Graves, Bulk, 1964-1981 1874-1998, bulk: 1964 - 1981

File — Box: BER 30

Identifier: IOLM/BER/8/7

Scope and Contents

M. Clare Moore RSM's grave number and interment note 1874; photocopies of rights of burial at Worthing and Broadwater Cemetery awarded to Susan Hanlon of St Mary's Convent, 1917; Sisters' graves in Broadwater to 1952; Sisters' graves in Worthing to 1952; Sisters' graves in Durrington, 1958; grave of M. Christina Kenneally 1968; lists of Bermondsey Sisters' burial places; correspondence regarding graves in Chislehurst, Kensal Green and Leytonstone cemeteries 1964-1998.

One letter regarding Chislehurst reads 'A plot, 48 feet by 18 feet, has been reserved in the Burial Ground here for the Sisters of Mercy. There is space for 24 graves – usually 6 feet 6 ins by 2 feet 6 ins, and it is enclosed by iron railings and a suitable double gate. The Bishop gave me permission to consecrate the new extension to the burial ground and the plot reserved for the sisters in the top portion beneath the Crucifix. The whole ground has now been consecrated.'

Dates

Creation: Bulk, 1964-1981 1874-1998
Creation: Majority of material found within 1964 - 1981

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.