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 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.