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The convent

 File — Frame: 2nd shelf, left
Identifier: IOLM/ABI/10/4

Scope and Contents

The file consists of a coloured framed photograph of the Convent in Abingdon and some of the grounds. The file also includes a photograph of "Joymount - the cottage at Northcourt, Abingdon - the first Convent of the Sisters of Mercy in Abingdon founded in 1860. It is still there today and was, for many years, occupied by a catholic family of the name of Gosling" Also see the book by Penny Roker RSM 'Children of Mercy page 13. [Information supplied by Monica Sheehy RSM. 20th December 2015]. An Album of photographs, both black and white and coloured, donated by M Monica Sheehy RSM filled with photographs of the sisters of Abingdon. Though the photographs are not in strict chronological order, they range from 1918 to 2010. They are well labelled.

Dates

  • Creation: 1876-2010

Conditions Governing Access note

As a private archive, access to the Institute of Our Lady of Mercy Archive requires application to the Archivist and approval by the Institute's Leadership Team. Where items are closed for access, this is indicated at the appropriate level.

Full Extent

1 envelope (1 item)

Language of Materials

From the Sub-Fonds: English

Abingdon box 11 and Picture cupboard in the archive office

Accession #2018/008/02Album. There is no former location note

Good to moderate

Frame, glass, Photograph, The Album is in need of a little conservation

Repository Details

Part of the Bermondsey Convent of Mercy Repository

Contact:
Convent of Mercy
Parker's Row
London SE1 2DQ
020 7237 1098