Reference
BY9/4
Title
Minute book,
Date free text
1907 - 1943.
Production date
From: 1907 To: 1943
Scope and Content
Includes interesting details: e.g. p.1 Mr Aveline was requested to superintend the removal of the Gallery from the Infants Class Room,;
p.17 A very hearty vote of congratulation was passed to Dr & Mrs Brown on the occasion of their Golden Wedding Day.
p.26 Mr Aveline was asked to see Mr R. Jarvis about the large tree in his garden being clipped as the branches greatly darken the windows of the Chapel,;
p.26 Mr Wagstaff, of Thurleigh, asked to have his house thatched and offered to provide the straw if the Trustees would pay for the labour.
pp.33 That Mr Alger's portrait of Dr Brown be purchased for Two guineas that the Secretary have it framed & hung in the Vestry.
p.33 That a Sub-Committee be appointed to consider the desirability of forming a Bunyan Museum (this resolution was not carried); p.36 That a Sub-Committee be appointed to consider the desirability of the formation of a Bunyan Museum, either by adaptation of one of the present rooms or by building on the grounds of Howard House.
p.47 It was resolved that the Trust contribute £1 to the Coronation Festivities at Stagsden,;
p.53 That the Trustees purchase the corner plot of land at New Fenlake from Mr Howkins... That the Trustees are willing to erect thereon a suitable building to seat 100 people;
p.68 That £10 be lent to Mr James Bowler of Elstow, to be repaid by installments, to enable him to send his daughter to a Training College, to fit her for a Certificated Teacher,;
p.176 Purchase of 22, Waterloo Rd. as manse;
p.196 Read a letter from Mr C.R. Watson asking permission to photograph a steel plate engraving of John Bunyan for a client.
Resolved that permission to photograph or reproduce copies of any of the Bunyan relics cannot be allowed,;
p.204 Arrangements for Bunyan Tercentenary celebrations.
p.208 Mr Riddey ...reported that a Stagsden family were compelled to leave their home because of its unsafe condition and asking permission for them to occupy the old reading room adjoining the chapel, until a new home could be found.... Mr Riddy was informed that his request could not be granted,
p.210 Preparation for removal of memorial stones from burial ground.
p.210 Register of burials and marriages from 1825 -1855 at present in possession of Mrs Poynter,
p.223 Suggestions for celebrating the Bunyan Tercentenary,
p.236 Newspaper article referring to handing over of Bunyan pulpit to Bunyan Meeting by National Sunday School Union, also belfry doors from Elstow,
p.258 Proposal to reproduce copies of first Church Record Book,;
p.262 Newspaper account of renovations and alterations at Bunyan Meeting,;
p.279 Trustees again asking whether prepared to aid Council in widening Mill St,;
p.356 Newspaper cutting re Jn. Bunyan's tools,
p.361-2 Newspaper cuttings re flute and fiddle,
p.377-9 Newspaper cuttings re Bunyan relics,
p. 393 Receipt of fiddle for museum
p. 442 Newspaper cutting re handing over of Dr. Mott Harrison's Bunyan Library,
p. 453-4 Newspaper cuttings re Bunyan tankard and clock,
p.486 'Comfort's Fund' opened for members on active service.
p.506 Use of Bunyan Meeting by B.B.C.,; end papers: newspaper cuttings re death of the Rev. W. Charter Piggott"
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