An 18th century stained glass window depicting the martyrdom of St Laurence has been restored and is now better displayed in the Priory Church of St Laurence, Blackmore. The "window" was dedicated on Sunday 10 August 2014 (appropriately St Laurence Day, the patronal festival) and marks the 900th anniversary of the church.
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Tuesday, 30 September 2014
Monday, 29 September 2014
High Country History Group: Theydon Mount: New Church Guide Now Available
High Country History Group: Theydon Mount: New Church Guide Now Available: To coincide with the 400th anniversary celebrations of the rededication in 1614 of St Michael's Church, Theydon Mount, a new colour ...
Doddinghurst: New Book to Mark Dedication of New War Memorial
A new book has just been published to mark the dedication of a new War Memorial outside All Saints Church in the village. The unveiling ceremony was held on Saturday 6 September 2014. Both the book and the fund raising for the new memorial have been the work of local people forming the 'Doddinghurst War Memorial Committee'.
The fallen of the First World War - ten soldiers - have already been commemorated, but those who died during the Second World War have not. They include five soldiers and five civilians.
Monday, 15 September 2014
Blackmore: Bull Planning Appeal Comprehensively Dismissed
A Planning Appeal against the decision made by Brentwood Borough Council has been comprehensively dismissed by the Inspector in Bristol. On all counts the Inspector agreed with villagers that the building of two houses and a car barn, and alterations to the pub itself would be detrimental to the setting. For more read Judy Wood's blog entry: http://www.antique-teashop.co.uk/?tag=planning-appeal
Thursday, 11 September 2014
The Diary of Montague Hardwick Knott, 1957 (33)
Sunday continued a happy day.
There was a good number out in the evening – 40-50. Felt my recent sermons have
been too much on the side of human failure & that I should now present more
of the love & power of God. Have
tried faithfully to expound the appointed lessons & that has been the
emphasis but shall try to make some change next week. Popped into Shoreys for half an hour for an
exchange of news. H felt too tired to
come.
Called on Ted Clack on way to
the office on Monday. Ted gave me some photos of B’m taken from the air. We
hope we may make up some calendars for Xmas using the photos. Business is
rather slow.
[…]
Yesterday, I was busy with
correspondence in am & in pm went to B’m. […]
I called on the Hartleys. Mrs
H not at all well. The house is progressing but I guess it will be a month
before we are in. Had tea w the Newsons & after, took my first banns
parties in B’m. Then spoke at the Baptist C.E. Harvest Th’giving.
Had a nasty skid on way back
in heavy rain. Skidded out of side land into main road. Luckily nothing was
near or it could have been serious. Am grateful to God for my preservation. Was
glad to get home. This long drive is
proving trying.
This am I went to St M E17
& took H.C. assisted by Andrew Bowman. It was like going home. Went on to
coffee at Ch Hse. Saw the High twins, Derek Wood, John Robinson, Mrs Kemp, Mrs
Dowling & a host of others. H & I are due there on Tuesday evening next
for a little presentation. Called on Mrs Dru whom I promised to visit whilst
still at St M’s was glad I did so. Felt I was able to help.
More work at my desk in the
pm.
[Diary ends]
Monday, 8 September 2014
The Diary of Montague Hardwick Knott, 1957 (32)
Sunday 8.9.57
[…]
We followed our usual pattern
this am. Left home for B’m at 8.20. Called at Ongar Hospital & found Mrs
Jopson making excellent progress. Yesterday she walked a little.
Enjoyed the H.C. services at
B’m & Paslow Common & the preaching. Found several letters awaiting me.
One from Miss Mahoney’s half-sister. She wants to come & see me when we
have moved in. Came back a different way between Paslow C & Chipping Ongar
& found its countryside very pleasing. There was noticeably less traffic
going to B’m this has been usual though the summer but there was more about as
we returned.
[…]
Saturday, 6 September 2014
The Diary of Montague Hardwick Knott, 1957 (31)
Friday 6.9.57
Had busy afternoon yesterday & spent most of
the eve at 4 The Charter Rd., w Ada. She H & M were busy w wool-winding. I
sat & did cheques for G H Co divs & int.
[…]
Friday, 5 September 2014
The Diary of Montague Hardwick Knott, 1957 (30)
Shield of the De Vere family taken from the book now in the church safe |
Thursday 5.9.57
H brought my b’fast up
yesterday am. Got up at 9.45 feeling better. […]
Was up at 6.40 this am feeling
much more my old self.
H went to Town to change a
blouse which proved too small & I to B’m. We were all together for lunch.
Was interested to learn, when making my first call on the Brynes at the “Bull”,
that Mr B has a book on the old church giving illustrations in colour of the 16
shields which are on the roof bosses. Mr B is a sick man & I fear losing
ground. Both he & his wife seemed to appreciate my call.
Wednesday, 3 September 2014
The Diary of Montague Hardwick Knott, 1957 (29)
Tuesday 3.9.57
I find it easy to let the days
slip by & omit entries in this diary. […]
Saturday am A & I had a
short business session & in the pm I went to B’m & worked in the
Parish. H was taken up with various
jobs.
Sunday was a very happy day.
The services were spiritually uplifting. We learned with regret that Mrs
Marriage’s mother, Mrs Greenwood, had had a stroke on Thursday. She is at her
son’s farm. We had Mr Legg, lay reader at St Stephen’s E17 to tea & took
him to Paslow Common where he took the service. At the Parish Church we had our
best congregation & the singing was good.
Yesterday I worked at my desk
all am & H did washing. After an early lunch we took Ada & Miss Furness
to B’m where we made calls and saw the builder. In the evening we called on the
Vicar (KD) & Mrs Ayres & her sister Mrs Edmuns. Two choice Xians. […]
This am my old enemy was
knocking at my door. […]
Am off to bed. Best place for
me. […]
Tuesday, 2 September 2014
Theydon Mount: Church to Celebrate 400th Anniversary, 27 & 28 September 2014
ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH,
THEYDON MOUNT
CM16 7PP
Saturday 27th September,
7.30pm
Doors open 6.30
St Michael’s
Through the Ages
The story of St
Michael’s Church from its earliest beginnings, its rebuilding in 1614, and its
ups and downs from then until today will be told in a special evening
presentation by Anne Padfield, the choir and friends. The narrative will be interspersed with music
and readings.
Ticket
includes a glass of wine and refreshments
Tickets £10.00, from
Anne Padfield
Programme for 400th Anniversary weekend
Saturday 27th
September
11am-4pm ~ Exhibition in
the church
Evening presentation ~
St Michael’s Through the Ages
Doors open 6.30pm,
presentation begins 7.30pm
Sunday 28th
September
10am ~ Celebration
service with the Bishop of Chelmsford
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