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Correspondence relating to the setting up and running of the home, 1892-1980

 File — Box: 31 Bermondsey
Identifier: IOLM/BER/9/2/1

Scope and Contents note

Founded by the Dowager Duchess of Newcastle in memory of her husband Thomas Theobald Hohler, the home was opened in 1892 "for respectable poor persons, who require careful nursing, rest and fresh air". Correspondents include solicitors, clergy, Bishop of Southwark Peter Amigo, and Bishop of Arundel and Brighton Michael Bowen. The file was put together by the Reverend Mothers of the Bermondsey Congregation.

Dates

  • Creation: 1892-1980

Conditions Governing Access

Access to parts of this file may be restricted in accordance with the Institute's access policy.

Full Extent

1 file

Language of Materials

From the Sub-Series: English

BER Box 31

Formerly doc BER/300/2/453-490

General Physical Description note

Paper, ink, type (ink), pencil

Repository Details

Part of the Bermondsey Convent of Mercy Repository

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