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Durham St. Margaret Parish

Reference: EP/Du.SM Catalogue Title: Durham St. Margaret Parish Area: Catalogue Category: Ecclesiastical Parish Records Description: Churchwardens: Church, Churchyard, Church Hall, Rectory

Covering Dates: 1794-2007

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Durham, St Margaret (Ref: EP/Du.SM)Churchwardens (Ref: EP/Du.SM)Church (Ref: EP/Du.SM section 01)Reports (Ref: EP/Du.SM)

1072, 1102/1-6

Archaeology (Ref: EP/Du.SMsection 01)

1072, 1102/1-2


Report of the archaeological monitoring of the installation of a gas supply, December 1995
(1 file)


Archaeological assessment of St. Margaret of Antioch Church, by P. F. Ryder, 1 Ford Terrace, Broomhaugh, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE 44 6EJ, November 2002
(19 papers, printed)


An Archaeological Watching Brief on St. Margaret of Antioch Church by P. F. Ryder, 1 Ford Terrace, Broomhaugh, Riding Mill, Northumberland, NE44 6EJ, Summer 2007
(1 file)

Repairs (Ref: EP/Du.SM section 02)

1112/1-4


Report on proposed improvements in West End of North Aisle at St. Margaret of Antioch Church by C. Downs, Chartered Architect, The Cathedral Architect's Office, The Great Kitchen, The College, Durham, DH1 3EQ , May 2004, revised September 2006 and January 2007 Includes: plans and elevations of proposed improvements in West End of North Aisle, May 1999 - November 2001
(6 papers, printed; 2 plans, 83cm x 60cm)


Report on proposed re-ordering of Vestry at St. Margaret of Antioch Church by C. Downs, Chartered Architect, The Cathedral Architect's Office, The Great Kitchen, The College, Durham, DH1 3EQ , May 2004, revised December 2006 Includes: plan and elevations of proposed re - ordering of Vestry, May 1999 - November 2001
(6 papers, printed; 2 plans 83cm x 60cm, 60cm x 62cm)


Report on proposed roofing repairs to St. Margaret of Antioch Church by C. Downs, Chartered Architect, The Cathedral Architect's Office, The Great Kitchen, The College, Durham, DH1 3EQ , June 2004, revised January 2007
(13 papers, printed)


Report on proposed general repairs to St. Margaret of Antioch Church by C. Downs, Chartered Architect, The Cathedral Architect's Office, The Great Kitchen, The College, Durham, DH1 3EQ , June 2004, revised January 2007 Includes: plan indicating floor repairs, May 2004
(13 papers, printed; 1 plan, 42cm x 30cm)

Restoration and repairs (Ref: EP/Du.SM)

77/23-24, 79/1-5, 166, 192, 790-791, 934, 936, 944-945, 948-949, 1091


18 December 1879 (1) George Gradon, Old Elvet, Durham, builder (2) Trustees of the Church Estate of St. Margaret, Durham Bond by (2) to (1) for the completion of the restoration and enlargement of the church
(4 papers)


18 December 1879 (1) George Bailes (2) Trustees of the Church Estate of Durham, St. Margaret Agreement between (1) and (2) to restore and enlarge the parish church
(4 papers)


Restoration Appeal Fund: agenda for a meeting to be held on 18 July 1944, 1944
(1 paper)


Specification for the proposed restoration of the nave and aisle roofs, May 1948
(6 papers)


Letter from Cordingley and McIntyre, architects, to Mr. Harrison, concerning the acceptance of the tender for work on St Margaret's from Messrs. Lazenby & Co. Ltd., 20 July 1948
(1 paper)


Plan of the church showing the proposed restoration of the roofs of the nave, south aisle, chantry chapel, drawing no. DCH 30, by Cordingley & McIntyre, architects, May 1948
(1 plan, 71 cm x 62 cm, dyeline)


Plan of the church showing the proposed restoration of the roofs of the nave, south aisle, chantry chapel, drawing no. DCH 30/2, by Cordingley & McIntyre, architects, May 1948
(1 plan, 97 cm x 68 cm, dyeline)


Notebook containing list of chapelwardens and parishioners subscribing to a rate for repairs on St. Margaret's church, 30 March 1869
(1 volume)


Statement of Church Restoration Fund account with Lloyds and Midland Bank, 18 April 1944 - 31 December 1949
(10 papers)


Inspection of Churches Measure, architect's report, including specification of work required in repairs, May 1973
(1 file)


Correspondence relating to work carried out on the church fabric, 23 July 1973 - 25 September 1976
(1 file)


Specification of repairs, 1984, and subsequent correspondence between P.J. Harbord, 9 Palatine View, Durham, churchwarden; Charlewood, Curry Partnership, 32-34 Mosley Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, architects; J.W. Lowry, Ltd., 64 Bath Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, builders and contractors; and others, 19 November 1984 - 21 November 1988
(1 file)


Correspondence concerning the repairs to the church, between Miss P. Carter, 13 Springwell Avenue, Durham, honorary treasurer and churchwarden; Charlewood, Curry Partnership, 32-34 Mosley Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, architects; and others, 28 February 1989 - 24 August 1993
(1 file)


Correspondence between Miss P. Carter, 13 Springwell Avenue, Durham, honorary treasurer; Mrs. K.E.L. Brooks, Ecclesiastical Insurance Group, Beaufort House, Runswick Road, Gloucester; J.W. Lowry Ltd., 64 Bath Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, builders and contractors; and others, concerning insurance claims and repairs for the door to the blower chamber/toilet and for the door on the south porch, 9 March 1992 - 4 October 1993
(1 file)


Correspondence between Miss P. Carter, 13 Springwell Avenue, Durham, honorary treasurer; S. Hatherall, Iceland Frozen Foods PLC, Second Avenue, Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside, Clwyd; K. Dangerfeld, Ecclesiastical Insurance Group, Beaufort House, Brunswick Road, Gloucester; and others, concerning damage to the railings and a buttress of St. Margaret's Church, 8 November 1991 - 16 April 1993
(1 file)


Copy of the proposed schedule of work for the provision of toilet accommodation in the organ blower chamber at St. Margaret's Church, submitted by Charlewood, Curry, Wilson and Atkinson, 32-34 Mosley Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, architects, December 1977
(1 file)


Correspondence between Miss P. Carter, 13 Springwell Avenue, Durham; Ecclesiastical Insurance Group, Beaufort House, Brunswick Road, Gloucester; and others, concerning the repair of St. Margaret's Church roof after two thefts of lead, 1 August 1980 - 28 September 1981
(1 file)


Specification and schedule of work for the redecoration of the interior of the church by C. Downs, Chartered Architect, The Great Kitchen, The College, Durham, DH1 3EQ, January 1998
(14 papers)

Plans (Ref: EP/Du.SM)

80/1-11


Plan showing the north elevation of St. Margaret's Church 'as at present', n.d.
(1 plan, 49 cm x 38 cm, tracing paper)


Section looking east, of St. Margaret's church as 'at present', n.d.
(1 plan, 49 cm x 38 cm, tracing paper)


Section through nave looking west, n.d.
(1 plan, 49 cm x 38 cm, tracing paper)


Section looking north, n.d.
(1 plan, 49 cm x 38 cm)


South elevation, n.d.
(1 plan, 49 cm x 38 cm)


Section looking east, n.d.
(1 plan, 49 cm x 38 cm)


Plan of the interior of church showing the seating arrangements, by C. Hodgson Fowler, architects, n.d.
(1 plan, 49 cm x 38 cm)


East and west elevations and hagioscopes of the plans of chancel arch, n.d.
(1 plan, 51 cm x 31 cm, tracing paper)


Plan of proposed new gateway, n.d.
(1 plan, 53 cm x 66 cm)


Plan of layout of church giving structural measurements, n.d.
(1 plan, 36 cm x 25cm, tracing paper)


Floor plan and sections, n.d.
(1 plan, 69 cm x 40 cm, tracing paper)

Heating and lighting (Ref: EP/Du.SM)

81/5-6, 86/1, 88/2, 1073


Letter from J.B. Lazenby to J.W. Curran, concerning citation for publication relating to electric lighting, 16 July 1931
(2 papers)


Letter from W. Fitzgerald, Edison Swan Electric Co. to J.W. Curran concerning concealed electric lighting, 28 July 1931
(3 papers)


Correspondence relating to the installation of oil-fired heating system with specification and estimates for supply of fuel, 24 June 1968 - 14 March 1970 Includes plan of new oil-fired boiler installation, drawing no. 873/1 July 1968
(74 papers, 1 plan, 73 cm x 51 cm, dyeline)


Correspondence relating to new drainage, interior fittings, election of sidesmen, the installation of a heating system and the installation of an electricity supply, n.d. Catalogue of Wrought Iron & Steel Welded and Riveted Boilers, by J.J. Spoor, Gas and Hot Water Engineer, South Works, Bishop Auckland, n.d. Mr. J. Chismans scheme showing heating pipes, n.d.
(1 booklet; 91 papers, 1 plan)


'Specification and schedule of work for new electrical and lighting installations at St. Margaret's Church, Durham', June 1997
(1 file)

Furniture and plate (Ref: EP/Du.SM)

40-41, 81/9, 83, 87/8-10, 946-947


Pew Book, 1794
(1 volume)


Pew Book, 1794 - 1795 Plan of Church and pews infolded
(1 volume)


Photograph of a silvered brass cross and 2 candlesticks, n.d. [c.1965]
(1 photograph, 12 cm x 15 cm, black and white)


List of donations for furniture and for flooring the eastern end of the chancel, 27 September 1869
(1 paper)


Copy letter from H. Roberts to Mrs. Ramshaw acknowledging receipt of brass candlesticks, n.d. [c.1896]
(1 paper)


List of subscribers for the presentation of a pair of candlesticks, 1896
(1 booklet)


List of subscribers to, and details of the sum subscribed, for a pair of candlesticks, n.d. [c.1896]
(1 booklet)


Correspondence between Miss P. Carter, 13 Springwell Avenue, Durham; P. Wills, Diocesan Registry, Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland; and others, concerning the making and installation of a Madonna statue, 22 February 1993 - 8 August 1994
(1 file)


Correspondence between Miss P. Carter, 13 Springwell Avenue, Durham; the Diocesan Registry, Bishop Auckland; and others, concerning the decoration of the Lady Chapel and the making and installation of a railing outside the vestry, 12 January 1994 - 26 November 1994
(1 file)

Tower (Ref: EP/Du.SM)

84/1


Correspondence relating to the restoration of the tower, 14 May 1897 - 26 February 1898
(10 papers)

Windows (Ref: EP/Du.SM)

74/6, 84/2-9


Newspaper cuttings referring to the east window in the church and to a legacy made by Francis Callaghan in 1675, n.d.
(2 papers)


Correspondence relating to the Shafto memorial window, and application for a faculty, 23 April 1900 - 29 November 1900
(53 papers)


Drawing of the window in the south aisle, May 1900
(1 plan, 28 cm x 38cm, tracing paper, ink, colour wash)


Service of dedication of the Shafto memorial windows in the south aisle and west end, by the Lord Bishop of Argyll and the Isles, All Saints Day, 1 November 1900
(1 paper)


Service of dedication of the Shafto Thanksgiving windows in the north aisle together with a brass lectern and credence table, All Saints Day 1 November 1902
(1 paper)


List of subscribers and balance sheet for the Shafto memorial windows, November 1900
(1 booklet)


List of subscriptions to the Shafto Memorial Fund, 29 May 1900 - 4 April 1901
(1 volume, cloth bound)


Minute book of the late Lieutenant Charles D. Shafto's memorial window, 18 June - 27 November 1900
(1 volume, card bound)


Account book for the Shafto Memorial Fund, 16 May 1900 - 1 January 1901
(1 volume, card bound)

Organ (Ref: EP/Du.SM)

85/1-5, 159-160, 663, 766, 886, 889, 950-954


14 October 1915 (1) Harrison and Harrison, organ builders (2) George Madge of Crossgate, joiner Agreement that (2) should rent a cottage situate at no. 8 Grape Lane, owned by (1) at a yearly rent of £10
(1 paper)


Estimate from Harrison and Harrison for the construction of two full manuals CC to A, 58 notes and a pedal organ CCC to F30 for St. Margaret's church, 22 November 1915
(5 papers)


Correspondence and receipts relating to the new organ, 7 October 1915 - 30 January 1917
(8 papers)


Correspondence relating to the appointment of organist and choirmaster at St. Margaret's church, 20 July - 24 July 1915, 25 September 1918, 19 June 1919, and 10 July - 5 August 1968
(papers)


Form of Service to be used at the dedication of the new organ in memory of parishioners and others who have given their lives for King and country, 31 January 1917
(1 paper)


Letter from Geoffrey Richardson of Durham, organist and choirmaster, to the rector of St. Margaret's concerning an increase in his salary, 19 April 1870
(1 paper)


Directions by Rev. H. Robertson and the churchwardens for the organ-blower, n.d.
(1 paper)


Accounts and correspondence re organ fund, 3 August 1972 - 20 September 1976
(1 file)


Correspondence concerning restoration of organ, 19 February 1971 - 5 June 1972
(1 file, typescript)


Form of service for the dedication of the new organ, installed in memory of parishioners who had died in the First World War, 31 January 1917
(1 booklet)


Pages from parish magazine, concerning the new organ, January - March 1917
(2 papers, printed)


Copy specification for the organ, produced by Harrison and Harrison, Durham, 1917, used in the restoration of the organ, c.1972
(1 paper, 14 cm. x 22 cm., printed)


1 September 1977 (1) Rev. Stephen Charles Davis of St. Margaret's Rectory, South Street, Durham City, rector of the parish of St. Margaret (2) St. Margaret's Church Committee (3) Rev. Alfred David Parkes of Christ Church Vicarage, Gateshead Agreement by (1) and (2) that (3) shall be organist and choirmaster of the church of St. Margaret, at a salary of £500 p.a.
(1 file)


18 September 1982 (1) Rev. Stephen Charles Davis of St. Margaret's Rectory, South Street, Durham City, rector of the parish of St. Margaret (2) St. Margaret's Church Council (3) Edward Gareth Lloyd Agreement by (1) and (2) that (3) shall be organist and choirmaster of the church of St. Margaret, at a salary of £200 p.a.
(1 file)


Brief history and specification of the organ in the church of St. Margaret of Antioch, Crossgate, Durham, n.d.
(1 paper)


Notes about the organ and various pieces of furniture in St. Margaret's and St. John's, Durham, made by D.I. Harrison, January 1965
(2 papers)

Memorials (Ref: EP/Du.SM)

85/6, 88/6, 891


Open letter from Ralph Watson, Rector, and A. Harrison and George Hauxwell, churchwardens, concerning subscriptions for the erection of two gun-metal plates on the north and south walls of the chancel arch, commemorating the men who died during WW1, 21 October 1919
(1 paper)


Balance sheet concerning the Ellam Memorial, March 1909, and details of work carried out, July 1905 - March 1909
(4 papers)


Newspaper cutting, 'St. Margaret's Durham: dedication of [war] memorial tablets', Durham County Advertiser, 22 October 1920
(1 paper)

Photographs (Ref: EP/Du.SM )

674, 761, 899/3-4, 899/7-16, 900, 914, 1042-1043, 1048, 1056-1059


Picture of St. Margaret's Chapel by W. Pearson, n.d.
(1 paper)


Photograph of altar and stained glass window behind, n.d
(1 photograph, black and white, framed)


Photograph of general view of the east of church interior, n.d. [early 20th c.?]
(1 black and white photograph, 8.2 cm. x 5.5 cm.)


Photograph of the north aisle and organ case, n.d. [early 20th c.?]
(1 black and white photograph, 6.2 cm. x 8.2 cm.)


Photograph of the north west exterior corner of church, n.d. [early 20th c.?]
(1 black and white photograph, 10.7 cm. x 8.2 cm.)


Photograph of the main altar brought forward whilst repair of choir is in progress, n.d. [early 20th c.?]
(1 black and white photograph, 6.4 cm. x 8.8 cm.)


Photograph of north west interior of church, n.d. [early 20th c.?]
(1 black and white photograph, 10.8 x 8.2 cm.)


Photograph of brass lectern, n.d. [early-mid 20th c.]
(1 black and white photograph, 8.6 cm. x 11.3 cm.)


Photograph of south west exterior of church, n.d. [early-mid 20th c.?]
(1 black and white photograph, 11.1 cm. x 8.7 cm.)


Photograph of the Royal Arms over the north door of church, n.d. [early 20th c.?]
(1 black and white photograph, 9.7 cm. x 12.2 cm.)


Photograph of the High Altar at harvest festival, n.d. [early to mid 20th c.?]
(1 black and white photograph, 8.4 cm. x 8.1 cm.)


Photograph of view from nave towards south west corner of church, n.d. [early-mid 20th c.?]
(1 black and white photograph, 10.7 cm. x 8.1 cm.)


Photograph of the lady chapel, n.d. [early to mid 20th c.]
(1 black and white photograph, 11.2 cm. x 8.7 cm.)


Photograph of the lady chapel, including a Mothers' Union banner, n.d. [early-mid 20th c.]
(1 black and white photograph, 11.3 cm. x 8.8 cm.)


Album concerning the history of interior and exterior alterations at St. Margaret's Church, illustrated by photographs, n.d. [1920s?]
(1 album, 7 photographs)


Postcard showing St. Margaret's church and adjacent buildings, as viewed from the bottom of Crossgate, n.d. [c.1907-1921]
(1 postcard)


Photograph of St. Margaret's Church from the west, n.d.
(1 photograph, 16.5 cm. x 12 cm., black and white)


Photograph of St. Margaret's Church from Crossgate, n.d.
(1 photograph, 16.5 cm. x 12 cm., black and white)


Colour slide showing a detail of stonework repair at St. Margaret's Church n.d.
(1 slide, 5 cm. x 5 cm., colour)


Photograph showing the west tower of the church floodlit, by D.J. Whittaker, County Galleries, Durham, c.1996
(1 postcard, 15 cm. x 10 cm., coloured)


Photograph showing the exterior of the tower and south aisle of the church, by D.J. Whittaker, County Galleries, Durham, c.1996
(1 postcard, 15 cm. x 10 cm., coloured)


Photograph showing the interior of the church facing east, by D.J. Whittaker, County Galleries, Durham, c.1996
(1 postcard, 15 cm. x 15 cm., coloured)


Photograph showing the sculpture of the madonna and child, executed by Brian Scraton, by D.J. Whittaker, County Galleries, Durham, c.1996
(1 postcard, 15 cm. x 15 cm., coloured)

Building (Ref: EP/Du.SM )

662


Letter of Church Commissioners re 'Buildings of special architectural or historic interest', 22 July 1950
(1 paper)

Churchyard (Ref: EP/Du.SM section 02)Agreements (Ref: EP/Du.SM)

651, 1002


Copy of appropriation of part of burial ground as glebe, 16 March 1939
(1 booklet)


Details of a Tree Preservation Order made by Durham City Council on the trees within St. Margaret's Churchyard, 15 December 1981
(1 file)

Burial Board Committee (Ref: EP/Du.SM)

73/10, 77/26


Minutes of the meetings of the Burial Board Committee, 20 July - 8 November 1888
(1 file)


Minutes of the Burial Ground Committee meetings, 26 July and 9 August 1888
(2 papers)

Closure and discontinuance of burials (Ref: EP/Du.SM )

72/3, 87/2, 787, 917, 1099


Paper relating to the discontinuation of burials in the churchyard, 2 February 1899
(1 paper)


Correspondence relating to the closure of the old burial ground, 10 - 21 August 1854
(4 papers)


Correspondence with various bodies concerning the extension and the subsequent closure of the churchyard, 7 September 1926 - 31 December 1976
(1 file)


Printed copy, with plan, recording the order-in-council closing part of St. Margaret's graveyard for burials, 15 November 1976
(1 paper, 21 cm. x 30 cm., printed)


Order in council that burials should be discontinued in the remainder of the churchyard of St. Margaret of Antioch as shown hatched on the plan annexed hereto, 19 December 1996
(2 papers, printed)

Registers of graves (Ref: EP/Du.SM )

38-39, 155-158, 789


Register of graves, 1889 - 1951
(1 volume)


Register of Inscriptions of headstones removed in 1939 with plan showing original positions of headstones
(1 volume)


Notebook containing record of burials: dates, fees and positions of graves, April 1914 - January 1923
(1 volume)


Notebook containing list of graves and fees, 1923 - 1941
(1 volume)


Notebook containing list of graves and fees, 1923 - 1942
(1 volume)


Notebook containing record of burials: dates and fees, 1931 - 1941
(1 volume)


Index of names and inscriptions on graveslabs for which application for a faculty to remove the perimeter of the graveyard was petitioned, October 1972
(1 file)

Maintenance and repairs (Ref: EP/Du.SM )

72/4, 87/3, 788


20 February 1954 (1) Rev. H.D. Duncan and the churchwardens (2) The Mayor, Alderman and Citizens of Durham City Agreement that (1) grant (2) control over the burial ground according to Section 10 of the 1906 Act Includes plan of burial ground
(1 plan, 21 cm x 21cm, waxed paper)


Statement and receipts for work on the churchyard restoration and building work, including subscription list, and building works survey 1869, 1881 and April - May 1896
(16 papers, 1 booklet)


Correspondence of Dr. J.S. Law, churchwarden, with various parties, concerning work to the church fabric and churchyard, 17 February 1969 - 1 December 1970
(1 file)

Extension (Ref: EP/Du.SM )

72/1-2, 73/1-8, 73/12-13, 77/27, 179, 268-301, 665


Bills and receipts for work to the new churchyard and boundary walls, 14 August - 26 December 1820
(6 papers)


5 January 1821 (1) David Swan of Framwellgate, gent (2) John Thompson of South Street, Durham, cabinet maker and chapelwarden; and others Articles of agreement for the sale of a piece of land situate in South Street from (1) to (2) for the sum of £300 to be annexed to and use as part of the churchyard
(1 paper)


Report of the Committee to the select vestry appointed 27 April 1886 on the proposed additional burial ground, 13 January 1888
(1 file)


Bill of costs, relating to proposed additions to churchyard, issued by Richard Peele, Solicitor, 27 April 1886 - 15 November 1888
(1 file)


Minutes of a meeting of the select vestry, concerning the extension of the burial ground, n.d., c.1888
(7 papers)


Questionnaire relating to the number of burials and the proposed new burial ground, n.d., c.1888
(6 papers)


List of owners and occupiers of dwelling places within 100 yards of proposed extension to burial ground including Crossgate, Grape Lane, Alexander Terrace, Allergate, Wardells Terrace, Neville Street and South Street, n.d. [c.1888]
(1 file)


Correspondence from George Ord, architect; R. Peele, solicitor; and others; relating to the proposed new burial ground, 13 August 1886 - 7 June 1926
(15 papers)


Rough copy of a letter from the Vestry Clerk to the Secretary of State, concerning the proposed extension to the churchyard, 30 June 1887
(3 papers)


Conditions of Contract for the proposed extension to the burial ground, February 1888
(1 file)


Account from J.G. Burrell, architect, concerning the proposed extension to the churchyard, 31 May - 31 August 1926
(2 papers)


Rough drawing of gates for the churchyard, n.d.
(1 plan, 8 cm. x 12cm, card)


Plan showing the proposed extension of the burial ground, by George Ord, architect, n.d. [c.1888]
(1 plan, 89 cm x 57 cm, waxed linen, coloured)


Notice of vestry meeting with reference to the proposed additional burial ground, 13 January 1888
(1 paper)


Correspondence, newspaper cuttings, notices and minutes of vestry and committee meetings concerning the extension of St. Margaret's churchyard: authority, funds, tenders etc., 23 April 1871 - 15 November 1888
(25 papers)


Notice by Richardson Peele, vestry clerk, of a committee meeting concerning the new burial ground and minutes of that meeting, 8 - 15 December 1886
(2 papers)


Letter from James Longden at Church Street, Durham, to Richardson Peele, vestry clerk, concerning the new burial ground, 25 January 1887
(1 paper)


Letter from Richardson Peele, vestry clerk, concerning the consent of owners and occupiers of land to be used for the new burial ground, endorsed with a list of names and their decisions, 15 February 1887
(1 paper)


Letter from Richardson Peele, vestry clerk, concerning the new burial ground, 15 February 1887
(2 papers)


Letter from Charles Chapman of Durham, solicitor, to Richardson Peele, vestry clerk, concerning consent of tenants to extension of churchyard, 21 March 1887
(1 paper)


Memorandum of meeting in vestry concerning the new burial ground, 3 May 1887
(1 paper)


Letter from William Lisle, clerk to the Durham Union Board of Guardians, to Richardson Peele, vestry clerk, concerning their consent to the extension of the churchyard, 9 May 1887
(1 paper, damaged top right corner)


Letter from John Slack of North Road, Durham, bookseller etc., to Richardson Peele, vestry clerk, concerning a meeting of ratepayers to consider the extension of the churchyard (poster included), 19 May 1887
(2 papers)


Minutes of a committee meeting concerning the new burial ground, 21 July 1887
(1 paper)


Draft letter from Richardson Peele, vestry clerk, to Charity Commission, London, concerning the application of funds to the new burial ground, 15 November 1887
(2 papers)


Correspondence between Richardson Peele, vestry clerk, and C. Chapman, solicitor, George Newton, sexton, Rev. H. Roberson, John Dodd, William Lisle, clerk to the Guardians of Durham Union, all of Durham, the Home Secretary and the Charity Commission concerning a new burial ground, 14 January - 12 November 1887
(19 papers)


Minutes of a meeting of the Trustees of St. Margaret's Church Estate concerning the new burial ground, 23 January 1888
(1 paper)


Minutes of a committee meeting concerning the new burial ground, 8 February 1888
(1 paper)


Minutes of meetings of the committee concerning the new burial ground, 8 February - 23 May 1888
(3 papers)


Notice by Richardson Peele, vestry clerk, concerning tenders for work on the new burial ground, 9 February 1888
(1 paper)


Bill from The Durham Chronicle to Richardson Peele, vestry clerk, concerning advertising in connection with the new burial ground, 10-17 February 1888
(1 paper)


Letters from Richardson Peele, vestry clerk, concerning vestry meetings to discuss the new burial ground, 24 February 1888
(2 papers)


Letters to Richardson Peele, vestry clerk, from various masons and builders concerning tenders for work on the new burial ground, 25-27 February 1888
(1 file)


Report of the committee in connection with the new burial ground to the select vestry, 1 March 1888
(4 papers)


Letter from Richardson Peele, vestry clerk, to builders having submitted tenders for work on the new burial ground, 2 March 1888
(1 paper)


Letter from J. Gibson of Durham to Richardson Peele, vestry clerk, concerning work on the new burial ground, 2 March 1888
(1 paper)


Letter from Charity Commission, London, to Richardson Peele, vestry clerk, concerning funds for the new burial ground, 10 March 1888
(1 paper)


Letter from Durham Bank to Richardson Peele, vestry clerk, concerning funds for the new burial ground, 12 March 1888
(1 paper)


Letter from Richardson Peele, vestry clerk, to Mr. W. Cherry at Durham concerning the construction of a wall adjoining his property for the new burial ground, 24 May 1888
(1 paper)


Letter from Richardson Peele, vestry clerk, to G. Ord, Durham, concerning his account for work done on the new burial ground, 24 May 1888
(1 paper)


Letter from George Ord, Durham, to Richardson Peele, vestry clerk, concerning receipt for money paid to him for work done on new burial ground, 26 May 1888
(1 paper)


Letter from Richardson Peele, vestry clerk, to Messrs. Sarsfield and Coxon, churchwardens, concerning work on and consecration of the new burial ground, 4 July 1888
(1 paper)


Letter from Richardson Peele, vestry clerk, to John Dodds of Durham concerning a meeting of the committee to consider funds for the new burial ground, 19 July 1888
(1 paper)


Notice of a committee meeting concerning the new burial ground, 30 August 1888
(1 paper)


Correspondence, notices and minutes of committee meetings, bills and accounts concerning the new burial ground, 24 September 1888 - 6 February 1889
(1 file)


Correspondence between Richardson Peele, vestry clerk, and burial ground committee members, Rev. H. Roberson, the Bishop of Durham, Mrs. Gibson and George Ord, all of Durham, and the Charity Commission, London, concerning plans, funds, work for and consecration of the new burial ground, 3 January - 22 September 1888
(1 file)


Letter from Rev. H. Roberson, rector, to Richardson Peele, vestry clerk, concerning the new burial ground, 2 May [1887/8]
(1 paper)


Notes by Richardson Peele, vestry clerk, concerning the new burial ground, n.d.
(1 paper)


Conveyance of additional burial grounds to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners from the Dean and Chapter of Durham, 5 July 1875 (paper, 1 file)

War graves (Ref: EP/Du.SM )

1111


Notification of an agreement with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission that the Parochial Church Council has agreed for an annual payment to maintain in good order the listed war graves, n.d. [early 20th century]
(1 paper, typescript)

Access (Ref: EP/Du.SM )

85/7


Correspondence from Arthur Harrison to A. Carriline concerning the use of keys and access to churchyard, 13 - 14 October 1915
(3 papers)

Sexton (Ref: EP/Du.SM )

173, 186


Notice of a vestry meeting to appoint a sexton, applications invited, 5 April 1870
(1 paper)


Letter from William Robinson, sexton, to the churchwardens, sidesmen and vestry of St. Margaret's requesting an increase in salary, n.d.
(1 paper)

Church hall/parish institute (Ref: EP/Du.SM section 03)

See also Churchwardens: Parish Property, under South Street
For 'Parochial Institute Account', 1950 - 1951, see EP/Du.SM 660

Photographs (Ref: EP/Du.SM)

899/1-2, 5-6, 17; 1049-1054


Photograph of the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the new church hall, 2 October 1912
(1 black and white photograph, 13.6 cm. x 8.5 cm.)


Photograph of the foundation stone of the new church hall in the process of being lowered into position by Charles Duncombe Shafto, with Ralph Watson, rector, also in attendance, 2 October 1912
(1 black and white photograph, 13.6 cm. x 8.5 cm.)


Photograph of procession [up Crossgate] from the church to the laying of the foundation stone at the new church hall, 2 October 1912
(1 black and white photograph, 14.3 cm. x 8.6 cm.)


Photograph of procession [up Crossgate] from the church to the laying of the foundation stone at the new church hall, led by the Church Lads' Brigade, 2 October 1912
(1 black and white photograph, 13.7 cm. x 8.5 cm.)


Photograph of rectory garden party and sale, showing C.J. Thurlow, rector, Mr. Curren, Mrs. Carter and two others, n.d. [c.1930]
(1 black and white photograph, 12 cm. x 16.3 cm.)


Colour-slide showing the last days of the Institute, n.d. [1990s]
(1 slide, 5 cm. x 5 cm., colour)


Colour-slide of old hall showing the inscription on the foundation stone laid by Charles D. Shafto on 2 October 1912, n.d. [1990s]
(1 slide, 5 cm. x 5 cm., colour)


Colour-slide of fungus on skirting boards, n.d. [1990s]
(1 slide, 5 cm. x 5 cm., colour)


Colour-slide showing demolition work in progress, n.d. [1990s]
(1 slide, 5 cm. x 5 cm., colour)


Colour-slide of workman standing in front of demolition warning notice, n.d. [1990s]
(1 slide, 5 cm. x 5 cm., colour)


Colour-slide showing demolition in progress, n.d. [1990s]
(1 slide, 5 cm. x 5 cm., colour)

Plans (Ref: EP/Du.SM )

993-1000
Sketches and plans of the St. Margaret's Hall Project drawn by Jane Darbyshire Associates, chartered architects, Millmount, Ponteland Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, for the Three Rivers Housing Association


Set of photocopied drawings, nos. 93/321/1-4, for the Three Rivers Housing Association, showing plans for flats for single persons or childless couples on the site of the former St. Margaret's Infant School, as part of St. Margaret's Church Hall Project, February 1994 Scale: 1 : 100
(1 file)


Sketch of the view looking north from Palatine View as existing, no number given, n.d. [1994] No scale given
(1 plan, 59.5 cm. x 42 cm. photocopied)


Sketch looking north from Palatine View as proposed, no number given, n.d. [1994] No scale given
(1 plan, 59.5 cm. x 42 cm., photocopied)


Revised site layout, no. 93/321/10A, November 1994 Scale: 1 : 100
(1 plan, 84 cm. x 60 cm., dyeline, pen and colour-wash)


Plan of Block A showing lower and upper ground floors and east and west elevations, no. 93/321/12, n.d. [October 1994] Scale: 1 : 100
(1 plan, 60 cm. x 42 cm., dyeline)


Plan of Block B showing ground, first and second floors and east, west and south elevations, n.d. [October 1994] Scale: 1 : 100
(1 plan, 60 cm. x 42 cm. dyeline)


Copy plan of St. Margaret's Church Hall as shown on the Land Registry certificate of the area sold to Three Rivers Association, no. DU 47208, n.d. [1994]
(1 plan, 21 cm. x 29.5 cm., photocopied)


Copy plan of St. Margaret's Church Hall site as shown on the Land Registry certificate, indicating the blue area of access, no. DU 47208, n.d. [1994]
(1 plan, 21 cm. x 29.5 cm., photocopied, with coloured pencil)

Site and building (Ref: EP/Du.SM )

652, 698, 894-897


Copy of appropriation of part of burial ground as addition to parish hall site, 20 July 1939
(paper, 1 booklet)


Correspondence re St. Margaret's Institute, including conveyance of land as addition to churchyard, and plans, 8 January 1972 - 18 March 1975
(1 paper, 1 file)


Programme of a variety show at Durham Town Hall, staged to celebrate the laying of the foundation stone of St. Margaret's Parish Hall, 2 October 1912
(1 paper)


Souvenir booklet to commemorate the opening of St. Margaret's Parish Hall, containing quotations and mottos chosen by various Durham churchmen and other individuals, 2 April 1913
(1 booklet)


Booklet showing various views of the interior and exterior of St. Margaret's Church, produced to commemorate the opening of the Parish Hall and a sale of work in aid of the Parish Hall fund, 2-3 April 1913
(1 booklet)


Programme of events for the opening of the Parish Hall and sale of work in aid of the Parish Hall fund, 2-3 April 1913
(1 booklet)

Financial records (Ref: EP/Du.SM )

188-189, 193, 697


Diary for St. Margaret's Parish Institute containing meetings of local societies, May 1953 - February 1955
(1 volume)


Bills and receipts and correspondence concerning the hire and maintenance of St. Margaret's parish hall, 16 October 1946 - 6 January 1948
(139 papers)


Statement of Institute account with Lloyds and Midland Bank, 16 January 1946 - 7 September 1948
(12 papers)


Notice of recognizance for St. Margaret's Parish Hall Theatre, 16 October 1946
(3 papers)

Rectory (Ref: EP/Du.SMsection 04)Improvements and maintenance (Ref: EP/Du.SM)

194, 654, 661, 942


Statement of Rectory Repairs Account of St. Margaret's Parochial Church Council with the Midland Bank, 12 July 1948 - 31 December 1949
(1 paper)


Counterpart mortgage for loan to improve parsonage house, 1 May 1941
(2 papers)


Memorandum re maintenance of parsonage houses, December 1949
(paper, 1 booklet)


Correspondence between Miss P. Carter, 13 Springwell Avenue, Durham; G.W.Heslop, Diocesan Office, Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland,; Alan Lee of Hayton, Lee and Braddock, chartered architects and surveyors, Owengate House, Durham City; and others, concerning the improvements to the rectory of St. Margaret, Durham, 2 November 1987 - 18 March 1988
(1 file)

Plans (Ref: EP/Du.SM)

939-941


Plan of proposed new garage for St. Margaret's Rectory, including existing plan, elevations and site plan, proposed plan, front and side elevations, roof plan and sections A.A. and B.B., drawn by Hayton, Lee and Braddock, architects and surveyors, Owengate House, Durham City, March 1988 Scale: 1 : 50 Originally enclosed in EP/Du.SM 938
(1 plan, 84 cm. x 59 cm., dyeline, coloured)


Plan of proposed improvements to St. Margaret's Rectory showing ground floor, first floor plans and section A.A., reference DV 30/10, drawn by Hayton, Lee and Braddock, architects and surveyors, Owengate House, Durham City, 12 November 1987 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1 : 96]
(1 plan, 59 cm. x 42 cm., dyeline)


Photocopy of plan of Durham St. Margaret's Rectory showing central heating radiators, bathroom, W.C. and new manhole additions, reference DV 30/10 Revision A, drawn by Hayton Lee and Braddock, architects and surveyors, Owengate House, Durham City, November 1987 Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet [1 : 96] See: EP/Du.SM 8
(1 photocopy, 59 cm. x 42 cm.)

Photographs (Ref: EP/Du.SM)

1046


Colour slide showing part of the rectory among trees, n.d.
(1 slide, 5 cm. x 5 cm., coloured)

Site (Ref: EP/Du.SM)

943


Correspondence between Miss P. Carter, 13 Springwell Avenue, Durham; The Church Commissioners, 1 Millbank, London; W. Hurworth, Diocesan Office, Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland; concerning the legal transfer of the rectory site from the Durham Diocesan Board of Finance to the Church Commissioners, 25 October 1993 - 18 February 1995
(1 file)