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