipment hire of Wolverhampton (Staffordshire) [5/478, 5/512]; - annual report and financial statements of PCC [5/479]; - invoices from Prontaprint [5/480, 5/483, 5/504, 5/521, 5/550, 5/553]; - report of directors and financial statements for Brancepeth Church Development Trust Ltd [5/481]; - Brancepeth Church Development Trust Limited balance sheet [5/485]; - invoice from Peter Cook Transport Ltd of Belmont [5/486, 5/531, 5/538, 5/543, 5/555]; - PCC bank statement reconciliation [5/489]; - list of donations [5/493]; - report on building localities in Durham Deanery [5/496]; - diocesan memorandum about stipends and related matters 2002/03 [5/497]; - deanery synod report 2001 [5/500]; - invoices and report from MMP Construction (NE) [5/503, 5/510, 5/540]; - memorandum on proposed interior design [5/505]; - invoice from BT [5/516-519]; - invoice from Peter F. Ryder, historic buildings consultant [5/523, 5/547]; - invoice from Acoustic Measurement Services of Chester-le-Street [5/524]; - PCC receipts and payments accounts [5/529]; - office expenses [5/532]; - minutes of directors of Brancepeth Church Development Trust Ltd [5/539]; - invoice from J. M. Raine Ltd [5/542]; - invoice from SPCK Bookshops [5/545]; - invoice from African Palms Ltd for palm crosses [5/546]
(459 pages)

Ref: EP/Br 233

PCC File - original PCC reference in square brackets - 2002 - applications for enrolment on the church electoral roll [5/561]; - correspondence regarding donations [5/562, 5/563, 5/570, 5/594]; - office expenses [5/564, 5/604, 5/663, 5/681]; - invoices from Peter Cook Transport Ltd of Belmont [5/565, 5/606, 5/637, 5/652, 5/682]; - correspondence with Ecclesiastical Insurance Group [5/566]; - site meeting minutes [5/567, 5/619, 5/639, 5/667]; - MMP Construction (NE) main contractor's reports [5/568, 5/585, 5/620, 5/621, 5/640, 5/654, 5/668, 5/688, 5/693]; - valuation from Hutchinsons chartered quantity surveyors [5/569]; - correspondence with Smith Roddam solicitors [5/571, 5/630]; - draft lease of the church from Durham Diocesan Board of Finance to Brancepeth Church Development Trust Ltd [5/571]; - architect's instruction and interim certificates [5/572, 5/624, 5/625, 5/661, 5/686]; - accounts and financial information [5/573, 5/591, 5/593, 5/607, 5/608, 5/611, 5/638, 5/641, 5/649-651, 5/655, 5/658, 5/660, 5/662, 5/666, 5/669-671, 5/674-677, 5/684, 5/694, 5/696, 5/698]; - invoices from Pullan Barnes chartered accountants [5/574, 5/575]; - invoices from MMP Construction (NE) [5/576, 5/629, 5/664]; - PCC minutes [5/577, 5/627, 5/699]; - deanery administration share [5/578]; - inventory of church plate [5/579]; - sales receipts from SPCK Bookshops [5/580, 5/597, 5/689, 5/690]; - invoices from Hayes & Finch Ltd of Huddersfield (Yorkshire) [5/581, 5/603]; - correspondence with English Heritage [5/582, 5/622]; - correspondence with the diocese regarding PCC wish to use the shell of the building for occasional worship [5/583, 5/592]; - correspondence with Christopher Downs, chartered architect [5/584, 5/588, 5/589, 5/653, 5/692]; - supplemental contract between (1) Trustees of National Heritage Memorial Fund; (2) churchwardens of St Brandon's church, Brancepeth; (3) St Brandon's church, Brancepeth PCC; (4) Rev Canon David Charles Couling; (5) Brancepeth Church Development Trust Ltd.; (6) Durham Diocesan Board of Finance [5/586]; - donation from the sale of nail crosses [5/587]; - invoice from Prontaprint [5/590, 5/594, 5/599, 5/605, 5/628, 5/642, 5/673]; - invoices from Hanna Conservation of Kirk Hammerton (Yorkshire) [5/595, 5/636, 5/697]; - Building Committee and Rebuilding Committee minutes [5/598, 5/656, 5/683, 5/695]; - correspondence with Hutchinsons, chartered quantity surveyors [5/600, 5/659]; - notes on Passover meal 2002 [5/601]; - invoices from Copier Maintenance Company of South Shields [5/602, 5/645]; - site layout plan showing proposed siting of the remains of the Westmorland Tomb [5/609]; - invoice from City of Durham Community Services Department [5/610]; - invoice from Hutchinsons chartered quantity surveyors [5/612]; - invoice from Peter F. Ryder, historic buildings consultant [5/613]; - invoice from Durham Office Systems [5/614]; - payment of churchyard fee from North East Granite Company for tombstone for Ivy and George Wade [5/615]; - invoices from Patrick Parsons Ltd, consulting engineers of Newcastle upon Tyne [5/616, 5/647, 5/680]; - Diocesan Youth and Children's Group Insurance Scheme [5/617]; - invoice from Christopher Downs [5/618]; - independent examiner's report of PCC members [5/626]; - invoice from diocesan Board of Education [5/631]; - invoices from BT [5/632-635]; - Brancepeth Church Development Trust Ltd general meeting agenda [5/643]; - annual parochial church meeting agenda and papers [5/644]; - Diocesan Advisory Committee certificate [5/646]; - invoice from Hirst Conservation of Sleaford (Lincolnshire) [5/648]; - correspondence regarding transfer of the organ from St Luke's, Winterton Hospital to Brancepeth church [5/657, 5/685]; - correspondence regarding Smith of Derby Ltd regarding clock renovation [5/665]; - correspondence with Historic Churches Preservation Trust [5/672]; - Brancepeth Church Appeal News Update Summer 2002 [5/678]; - timetable for remaining phases of church rebuilding project [5/679]; - correspondence with M&M Plasline Ltd regarding performance guarantee bond [5/687]; - revocation of Brancepeth Church Development Charitable Trust as an environmental body [5/691]
(243 pages)

Ref: EP/Br 234

PCC File - original PCC reference in square brackets - 2002 - correspondence with Heritage Lottery Fund [6/1, 6/74, 6/109, 6/118, 6/201, 6/202]; - invoices from Makro Self Service Wholesalers Ltd [6/2, 6/3]; - correspondence regarding transfer of organ from St Luke's, Winterton Hospital to Brancepeth church [6/4, 6/15, 6/156]; - accounts and financial information [6/5, 6/18, 6/21, 6/43-47, 6/63, 6/65, 6/76, 6/80, 6/90, 6/91, 6/94-97, 6/106, 6/115, 6/119, 6/126-129, 6/134, 6/142, 6/144-146, 6/155, 6/157-160, 6/172-174, 6/184, 6/189-191, 6/193, 6/196, 6/205, 6/208, 6/209, 6/214, 6/215, 6/217, 6/221, 6/224-226, 6/231-236]; - invoices from Prontaprint [6/6, 6/8, 6/25, 6/86, 6/122, 6/153, 6/181]; - draft agreement between (1) Durham Diocesan Board of Finance, (2) Parochial Church Council of St Brandon, Brancepeth, (3) Brancepeth Church Development Trust Ltd [6/7]; - office expenses [6/9, 6/62, 6/110, 6/131, 6/154, 6/192]; - correspondence with Patrick Parsons Ltd, consulting engineers of Newcastle upon Tyne [6/81]; - invoice from Peter Cook Transport Ltd of Belmont [6/10, 6/28, 6/87, 6/101, 6/123, 6/136, 6/164, 6/204, 6/230]; - accounts and financial information [6/11-13, 6/29, 6/40, 6/41, 6/102]; - bills of quantities for re-building works Phase 2 [6/14]; - site meeting minutes [6/16, 6/37, 6/71, 6/104, 6/140, 6/166, 6/183, 6/212]; - MMP Construction (NE) main contractor's reports [6/17, 6/38, 6/72, 6/105, 6/141, 6/167, 6/213]; - Building and Rebuilding Committee agendas and minutes [6/19, 6/27, 6/85, 6/108, 6/120, 6/143, 6/185, 6/203, 6/206]; - correspondence with Ecclesiastical Insurance Group [6/20, 6/169]; - invoice from Plowman Craven & Associates [6/22]; - invoices from Christopher Downs, chartered architect [6/23, 6/130, 6/133, 6/199]; - architect's instructions and interim certificates [6/24, 6/64, 6/112, 6/114, 6/132, 6/163, 6/182, 6/188]; - invoices from MMP Construction (NE) [6/26, 6/69, 6/113, 6/200]; - correspondence with Durham Light Infantry Association [6/30]; - village hall expenses [6/31]; - invoices from BT [6/32-35, 6/147-150]; - PCC agendas and minutes [6/36, 6/75, 6/116, 6/165, 6/197, 6/219]; - correspondence regarding donations [6/39, 6/66-68, 6/70, 6/83-84, 6/161, 6/171, 6/175, 6/195]; - invoice from Peter F. Ryder, historic buildings consultant [6/42]; - elevation of detail to south aisle door, scale 1:20 [6/48]; - detail to north aisle door, scale 1:20 [6/49]; - elevation of woodwork [6/50]; - details to Cosin Room door, scale 1:20 [6/51, 6/53]; - detail to south porch door, scale 1:20 [6/52]; - details to south chapel door, scale 1:20 [6/54]; - details of woodwork [6/55]; - details of chairs [6/56]; - longitudinal sections looking south [6/57]; - floor plans [6/58]; - cross-sections looking west [6/59]; - plan of proposed nave ceiling design [6/60]; - invoice from University of Newcastle upon Tyne [6/61]; - estimate of final costs [6/73]; - letter regarding interior decoration and fitments [6/77]; - variations/adjustments for consideration [6/78]; - petition for faculty Phase 2 [6/79]; - Gift Aid Tax reclaim disbursement [6/82]; - quotation from Taylor Hastwell Steeplejack Services of Cockfield [6/88]; - plans of general arrangement for effigy lifting frame, scale 1:40 [6/89]; - independent examiners report to PCC members [6/92]; - invoice from Hirst Conservation of Sleaford (Lincolnshire) [6/93]; - plan of proposed locations for 10mm diameter stainless steel saddlebars [6/98-99]; - details to south chapel screen, scale 1:20 [6/100]; - invoice from Redemptorist Publications [6/103]; - details to Cosin Room door, scale 1:20 [6/107]; - invoice from Hanna Conservation of Kirk Hammerton (Yorkshire) [6/111]; - invoice from Hutchinsons chartered quantity surveyors [6/117]; - correspondence with Harrison & Harrison Ltd, organ builders [6/121]; - invoice from John Taylor Bellfounders of Loughborough (Leicestershire) [6/125]; - invoices from M&M Plasline Ltd of Bishop Auckland [6/137, 6/168]; - correspondence with Smith Roddam solicitors [6/138]; - deanery parish share [6/139]; - architect's comments on floor samples and further design matters [6/151]; - photocopied magazine article on Christopher Downs [6/152]; - plans of south aisle wall remedial works, scales 1:50 and 1:20 [6/162]; - report on interior design, implementation of proposals, Design Committee, timetable, financial implications, Peacock of the north effigy, matters to be considered [6/170]; - parish share apportionment [6/176]; - correspondence with Hutchinsons chartered quantity surveyors [6/177]; - invoice from Harrison Computer Systems, Langley Moor [6/178]; - burial fee from N. Alderson funeral director and monumental masons [6/179]; - agenda and minutes of Design Group [6/180]; - rebuilding works financial appraisal summary [6/186]; - invoice from Leach's the Printers of Abingdon (Oxfordshire) [6/187]; - resignation as an environmental body [6/194]; - invoice from Patrick Parsons Ltd, consulting engineers of Newcastle upon Tyne [6/198]; - donation to Lesotho Durham Link [6/207]; - correspondence with Historic Churches Preservation Trust [6/210]; - correspondence with Martin Stancliffe [6/211]; - petitioning for a faculty [6/216]; - donation to Church Missionary Society [6/218]; - invoice from Olivers Tree Services Ltd of Witton Gilbert [6/220]; - collection slips from services [6/222]; - invoice from Sproates Haulage of Brandon [6/223]; - report of directors and financial statements for Brancepeth Church Development Trust Ltd [6/227]; - annual report and financial statements of PCC [6/228]; - rebuilding works financial appraisal [6/229]
(582 pages)

Ref: EP/Br 236

PCC File - original PCC reference in square brackets - 2003 - cross section through nave and aisles looking west , scale 1:50 [6/238, 6/418]; - invoices from Prontaprint [6/239, 6/266, 6/304, 6/345, 6/362, 6/365, 6/412, 6/439]; - invoices from Peter Cook Transport Ltd of Belmont [6/240, 6/279, 6/322, 6/427]; - invoices from Christopher Downs, chartered architect [6/241, 6/375]; - donation to Christian Aid [6/243]; - valuations for JCT intermediate form of contract [6/244, 6/287, 6/329, 6/391, 6/431]; - Building Committee and Rebuilding Committee agendas and minutes [6/245, 6/255, 6/265, 6/283, 6/300, 6/338, 6/385, 6/422, 6/434, 6/445]; - invoice from Lockie Ltd of Haydock (Lancashire) [6/246]; - office expenses [6/247, 6/278, 6/330, 6/366, 6/420]; - architect's interim certificates [6/248, 6/294, 6/335, 6/393, 6/433]; - correspondence with Harrison & Harrison Ltd, organ builders and correspondence regarding removal of organ from St Luke's, Winterton Hospital to Brancepeth church [6/249, 6/288, 6/299, 6/303, 6/317, 6/342, 6/350, 6/438]; - correspondence with Martin Stancliffe with photographs of Lichfield cathedral nave and St Stephen's chapel, Southwell Minster choir stalls, St Paul's cathedral shop and cafe, Crucifix, St John's College chapel, Durham, Durham cathedral, Ely cathedral processional way and Lady Chapel [6/250]; - PCC agendas and minutes [6/251, 6/309, 6/355, 6/376, 6/417]; - accounts and financial information [6/252, 6/262-264, 6/272, 6/277, 6/280, 6/298, 6/305, 6/308, 6/312-314, 6/319-321, 6/325, 6/349, 6/354, 6/360, 6/368, 6/369, 6/377, 6/378, 6/382, 6/404-406, 6/423-426, 6/428, 6/436, 6/446, 6/447, 6/449-451 ]; - correspondence with Martin Stancliffe [6/253, 6/257, 6/285, 6/286, 6/389, 6/388, 6/415, 6/430]; - invoices from M&M Plasline Ltd of Bishop Auckland [6/254, 6/295, 6/339, 6/396, 6/397]; - Design Group agendas and minutes [6/256, 6/268, 6/281, 6/306, 6/316]; - invoices from BT [6/258-261, 6/407-410]; - report to PCC [6/267]; - plans of west end of the church, scale 1:50 [6/268, 6/289, 6/327, 6/356-359] - Diocesan Youth and Children's Groups Insurance Scheme [6/269, 6/331]; - site meeting minutes [6/270, 6/301, 6/332, 6/383, 6/400, 6/429, 6/437]; - main contractor's reports from MMP Construction NE [6/271, 6/302, 6/333, 6/381, 6/401]; - invoice from Copier Maintenance Company of South Shields [6/273]; - Durham Churches Together income and expenditure [6/274]; - invoices from Hanna Conservation of Kirk Hammerton (Yorkshire) [6/275, 6/361]; - invoice from J. Humphrey & Partners, consulting engineers of Killingworth [6/276]; - invoice from Jasmine Hixson of Durham [6/282]; - preliminary assessment of human remains from the churchyard by Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd [6/287]; - plan of proposed glazing to tower windows - ringing chamber south window, scale 1:10 [6/290]; - plan of proposed glazing to tower windows - intermediate stage, scale 1:10 [6/291]; - plan of proposed glazing to tower windows - ringing chamber north window, scale 1:10 [6/292]; - plan of proposed glazing to tower windows - ringing chamber west window, scale 1:10 [6/293]; - Inland Revenue statement of repayment interest due [6/296]; - plan of details of floor construction, scale 1:15 [6/297]; - invoices from and correspondence with Durham City Council [6/307, 6/374, 6/384, 6/441]; - payment for interment [6/310]; - deanery administration share [6/311]; - memorandum regarding church inner doors [6/315]; - invoice from Hewertson Jenkinson Partnership of Eaglescliffe [6/318]; - correspondence regarding donation [6/323]; - invoice from Patrick Parsons Ltd, consulting engineers of Newcastle upon Tyne [6/324]; - invoice from Canon Business Solutions [6/326, 6/403, 6/440]; - lease of the church between (1) Durham Diocesan Board of Finance, (2) St Brandon's PCC, (3) Brancepeth Church Development Trust Ltd [6/334]; - schedules of drawings [6/336]; - news release: 'St Brandon's Church teams up with Durham students to launch joint bell appeal' [6/337]; - correspondence with Ecclesiastical Insurance Group [6/340, 6/341, 6/346, 6/347, 6/399, 6/443]; - receipts from SPCK Bookshop [6/343, 6/348, 6/352, 6/394]; - donation to The Children's Society [6/344]; - note on data protection [6/351]; - memorandum concerning disagreements over the lighting scheme [6/353]; - invoice from Pullan Barnes, chartered accountants [6/363, 6/364]; - report on St Brandon's work with children and young people [6/367]; - payment of diocesan share [6/370]; - diocesan memorandum on the work of the Church Buildings Committee [6/371]; - notes on meetings about scope of work, seating, cross slabs, VAT, English Heritage, costing, brief, items affecting current contract, Stage Three contract, programme [6/372, 6/373]; - memorandum regarding spirit of place, theological statement, liturgical design brief, furnishing and use of space, statement of anticipated use [6/379]; - 'The Durham Bugle' magazine of Friends of the Durham Light Infantry Museum [6/380]; - invoice from Hayes & Finch Ltd of Huddersfield (Yorkshire) [6/386, 6/390]; - letter from Diocesan Board of Finance querying changes proposed to the layout of thw est end of the church [6/387]; - difficulty of the church wishing to use the village hall without prior booking [6/392]; - projected fees [6/395]; - Heritage Lottery Fund list of invoices [6/398]; - invoice from Harrison & Harrison Ltd [6/402]; - invoice from Chris Mouncey Watercolours of Frosterley [6/411]; - invoices from Newsquest (North East) Ltd [6/413, 6/414]; - ground plan showing proposed alterations, scale 1:50 [6/416]; - annual parochial church meeting minutes and papers [6/419]; - nomination forms and result of elections [6/421]; - newspaper cuttings about the rebuilding from Northern Echo [6/432]; - flyer for performance of Handel's Messiah in Durham cathedral for Voices for Hospices [6/435]; - Heritage Lottery Fund grant payment application [6/442]; - consistory court permission to: provide ancillary facilities; restore and re-hang the bells; provide external surfacing and lighting; electrical installation [6/444]; - progress report to Heritage Lottery Fund [6/448]; -
(451 pages)

Ref: EP/Br 237

PCC File - original PCC reference in square brackets - 2003 - invoices from Peter Cook Transport Ltd of Belmont [6/452, 6/453, 6/510]; - office expenses [6/454, 6/506, 6/545, 6/612, 6/648, 6/694]; - accounts and financial information [6/455, 6/457, 6/472, 6/473, 6/485, 6/489-491, 6/495, 6/501, 6/511, 6/514, 6/516, 6/520, 6/533, 6/534, 6/539, 6/540, 6/552, 6/568, 6/570, 6/571, 6/574-576, 6/579, 6/592, 6/598, 6/601-604, 6/606-608, 6/623, 6/625, 6/644-647, 6/649, 6/659, 6/662-665, 6/671, 6/673, 6/680, 6/683-685, 6/689, 6/690, 6/707, 6/711]; - Building Committee and Rebuilding Committee agendas and minutes [6/456, 6/479, 6/504, 6/537, 6/653]; - correspondence with City of Durham Council [6/458]; - valuations for JCT Intermediate Form of Contract [6/459, 6/502, 6/559, 6/580, 6/615, 6/655, 6/698]; - 'Pipe Trench in Brancepeth Churchyard June 6th 2003 an Archaeological Watching Brief' by Peter F. Ryder [6/460]; - invoice from Peter F. Ryder, historic buildings consultant [6/461]; - proposed programmes and fees [6/462]; - invoice from Hewertson Jenkinson Partnership (electrical consultant) [6/463, 6/464]; - site meeting minutes [6/465, 6/493, 6/548, 6/577, 6/591, 6/605, 6/622, 6/651]; - correspondence with Harrison & Harrison Ltd, organ builders regarding transfer of the organ from St Luke's, Winterton Hospital to Brancepeth church[6/466, 6/467]; - correspondence with Martin Stancliffe Architects [6/468, 6/529, 6/557, 6/661]; - invoices from M&M Plasline Ltd, Bishop Auckland [6/469, 6/509, 6/569, 6/595, 6/626, 6/668, 6/708]; - invoices from SPCK Bookshope [6/470, 6/483, 6/704]; - invoice from Brancepeth Castle [6/471]; - invoices from Canon Business Solutions [6/474, 6/513, 6/596, 6/627, 6/670]; - correspondence with Ecclesiastical Insurance Group [6/475, 6/498, 6/515, 6/522, 6/656, 6/657]; - form of application under Licensing (Occasional Permissions) Act 1983 [6/476, 6/481]; - close-up photographs of the organ from St Luke's, Winterton Hospital [6/478]; - Organ Appeal [6/480]; - invoices from Prontaprint [6/482, 6/573, 6/578, 6/599, 6/642, 6/679, 6/682, 6/709, 6/710]; - PCC agendas and minutes [6/484, 6/508, 6/549, 6/586, 6/628, 6/691]; - proposal to erect exterior light fittings to the churchyard [6/486]; - bailment agreement regarding the organ of St Lukes church, Winterton Hospital [6/487]; - VAT return [6/488]; - rebuilding scheme update [6/492]; - interim valuation [6/494]; - invoices from Hutchinsons, chartered quantity surveyors [6/496, 6/497, 6/613]; - draft lease of the church between (1) Durham Diocesan Board of Finance, (2) PCC of St Brandon, (3) Brancepeth Church Development Trust Ltd [6/499]; - invoice from Northern Electric Distribution Ltd [6/500]; - invoice from Integrated Office Systems [6/503]; - correspondence regarding church redundancy [6/505]; - architect's interim certificates [6/507, 6/563, 6/589, 6/619]; - vision for the interior of the church [6/512, 6/530]; - Design Group agendas and minutes [6/517]; - Inland Revenue payslip booklet [6/518]; - invoice from and correspondence with Christopher Downs, chartered architect [6/519, 6/521, 6/523, 6/541, 6/543, 6/610, 6/617, 6/658, 6/706]; - main contractors' report from MMP Construction NE [6/524, 6/566]; - invoices from BT [6/525-528, 6/544, 6/584, 6/585, 6/587, 6/631-637]; - correspondence regarding donations and legacy [6/531, 6/532, 6/535, 6/597, 6/654, 6/686]; - correspondence regarding English Heritage [6/536]; - correspondence with John Taylor, Bellfounders [6/538]; - invoice from Martin Stancliffe Architects [6/542]; - invoice from Abbey Stained Glass of Gateshead [6/546, 6/581]; - invoice from Pullan Barnes, chartered accountants of Hetton-le-Hole [6/550, 6/620, 6/652]; - correspondence with Peter Ryder, historic buildings consultant [6/551]; - compromise agreement between (1) PCC of St Brandon's, and (2) Adrian Rogers of King's Lynn (Norfolk) [6/553]; - invoice from Marquis Hewitts, solicitors of Crook [6/554]; - minutes of meeting of board of directors of Brancepeth Church Development Trust Ltd [6/555]; - minutes of extraordinary meeting of Brancepeth Church Development Trust Ltd [6/556]; - letter regarding church music [6/558]; - grant of occasional licence [6/560]; - correspondence regarding exhumation of skeletons by Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd [6/561, 6/567, 6/572, 6/687, 6/693]; - invoice from Smith Roddam solicitors [6/562]; - correspondence with Heritage Lottery Fund [6/564, 6/618]; - parish share [6/582]; - press release 'Church Visit by Members of the Durham Light Infantry' [6/583]; - Finance & Fabric Committee agendas and minutes [6/590, 6/600, 6/666, 6/674, 6/705]; - invoices from Pre-Construct Archaeology [6/593, 6/614, 6/621, 6/650, 6/696]; - correspondence regarding visit by Durham Light Infantry [6/588, 6/594]; - invoice from Banks Music Publications [6/609]; - Youth Resource Mailing Club [6/611]; - correspondence with Diocesan Board of Finance regarding restoration of the church to use [6/616, 6/624, 6/639-641, 6/643, 6/678]; - Brancepeth Church Appeal Update [6/629]; - regulations for erection of headstones, monuments or ornamental vases in Brancepeth churchyard [6/630]; - invoice from K & J Lockie Envelopes & Print [6/638, 6/695]; - article with photographs on the St Brandon's flagons [6/669]; - memorandum on outstanding church works [6/672]; - invoice from NPower [6/675]; - Uses Group minutes [6/676]; - invoice from Viking Direct of Leicester [6/677]; - invoice from St James Security Ltd [6/681]; - invoice from Elvet Flowers [6/688]; - correspondence regarding the boundary with Castle Estates (Brancepeth) Ltd [6/692]; - invoice from Redemptorist Publications of Chawton (Hampshire) [6/697]; - invoice from J. Humphrey & Partners, consulting engineers of Killingworth [6/699]; - memorandum regarding extension of expiry date of Heritage Lottery Fund grant [6/700]; - registration under Lotteries & Amusements Act 1976 [6/701]; - donation to Lesotho Durham Link [6/702-703]; -
(493 pages)

Ref: EP/Br 238

PCC File - original PCC reference in square brackets - 2003-2004 - report of directors and financial statements for Brancepeth Church Development Trust Ltd [6/712]; - annual report and financial statements of PCC [6/713]; - fees paid to Christopher Downs, chartered architect [6/714]; - fees paid to Hutchinsons, quantity surveyors [6/715]; - fees paid to Peter F. Ryder [6/716]; - fees paid to Hewertson Jenkinson Partnership (Electrical Consultant) [6/717]; - fees paid to Patrick Parsons Ltd [6/718]; - fees paid to J. Humphrey & Partners [6/719]; - accounts and financial information [6/720, 6/721, 6/724, 6/726, 6/735, 6/737, 6/740, 6/764, 6/779-781, 6/783, 6/784, 6/793, 6/807, 6/815, 6/816, 6/818-6/821, 6/823-825, 6/828, 6/829, 6/842, 6/847, 6/849-854, 6/862, 6/873, 6/890-894, 6/898, 6/903, 6/915, 6/922-928, 6/953, 6/943, 6/950-953]; - parish share apportionment [6/722]; - diocesan Board of Finance letter regarding working costs [6/723]; - 'Cross Slab Grave Covers (and other Lapidary Material) recovered from the fabric of St Brandon's Church, Brancepeth during the restoration 2001-2003 a Handlist' by Peter F. Ryder [6/727]; - correspondence regarding donation from Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Association of Church Buildings [6/729, 6/744, 6/773, 6/774, 6/787, 6/792, 6/801, 6/805, 6/826]; - donation to Christian Aid [6/730]; - invoice from ADT Fire & Security Plc [6/731, 6/810]; - donation to Church Missionary Society [6/732]; - invoice from Abbey Stained Glass of Gateshead [6/733, 6/777, 6/814, 6/886, 6/949]; - table of parochial fees [6/734]; - correspondence regarding human remains excavated from the churchyard [6/736, 6/746, 6/754, 6/785, 6/794, 6/799, 6/800, 6/874, 6/875]; - office expenses [6/738, 6/796, 6/904, 6/905]; - Finance & Fabric Committee Meeting minutes [6/742, 6/789, 6/798, 6/840, 6/871, 6/909, 6/931, 6/942]; - invoice to Christopher Downs, chartered architect [6/743, 6/872]; - detailed application by Martin Stancliffe Architects for faculty approval for the ordering of the interior [6/745]; - correspondence regarding medieval cross slabs [6/747]; - correspondence regarding transfer of organ from St Luke's, Winterton Hospital to Brancepeth church [6/748, 6/855, 6/906, 6/916]; - invoices from Peter F. Ryder, historic buildings consultant [6/749, 6/750]; - correspondence regarding proposed acquisition of land for church car park [6/751]; - PCC agendas and minutes [6/752, 6/809, 6/843, 6/899, 6/910, 6/938]; - invoice from Wensley Roofing Ltd of Chester-le-Street [6/755]; - correspondence with and interim certificates from Martin Stancliffe Architects [6/756, 6/765, 6/803, 6/806, 6/812, 6/827, 6/868, 6/897, 6/908, 6/911, 6/929, 6/934]; - invoices from BT [6/757-763, 6/877-883]; - invoices from M&M Plasline Ltd of Bishop Auckland [6/766, 6/767, 6/944]; - invoices from Prontaprint [6/768, 6/813, 6/817, 6/845, 6/846, 6/864, 6/876, 6/919, 6/945]; - invoice from Pre-Construct Archaeology Ltd [6/769]; - Diocesan Youth and Children's Group Insurance Scheme [6/770]; - invoice from African Palms Ltd [6/771]; - correspondence regarding Heritage Lottery Fund grant expiry date extension [6/775, 6/776, 6/791, 6/832, 6/870]; - correspondence regarding clock appeal [6/778]; - important information for incumbents, vice chairs of PCCs and PCC secretaries [6/782]; - Inland Revenue payslip booklet [6/786]; - correspondence regarding Hutchinsons chartered quantity surveyors [6/788]; - invoice from J. M. Raine Ltd of Byers Green [6/790]; - correspondence with English Heritage [6/795, 6/896]; - invoice from NPower [6/797]; - licensing from Christian Copyright Licensing (Europe) Ltd [6/802, 6/841]; - invoice from St James Security Ltd of Gateshead [6/804, 6/946]; - deanery administration share [6/811]; - return of parish finance [6/822]; - invoices from SPCK Bookshop, Durham [6/830, 6/835, 6/836, 6/857, 6/885]; - valuation for JCT Intermediate Form of Contract [6/833]; - invoice from Hayes & Finch of Huddersfield (Yorkshire) [6/834]; - invoice from Pullan Barnes, chartered accountants [6/837, 6/838, 6/912, 6/917]; - reference of candidate for the post of appeal co-ordinator [6/839]; - Inland Revenue notice of new employee [6/848]; - Diocese of Durham memorandum about stipends and related matters [6/856]; - correspondence with Ecclesiastical Insurance Group regarding insurance for the church [6/858, 6/902, 6/920, 6/930]; - Inland Revenue paperwork regarding employer's PAYE [6/859, 6/869]; - pastoral measure regarding restoration of a redundant church [6/860, 6/887, 6/901, 6/918]; - office expenses [6/863]; - minutes of Brancepeth Church Development Trust Ltd annual general meeting [6/865, 6/866]; - papers for annual parochial church meeting [6/867]; - invoice from Hutchinsons, chartered quantity surveyors [6/884]; - correspondence with Christopher Downs [6/886, 6/939]; - schedule of drawings [6/888]; - invoice from T. W. Steam & Heating Services Ltd of Dragonville [6/889]; - overview and progress report for PCC from the appeal office [6/895]; - invoice from Martin Stancliffe Architects [6/900, 6/907, 6/921, 6/947]; - independent examiners report to PCC members [6/913]; - correspondence regarding legacy fro Myra Gray [6/914]; - correspondence with City of Durham Building Control [6/932]; - correspondence with Peter F. Ryder [6/933]; - invoice from City of Durham Director of Community Services [6/936]; - architect's certificate [6/940]; - invoice from Nimbus Conservation Ltd of Frome (Somerset) [6/948]; - report on bells of St Brandon's church by Durham University Society of Change Ringers [6/954]
(458 pages)

Ref: EP/Br 239

PCC File - original PCC reference in square brackets - 2004-2005 - Finance and Fabric Committee minutes and reports [6/955, 6/956, 6/1014, 6/1016, 6/1057, 6/1058, 6/1093, 6/1094, 7/13, 7/37, 7/91, 7/92]; - correspondence regarding possible rector for the church [6/957]; - correspondence with Ecclesiastical Insurance Group [6/958, 6/963, 6/974, 6/1028, 6/1077, 6/1096, 6/1097]; - accounts and other financial information [6/959, 6/980, 6/993, 6/995-1001, 6/1004, 6/1015, 6/1017-1022, 6/1024, 6/1037, 6/1049, 6/1050, 6/1051, 6/1053, 6/1054, 6/1064, 6/1075, 6/1084, 6/1092, 6/1103, 6/1109, 6/1113-1116, 6/1125, 6/1131, 6/1139, 6/1143, 6/1151-1155, 6/1158, 7/2, 7/3, 7/8, 7/23, 7/26, 7/42, 7/43, 7/46-49, 7/58, 7/72, 7/81-86, 7/94, 7/97; 7/119, 7/120, 7/132, 7/134-137]; - correspondence regarding transfer of St Luke's chapel, Winterton Hospital to Brancepeth church [6/960, 6/970, 6/978, 6/994, 6/1009, 6/1104, 6/1105]; - office expenses [6/961, 6/1005, 6/1044]; - minutes of site meetings [6/964]; - correspondence with and architect's certificates from Martin Stancliffe Architects (later Purcell Miller Tritton) [6/965, 6/966, 6/968, 6/981, 6/1012, 6/1034, 6/1035, 6/1060-1063, 6/1095, 6/1070, 6/1071, 6/1074, 6/1076, 6/1098, 6/1106, 6/1107, 6/1118, 6/1119, 6/1132, 6/1136, 6/1138, 6/1144, 7/4, 7/10, 7/14, 7/18, 7/25, 7/52, 7/53, 7/65, 7/67, 7/69, 7/70, 7/98, 7/101, 7/104, 7/107, 7/126, 7/129]; - Diocesan Advisory Committee agreement for temporary glazing for east window [6/967]; - valuation for JCT Intermediate Form of Contract [6/969]; - correspondence regarding conservation and display of medieval cross slabs [6/971, 7/74]; - applications to incumbent for permission to introduce a memorial into a churchyard or to add or amend an inscription [6/972, 6/1033]; - invoices from Harrison & Harrison Ltd, organ builders [6/973, 6/1129]; - architect's certificate [6/975]; - invoice from and correspondence with Abbey Stained Glass of Gateshead [6/976]; - PCC agendas and minutes [6/977, 6/1023, 6/1026, 6/1072, 6/1122, 6/1123, 7/21, 7/112]; - invoice from T. W. Steam & Heating Services Ltd of Dragonville [6/979]; - invoice from M&M Plasline Ltd of Bishop Auckland (later MMP Group)[6/982, 6/1038, 6/1039, 7/15-17]; - invoices from BT [6/983-989, 6/1008, 6/1025, 6/1040-1042, 6/1078-1080, 7/31-34]; - correspondence with Smith of Derby Ltd regarding the church clock [6/990]; - architect's interim certificate [6/992]; - invoice from Chris Mouncey Watercolours of Frosterley [6/1002]; - correspondence regarding donations [6/1003, 7/59, 7/127]; - correspondence regarding VAT [6/1006, 7/1, 7/30, 7/40, 7/60, 7/62]; - invoices from Martin Stancliffe Architects [6/1007, 6/1067, 6/1110, 6/1111]; - invoices from Canon Business Solutions [6/1010, 7/50, 7/51]; - correspondence regarding the bells [6/1011, 6/1045, 6/1059, 7/19, 7/24, 7/79, 7/113]; - invoices from Prontaprint [6/1013, 6/1047, 6/1083, 6/1108, 6/1112, 6/1133, 6/1145, 6/1146, 7/45, 7/78, 7/80, 7/110, 7/121, 7/130]; - invoice from Hirst Conservation of Sleaford (Lincolnshire) [6/1027]; - brief for metal screen to Brian Russell of Little Newsham and estimate [6/1029, 7/123, 7/124]; - correspondence with Hutchinsons chartered quantity surveyors [6/1030]; - invoice and report from Pullan Barnes chartered accountants of Hetton-le-Hole [6/1031, 6/1089, 6/1090]; - deanery share [6/1032]; - correspondence with Monumental Brass Society [6/1036]; - correspondence regarding restoration of the redundant church [6/1043, 7/73, 7/95, 7/128]; - correspondence with and invoice from Peter F. Ryder, historic buildings consultant regarding post-medieval monuments [6/1046, 7/11]; - 'Display and Conservation of the Cross Slabs. Archaeologist's Comments September 2004' by Peter F. Ryder [6/1052]; - invoice from ADT [6/1055]; - invoice from St James Security Ltd of Gateshead [6/1056, 6/1091, 7/12, 7/20, 7/41]; - invoice from John Taylor Bellfounders of Loughborough (Leicestershire) [6/1066]; - memorandum of additional works required in the tower [6/1069]; - invoices from Rupert McBain Furniture of Westholme [6/1073, 6/1128, 7/22, 7/64]; - correspondence with and invoice from Christopher Downs, chartered architect [6/1082, 6/1121, 6/1126, 6/1127, 6/1140, 7/76, 7/114]; - drawings and dimensions of a bench by Rupert McBain Furniture [6/1088]; - correspondence with Hirst Conservation [6/1095]; - correspondence with English Heritage [6/1099, 6/1102, 7/102]; - correspondence with Diocesan Advisory Committee concerning floor coverings [6/1100, 6/1101, 6/1124, 6/1141, 7/35]; - estimate from Carpetking of Meadowfield [6/1120]; - invoice from Lockie Church & Print Ltd of Haydock (Lancashire) [6/1130]; - estimate from B&R Glazing Co Ltd of Meadowfield [6/1135, 7/63, 7/131]; - correspondence, estimate and invoices from Hayes & Finch of Huddersfield (Yorkshire) [6/1137, 6/1142, 7/28, 7/57, 7/96, 7/105]; - invoice from Sproates Haulage of Brandon [6/1147]; - parish share certificate [6/1148-1150]; - report of directors and financial statements for Brancepeth Church Development Trust Limited [6/1156]; - annual report and financial statements of PCC [6/1157]; - receipt from Nimbus Conservation Ltd of Frome (Somerset) [6/1159]; - donation to Durham Action on Single Housing Ltd [7/5]; - invoice from Photo Art of Brancepeth [7/6]; - invoice from Alecto Publications Ltd for Lindisfarne Gospels facsimile edition [7/7]; - donation to Christian Aid [7/9]; - return to worship at the church [7/27, 7/116]; - invoice from Hutchinsons [7/29]; - invoice from York Courses [7/36]; - invoice from Powergen [7/38]; - certificate for burial or cremation - Patricia Margaret Harle [7/39]; - invoice from J. M. Raine Ltd of Spennymoor [7/44]; - donation to Church Mission Society [7/54]; - correspondence with Tony Atkinson & Associates of Piercebridge regarding proposed sound reinforcement and induction loop systems [7/55, 7/100]; - correspondence with Diocesan Board of Finance regarding wrought metalwork and glass screen [7/56]; - invoice from NPower [7/61]; - correspondence with Smith Roddam solicitors [7/66]; - estimate from City Fabrications Ltd of Bowburn [7/68]; - correspondence regarding hassocks [7/71]; - invoices from Purcell Miller Tritton [7/75, 7/138]; - visit by members of Diocesan Advisory Committee [7/77, 7/93]; - archaeological finds - summary of object records sheets [7/87]; - Durham deanery share [7/88]; - Home Office burial grounds survey [7/89]; - minutes of a meeting on internal re-ordering [7/90]; - headstone repairs [7/103]; - folding chairs for the church [7/106, 7/108, 7/109, 7/115]; - correspondence regarding stained glass windows [7/111]; - invoice from Harrison Computer of Langley Moor [7/117]; - Diocesan Youth and Children's Groups Insurance Scheme [7/118, 7/133]; - stone chancel, altar and temporary furnishings [7/122]; - floor plan showing proposed lighting scheme, scale 1:50 [7/125
(501 pages)

Ref: EP/Br 240

PCC File - original PCC reference in square brackets - 2005 - invoice from Michael R. Eastham, conservator of sculpture regarding effigy of Robert Neville (d.1319) [7/140, 7/177]; - accounts and financial information [7/141, 7/157, 7/179-183, 7/188, 7/201, 7/210, 7/211, 7/213, 7/216, 7/217, 7/220, 7/234, 7/245-250, 7/258, 7/266, 7/279-282, 7/284, 7/296, 7/306, 7/316-319, 7/322, 7/337, 7/339, 7/343, 7/344. 7/346, 7/347, 7/374, 7/379, 7/382-385, 7/397, 7/404, 7/407, 7/408, 7/410, 7/411]; - Finance & Fabric Committee agendas and minutes [7/142, 7/156, 7/193, 7/219, 7/289, 7/381]; - correspondence with Tony Atkinson of Piercebridge and others regarding proposed sound system [7/143, 7/208, 7/239, 7/373]; - correspondence with Customs & Excise [7/144]; - correspondence with and invoice from Harrison & Harrison Ltd and wider correspondence regarding installation of the organ from St Luke's, Winterton Hospital [7/145, 7/155, 7/189, 7/354, 7/358, 7/386]; - invoices from Rupert McBain Furniture of Westholme regarding chairs and benches [7/146, 7/231, 7/263, 7/355, 7/387, 7/388, 7/395]; - deanery administration share [7/147]; - correspondence with and invoices from Hutchinsons chartered quantity surveyors [7/149, 7/172, 7/174, 7/298, 7/299, 7/310, 7/357, 7/406]; - correspondence with and invoice from Christopher Downs, chartered architect [7/151, 7/178]; - correspondence with and invoice from Brian Russell of Little Newsham Forge Ltd regarding metal screen [7/152, 7/187, 7/192, 7/328, 7/399]; - correspondence with Diocesan Board of Finance regarding the Diocesan Advisory Committee [7/153]; - quotation from Mike Stoane Lighting of Loanhead (Midlothian) [7/154]; - donation to Church Missionary Society [7/158]; - Diocesan Youth and Children's Group Insurance Scheme [7/159]; - invoice from Prontaprint [7/160, 7/221, 7/241, 2/277, 7/311, 7/312, 7/335, 7/340, 7/345, 7/362, 7/369, 7/375, 7/394, 7/403]; - invoices from BT [7/161-164, 7/272-275, 7/309, 7/314, 7/367, 7/368]; - correspondence with and invoices from Purcell Miller Tritton [7/165, 7/173, 7/176, 7/191, 7/195, 7/214, 7/268, 7/283, 7/290, 7/302, 7/315, 7/370, 7/380, 7/409]; - PCC agendas and minutes [7/166, 7/190, 7/200, 7/206, 7/227, 7/253, 7/262, 7/324, 7/338, 7/352, 7/389, 7/400, 7/405]; - architect's instruction [7/167]; - invoices from Pullan Barnes of Hetton-le-Hole, chartered accountants [7/168, 7/169, 7/207, 7/209, 7/295, 7/297, 7/333, 7/334]; - correspondence regarding restoration of the church to active status [7/170, 7/198, 7/199, 7/228, 7/251]; - invoice from Smith Roddam solicitors [7/171]; - invoice from Peter F Ryder, historic buildings consultant [7/175, 7/218]; - finance report on reconstruction [7/184]; - sketch view of corbels looking west [7/185]; - correspondence and invoice regarding and sketch of nave altar [7/186, 7/205, 7/223, 7/254, 7/353]; - invoice from Powergen [7/194, 7/304, 7/391]; - invoices from MMP Group of Newton Aycliffe [7/195, 7/196]; - valuation for JCT intermediate form of contract [7/195]; - invoice from Carpetking of Meadowfield [7/197]; - request to buy handmade nails [7/202]; - invoice from NPower [7/204, 7/305, 7/392]; - sectional plan by Purcell Miller Tritton to show proposed lighting scheme [7/215]; - invoice from Hayes & Finch of Huddersfield (Yorkshire) [7/222, 7/224, 7/225, 7/260, 7/320, 7/321, 7/325, 7/331, 7/351, 7/371]; - invoice of St James Security Ltd of Gateshead [7/226, 7/390]; - invoice from Rexon Ltd of Wath upon Dearne (Yorkshire) [7/229, 7/237]; - invoice from Arbor Timber & Builders Merchants Ltd of Langley Moor [7/230]; - invoices from Bob Crosby Agencies Ltd of Shieldfield [7/232, 7/271]; - invoice from Canon Business Solutions [7/233, 7/255, 7/256]; - invoice from Newcastle Locksmiths & Safe Company [7/235]; - correspondence with Ecclesiastical Insurance Group [7/236, 7/252, 7/350, 7/396]; - correspondence regarding brass conservation [7/238]; - invoice from Thompson Building Centres [7/240]; - invoice from Sue Degnan of Newcastle upon Tyne regarding work done on archaeological finds [7/244]; - invoice from Foam for Comfort of Kirkstall (Yorkshire) [7/257]; - estimate for and correspondence regarding new eagle lectern [7/259, 7/292, 7/327]; - correspondence and drawing of clock trestle [7/261]; - drawings by Purcell Miller Tritton of mobile stool and organ screen [7/265]; - application to incumbent for permission to introduce a memorial into a churchyard or to add or amend an inscription - Patricia Harle [7/270] and Grubb [7/313]; - invoice from ADT Fire & Security [7/269, 7/348, 7/349, 7/398]; - offer from Melanie Chmielewski of Tarbert (Argyll) to make a sculpture from charred roof timbers [7/276]; - quotation from Turner and Budd Cleaning Services Ltd of Chester-le-Street [7/278, 7/308]; - specification and schedule of work for re-building works Phase 3B [7/285]; - plan from Hewertson Jenkinson Partnership of electrical installation modifications to existing lighting installation, scale 1:50 [7/286]; - chancellor's guidance to all PCCs, ministers and churchwardens in the diocese as to matters not requiring a faculty [7/287]; - invoice from Edexcel [7/288]; - correspondence regarding Sunday school [7/291]; - quotation from Nimbus Conservation Ltd of Frome (Somerset) [7/293]; - letter from Brancepeth Castle Golf Club Ltd asking when the church appeal committee would vacate their office [7/294]; - invoice from Swaledale Stonemasonry of Catterick Garrison (North Yorkshire) [7/300]; - correspondence regarding VAT [7/301]; - correspondence with Historic Churches Preservation Trust regarding donations [7/307, 7/356]; - invoice from Durham City Coaches Ltd [7/323, 7/329]; - notes from Worship Meeting [7/324]; - Traidcraft order form [7/330]; - invoice from Manners & Sons Ltd of Bishop Auckland [7/336]; - visit to the church by U3A [7/342]; - invoice from SPCK Bookshop [7/359]; - invoice from Cumbrian Lass of Meadowfield for food [7/360]; - invoice from Cairns Event Hire Ltd of Houghton-le-Spring [7/361]; - lists of invitees to and correspondence regarding rededication service [7/363, 7/364, 7/365, 7/366, 7/372, 7/376]; - photocopy article with photographs by The Advertiser of the rededication service [7/377]; - press cutting from Northern Echo of the rededication service, with photographs [7/378]; - invoice from Smith of Derby regarding the clock [7/393]; - donation from Royal College of Church Music [7/401]
(445 pages)

Ref: EP/Br 241

PCC File - original PCC reference in square brackets - 2005-2007 - invoices from Little Newsham Forge Ltd [7/412, 7/413]; - independent examiner's report of PCC accounts by Pullan Barnes of Hetton-le-Hole [7/414]; - agendas and minutes of Finance & Fabric Committee [7/415, 7/519]; - accounts and other financial records [7/416, 7/418, 7/427, 7/433, 7/436-438, 7/441-444, 7/447, 7/448, 7/464, 7/469, 7/492, 7/498, 7/514, 7/515, 7/520, 7/522, 7/537, 7/540, 7/563, 7/564, 7/567, 7/577, 7/581, 7/583, 7/587]; - certificate for zero-rated and reduced-rated building work [7/417]; - photocopy faculty for outstanding work to lighting scheme and corbels [7/417]; - invoices from Farewell Hall Xmas Trees of Durham [7/419, 7/423]; - invoices from Tony Atkinson & Associates, sound and communication systems engineers of Piercebridge [7/420, 7/421]; - invoices from Prontaprint [7/424, 7/425, 7/429, 7/430, 7/458, 7/462, 7/476, 7/486, 7/489, 7/490, 7/497, 7/506, 7/511, 7/516, 7/534, 7/539, 7/546, 7/547, 7/560, 7/561, 7/569-571, 7/575, 7/576, 7/578, 7/579, 7/602, 7/608]; - invoices from Lockie Church & Print of Haydock (Lancashire) [7/426, 7/544, 7/588]; - delay to completion of the altar [7/428]; - CBF Church of England deposit fund withdrawal forms [7/431]; - correspondence with Durham Diocesan Board of Finance [7/434, 7/445, 7/457, 7/465, 7/475, 7/482, 7/586, 7/590]; - donation to Cancer Research UK [7/435]; - annual reports and financial statements of PCC [7/439, 7/585]; - reports of directors and financial statements for Brancepeth Church Development Trust Ltd [7/440, 7/584]; - agreement for minor building works [7/446]; - table of parochial fees [7/449]; - invoice from Bramwells Jewellers of Durham [7/450]; - donation to The Children's Society [7/451]; - donations to Lesotho Durham Link [7/452, 7/528, 7/580, 7/591]; - PCC agendas and minutes [7/453, 7/479, 7/494, 7/503, 7/518, 7/536, 7/556, 7/574, 7/598, 7/607]; - sketch for and correspondence regarding flower stands [7/455, 7/493, 7/526]; - donation to Christian Aid [7/456, 7/470]; - invoice from Petit Point of Harrogate (North Yorkshire) [7/459]; - invoice from York Courses [7/460, 7/565]; - correspondence with Christopher Downs, chartered architect of Durham [7/461, 7/471, 7/472]; - applications to introduce a memorial into the churchyard - Tindale and Senior [7/463, 7/558]; - correspondence with Harrison & Harrison Ltd, organ builders of Durham [7/466]; - invoices from Hayes & Finch of Huddersfield (West Yorkshire) [7/467-468, 7/480, 7/552, 7/595, 7/604]; - Christian Copyright Licensing (Europe) Ltd licence certificates [7/473, 7/600, 7/606]; - donation to Church Mission Society [7/474]; - minutes of meeting to discuss relighting of the church [7/477]; - cost of church cleaning [7/478]; - invoice from Foam for Comfort of Kirkstall (West Yorkshire) [7/481]; - deanery administration shares [7/483, 7/605]; - invoices from Hygeclen of Spennymoor [7/484, 7/517, 7/531]; - use of the church for various events [7/485, 7/549, 7/523, 7/553, 7/562]; - correspondence with Pullan Barnes chartered accountants of Hetton-le-Hole [7/487, 7/488]; - invoice from J. M. Raine Ltd of Byers Green [7/495]; - agenda, reports and minutes of annual parochial church meeting [7/496]; - invoice from Walker Fabrics [7/499]; - correspondence regarding kneelers [7/500]; - invoice from Steven Gregory, designer and goldsmith [7/501]; - invoice from Design Christer of Pity Me [7/502, 7/504]; - routine maintenance report on fire alarm [7/505]; - invoice from Brambledown of Brandon Village [7/509]; - donation from Crook & Willington Methodist Circuit [7/510]; - list of committee requests for invitation to flower and music festival service [7/512]; - photocopy flower and music festival flyer [7/513]; - announcement of Rev Richard Lee Simpson as priest in charge at Brancepeth [7/524]; - Cooperative Bank cheque book [7/525]; - invoices from SPCK Bookshop, Durham [7/527, 7/529, 7/566, 7/594]; - article on reordering the church by Ulrike Knox, project architect for 'Church Building' [7/530]; - statement by St Brandon's Church Flower Guild [7/532, 7/596]; - correspondence regarding design of east window [7/538]; - parish shares [7/541]; - correspondence regarding Ecclesiastical Insurance Group [7/543, 7/545]; - donation to Association for International Cancer Research [7/548]; - Flower and Music Festival minutes and accounts [7/550, 7/551]; - update on medieval cross slabs [7/554]; - correspondence regarding internal re-ordering [7/557]; - donation from Northumbria Historic Churches Trust [7/559]; - proposed transfer of Central Board of Finance funds [7/568]; - invoice from Quality Cleaning Services (Northern) Ltd of Darlington [7/572]; - sketch design for gateway lantern arch [7/582, 7/597]; - landlord/home owner gas safety record [7/589]; - donation to USPG [7/592]; - donation to Street Child Africa [7/593]; - Hamlin Churchill Childbirth Injuries Fund as charity of the year [7/599]; - invoice from Comet Group Plc [7/603]
(422 papers)

Ref: EP/Br 242

PCC File - original PCC reference in square brackets - 2007-2010 - prayer team update [7/609]; - invoices from Hayes & Finch of Huddersfield (West Yorkshire) [7/610, 7/626, 7/643, 7/707, 7/709, 7/718, 7/780, 7/820, 7/825]; - accounts and other financial records [7/611, 7/625, 7/627, 7/632, 7/637, 7/642, 7/644, 7/647, 7/657, 7/661, 7/663, 7/664, 7/667, 7/685, 7/691, 7/692, 7/695-697, 7/700, 7/708, 7/724, 7/735, 7/739, 7/746, 7/750, 7/756, 7/764, 7/768-771, 7/773, 7/774, 7/776, 7/777, 7/781, 7/792, 7/787, 7/789, 7/799, 7/810, 7/814, 7/816, 7/818, 7/823, 7/826, 7/828, 7/832, 7/833, 7/835, 7/838, 7/841]; - correspondence from Stewardship [7/612, 7/731]; - invoice from J. M. Raine Ltd of Byers Green [7/613, 7/636]; - PCC agendas and minutes [7/614, 7/616, 7/624, 7/630, 7/641, 7/645, 7/649, 7/671, 7/675, 7/679, 7/683, 7/686, 7/698, 7/713, 7/786, 7/795, 7/813, 7/821, 7/827, 7/831]; - invoices from Prontaprint [7/615, 7/621, 7/628, 7/633, 7/635, 7/639, 7/640, 7/646, 7/652, 7/655, 7/654, 7/662, 7/687-690, 7/704, 7/719, 7/728, 7/730, 7/733, 7/737, 7/744, 7/747, 7/754, 7/759, 7/760, 7/767, 7/797, 7/798, 7/803, 7/804, 7/807, 7/808, 7/836]; - agenda of Brancepeth Church Development Trust Ltd [7/617]; - agendas of and reports to annual parochial church meeting [7/618, 7/676-678]; - donation to Cancer Research UK [7/619]; - donation to Macmillan Cancer Support [7/620]; - terms of reference and membership report to PCC [7/622]; - parish shares [7/623, 7/694, 7/796]; - Diocesan Youth and Children's Group insurance scheme [7/629]; - names of committee and team co-ordinators [7/631, 7/669]; - donation to Tees, Esk & Wear Valleys NHS chaplaincy [7/638]; - invoices from SPCK Durham [7/650, 7/653]; - invoices for groups using the church [7/651]; - invoice from ICT Education of Brancepeth [7/656]; - donations to Lesotho Durham Link [7/658, 7/721]; - invoice from Lockie Church & Print of Haydock (Lancashire) [7/659, 7/722]; - donation to Hamlin Fistula UK [7/660]; - report of directors and financial statements for Brancepeth Church Development Trust Ltd [7/665]; - PCC annual reports and financial statements [7/666, 7/693, 7/772]; - statement regarding security [7/668]; - deanery share proposals [7/670]; - elevations of cross slabs on north and south walls [7/672]; - plans of cross slab layout in Brancepeth Castle undercroft [7/673]; - discussion regarding the east window [7/674]; - correspondence with Ecclesiastical Insurance [7/681, 7/765]; - mandate for Sue Morgan to assist in administration of Holy Communion [7/682]; - invoice from Durham Cathedral Shop [7/684, 7/734]; - invoice from Angels Eco-Friendly Cleaning Services of Esh Winning [7/701, 7/714, 7/727, 7/742, 7/749, 7/758, 7/790-793, 7/809, 7/811]; - invoice from The Book Depository Ltd [7/702]; - invoice from Pauline Books and Media [7/703]; - invoice from Carrs Billington Agriculture of Carlisle (Cumbria) [7/706, 7/753]; - invoice from Diocesan Council for Ministry [7/710]; - invoice from Eden.co.uk [7/711]; - invoice from Allison Heating Ltd of Cleadon [7/712]; - agenda for Finance & Fabric Committee [7/715]; - subscription for ROOTS for Churches Ltd [7/716, 7/717]; - invoice from Brancepeth Community Association [7/723]; - invoices from Buffets Direct [7/720, 7/775]; - invoice from Consumable City [7/725]; - invoice from Steven Gregory Designs Ltd of Brancepeth Castle [7/726]; - invoices from CCLI and CCLA [7/729, 7/738, 7/782, 7/788, 7/800, 7/819, 7/839]; - minutes of annual parochial church meeting [7/732]; - invoices from Harrison & Harrison Ltd, organ builders of Durham [7/736, 7/801, 7/812, 7/840]; - invoices from BT [7/740, 7/745, 7/748, 7/802]; - invoices from NPower [7/741, 7/752, 7/784]; - invoice from E.on [7/743]; - donation to The Children's Society [7/751]; - deanery administrative share [7/755]; - invoice from Archibalds Builder's Merchants [7/757]; - invoice from J. G. Windows Ltd of Newcastle upon Tyne [7/761]; - invoices from ADT [7/762, 7/763]; - accounts from Jazz Evening in aid of St Brandon's and Send a Cow [7/766]; - invoice from Canon [7/778]; - invoice from Knox McConnell architects [7/779]; - invoice from BT [7/783]; - correspondence regarding liquidation of Prontaprint Durham by Tait Walker Corporate Recovery [7/785]; - credit note from HM Revenue & Customs [7/794]; - invoice from Brian Johnson Electrical of Stanley Crook [7/805]; - invoice from Whitebridge Wines of Stone (Staffordshire) [7/806]; - invoice from Pullan Barnes, chartered accountants of Hetton-le-Hole [7/815]; - invoice from Nimbus Conservation Ltd of Frome (Somerset) [7/817, 7/824]; - invoice from Mike Wye & Associates, natural building and decorating products of Beaworthy (Devon) [7/822]; - invoice from Jamie Sowden of Meadowfield [7/829]; - invoice from J. G. Morgan [7/830]; - invoice from Little Newsham Forge Ltd [7/834, 7/837]
(371 papers)

Ref: EP/Br 243

PCC File - original PCC reference in square brackets - 2011-2013 - accounts and other financial information [7/842, 7/843, 7/848, 7/855]; - PCC agendas and minutes [7/844, 7/854, 7/864, 7/866, 7/867, 7/873, 7/876, 7/878, 7/880-883, 7/888, 7/921, 7/922]; - donation to Lesotho Durham Link [7/845]; - donation to USPG [7/846]; - donation to The Children's Society [7/847]; - invoices from CCLI [7/849, 7/853, 7/860]; - invoices from Redemptorist Publications [7/850, 7/857, 7/859, 7/862, 7/872]; - terms of reference, reporting relationship, current membership: Fabric Committee;Standing Committee; Fabric Committee; church maintenance; completion of rebuilding project; finance; Brancepeth Church Development Trust; Shared Ministry Dvelopment Team; Worship Team; Prayer Team [7/851]; - policy for children's and youth work [7/852]; - invoice from Prontaprint [7/856]; - correspondence with HM Revenue & Customs [7/858]; - invoice from E.on [7/861]; - invoice from HCL [7/863]; - creation of a PCC policy on burial and the burial of ashes in the churchyard [7/865]; - invoice from Churchill Security Solutions Ltd [7/868]; - invoice from ADT [7/869, 7/870]; - invoice from Makro Cash & Carry [7/871]; - correspondence with Diocesan Board of Finance [7/874]; - correspondence with Ecclesiastical Insurance Office [7/875]; - fabric short report [7/877]; - Children and Youth Work Policy annual report to PCC [7/879]; - elevation of perimeter wall/floor abutment, scale 1:5 [7/884]; - elevations of stained glass windows [7/885]; - proposed re-defining of Phase I of Rebuilding Project [7/886]; - photocopy magazine article: 'St Brandon's Church, Brancepeth Reconstruction captures 'Spirit of the Place'' [7/887]; - invoice from Saddler Gallery and Framing Workshop, Durham [7/889]; - statement for consideration by members of the Finance and Fabric Committee [7/890]; - postcard of silver hanging pyx in St Paul's cathedral, London [7/891]; - example of grisaille type coloured glass suitable for the east window [7/892]; - photocopy newspaper article from before the 1998 fire - 'A treasure-house fill of ancient wonders' by Alec Wright [7/893]; - names and addresses of people on the electoral roll [7/894]; - notes for a meeting with HM Customs & Excise [7/895]; - fixtures and fittings, equipment, description of the interior and furniture of the Sunday school [7/896]; - photocopy photographs of parts of the church [7/897]; - timeline of church architecture, history, castle and rectors from 1050 [7/898]; - words of a prayer - Collect of the Durham Light Infantry [7/899]; - list of funerals since 1985 [7/900]; - application for faculty approval [7/901]; - summary of costs extracted from bills of quantities for Phase 2 [7/902]; - Ecclesiastical Insurance - Diocesan Youth Groups Insurance Policy SUmmary of Cover for Youth Groups [7/903]; - report to members of PCC and Design Group Phase 3 Approval of Programme and Fees [7/904]; - newsletter article on the east window [7/905]; - 'Children in Church - a few thoughts for discussion' [7/906]; - church mission statement [7/907]; - photocopy article 'Creating Sacred Space: Liturgy and Architecture Interacting' by David Stancliffe [7/908]; - request to find the grave of Wendy Elizabeth Senior [7/909]; - grass cutting rota [7/910]; - tick-box exercise regarding: services, fee offer, form of agreement and terms of appointment [7/911]; - photographs of fire-damaged brass eagle lectern being conserved and repaired [7/912]; - procedure for petitioning for a faculty from the Durham consistory court [7/913]; - prints of watercolour paintings of the church [7/914]; - ground floor plan of the church [7/915]; - sections of the church looking west and south option A rebuild as existing [7/916]; - sections of the church looking west and south option B rebuilding with modified arcades [7/917]; - sections of the church looking west and south option C rebuilding with single-span roof [7/918]; - sections of the church looking west and south option D rebuilding chancel and chapel only [7/919]; - proposed internal view looking east from the north aisle [7/920]; - PCC minute on lease and finance agreement [7/923]; - Standing Committee meeting minutes [7/924]; - outline for ministerial agreement [7/925]; - outline of new incumbent process [7/926]; - summary of responses to new incumbent process [7/927]; - response of the priest in charge to new incumbent process [7/928]; - policy regarding marriage in church after divorce [7/929]; - Prayer Team background, terms of reference, reporting relationship and current relationship [7/930]; - PCC briefing on the church building once more becoming Brancepeth's parish church [7/931]; - decision-making process for a return to church [7/932]; - options for returning to regular worship in the church [7/933]; - statement about return to church to members of the electoral roll [7/934]; - leaflet on the church and its history [7/935]; - leaflets about the church building and re-building [7/936, 7/938]; - welcome leaflet for the church [7/937]
(248 papers)

Schools (Ref: EP/Br Section 11)Management (Ref: EP/Br section 01)

EP/Br 34, 35

Ref: EP/Br 34

Brancepeth C E. School: managers' minutes, 1904 - 1934
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 35

Papers re Brancepeth School, 1912 - 1933
(1 bundle)

Inspection (Ref: EP/Br section 02)

EP/Br 202

Ref: EP/Br 202

Copy of the report of 16 March 1915 on the inspection of Brancepeth C.E. School in religious knowledge by Sydney M. Reynolds, assistant inspector for Houghton-le-Spring rural deanery, n.d.
(1 paper)

Photographs (Ref: EP/Br section 03)

EP/Br 114-115

Ref: EP/Br 114

Photograph of group of children outside school in Brancepeth, c.1910
(1 photograph)

Ref: EP/Br 115

Photograph of exterior of schoolhouse showing two women and a child, c .1910
(1 photograph)

Curriculum (Ref: EP/Br section 04)

EP/Br 200-201

Ref: EP/Br 200-201

Scripture syllabus for the years 1907 - 1915 for Brancepeth C.E. School, 8 April 1910 and n.d.
(2 papers)

Charities (Ref: EP/Br Section 12)Dobbinson Charity (Ref: EP/Br )

EP/Br 36-40

Ref: EP/Br 36

Governors' minutes, 1881 - 1922
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 37

Accounts, 1870 - 1922
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 38

Bank pass book, 1875 - 1900
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 39

Bank pass book, 1909 - 1934
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 40

Papers re the Dobbinson Charity, 1890 - 1920 Including: a short account of the trust, 1913; Charity Commission Orders, 1890, 1898; correspondence with Willington Ratepayers' Association, 1913 - 1915
(1 bundle)

Grice's Charity (Ref: EP/Br )

EP/Br 41-44

Ref: EP/Br 41

Governor's minutes, 1877 - 1922
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 42

Accounts, 1831 - 1921
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 43

Bank pass book, 1900 - 1934
(1 volume)

Ref: EP/Br 44

Papers re the Grice Charity, 1876-1922 Including: Charity Commission Scheme, 1876; correspondence re new Scheme, 1910; appointment of Rev. F.W. Glyn and M.R. Kirby as governors, 1914
(1 bundle)

William Russell Trusts and Almshouses (Ref: EP/Br)

EP/Br 199

Ref: EP/Br 199/1-201

Papers relating to the William Russell Trusts and Almshouses including trustees' minutes, 18 November 1960f.
(201 papers)

Miscellaneous (Ref: EP/Br Section 14)Ref: EP/Br 14

Number not used

Parish magazines (Ref: EP/Br section 01)

EP/Br 212/1-44, 46-149, 154-212

Ref: EP/Br 212/1

Parish newsletter, June 1972
(1 paper, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 212/2-15

Parish newsletter, August 1972 - August 1973
(18 papers, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 212/16-25

Parish newsletter, October 1973 - July 1974
(18 papers, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 212/26-44

Parish newsletter, September 1974 - February 1976
(56 papers, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 212/46-51

Parish newsletter, March 1976 - July 1976
(18 papers, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 212/52-62

Parish newsletter, September 1976 - July 1977
(48 papers, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 212/63-74

Parish newsletter, September 1977 - August 1978
(58 papers, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 212/75-84

Parish newsletter, October 1978 - July 1979
(44 papers, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 212/85-95

Parish newsletter, September 1979 - July 1980
(46 papers, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 212/96-99

Parish newsletter, September 1980 - December 1980
(16 papers, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 212/100-105

Parish newsletter, February 1981 - July 1981
(27 papers, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 212/106-116

Parish newsletter, September 1981 - July 1982
(46 papers, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 212/117-128

Parish newsletter, September 1982 - August 1983
(46 papers, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 212/129-139

Parish newsletter, October 1983 - August 1984
(41 papers, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 212/140-144

Parish newsletter, October 1984 - January 1985
(16 papers, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 212/145-149

Parish newsletter, March - May, July - August 1985
(23 papers, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 212/154-163

Parish newsletter, October 1985 - July 1986
(48 papers, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 212/164-173

Parish newsletter, September 1986 - July 1987
(54 papers, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 212/174-185

Parish newsletter, September 1987 - July 1988
(54 papers, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 212/186-201

Parish newsletter, September 1988 - December 1989
(78 papers, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 212/202-212

Parish newsletter, January 1990 - December 1990
(58 papers, printed)

Parish guides and histories (Ref: EP/Br section 02)

EP/Br 111-112, 140-141, 158, 203-206, 210-211

Ref: EP/Br 111

The Geometric Tracery of Brancepeth Church in the County of Durham, illustrated by Robert William Billings, London and Durham, 1845
(1 volume, card bound)

Ref: EP/Br 112

Illustrations of the Architectural Antiquities of the County of Durham: Ecclesiastical, Castellated and Domestic, by Robert William Billings, Durham, 1846
(1 volume, leather half-bound)

Ref: EP/Br 140

J. and E.W. Short: The Story of An English Parish Church sold in aid of the Restoration of Brancepeth Church, 1946
(1 booklet, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 141

James P. and Mark P. Merrington: Brancepeth 900: the Story of Brancepeth and its Rectors, 1085 - 1985, 1985
(1 booklet, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 158

Aide memoire of the eighth meeting of the 900th Anniversary Steering Committee, 30 October 1984
(1 file)

Ref: EP/Br 203-206

Printed visitors guides and drafts, n.d. [c.1950 - 1984]
(2 papers, 1 booklet, 1 file)

Ref: EP/Br 210-211

Press cuttings about Brancepeth Church and St. Brandon 'Mystery Saint', n.d.
(2 papers)

Photographs (Ref: EP/Br section 03)

EP/Br 116

Ref: EP/Br 116

Photograph of The Smithy, Brancepeth, c.1910
(1 photograph)

Visitors' books (Ref: EP/Br section 04)

EP/Br 129, 167

Ref: EP/Br 129

Visitors' book, 7 August 1973 - 25 August 1978
(1 volume, plastic bound)

Ref: EP/Br 167

Visitors' book, 13 July 1977 - 8 August 1990
(1 volume, plastic bound)

Events (Ref: EP/Br section 05)

EP/Br 207-209, 212/150-153, 213-214, 221

Ref: EP/Br 207-208

Printed notice and programme for the Festival of Flowers at Brancepeth Church, 13 - 15 September 1968
(1 paper, 1 booklet)

Ref: EP/Br 209

Programme for Music for a Summer Evening in Brancepeth Castle, in aid of Brancepeth Church Restoration Fund, 13 July 1979
(1 paper)

Ref: EP/Br 212/150-153

Brancepeth Flower Festival, 13 - 15 September 1985
(1 booklet, 3 papers, printed)

Ref: EP/Br 212/213

Letter from Brancepeth Parish Council to Reverend A.D. Chesters, Brancepeth concerning a cleaning for the Silver Jubilee, 28 February 1977
(1 paper)

Ref: EP/Br 212/214

Letter from Brancepeth Parish Council to Reverend A.D. Chesters concerning the organisation of a village 'Tidy-Up' for the Jubilee celebrations, 5 March 1977
(1 paper)

Ref: EP/Br 221

Publicity literature for Son et Fleur Flower Festival events to celebrate the 1500th anniversary of St Brandon, Brancepeth church, 2017
(3 papers, printed)

Bibles (Ref: EP/Br section 06)

EP/Br 55

Ref: EP/Br 55

"The New Testament with Expository Notes" (formerly in the Parish Church), 1772
(1 volume)



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