P89/CYP - SAINT CYPRIAN'S, SAINT MARYLEBONE: CLARENCE GATE, WESTMINSTER

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P89/CYP

Title

SAINT CYPRIAN'S, SAINT MARYLEBONE: CLARENCE GATE, WESTMINSTER

Date(s)

  • 1873-2008 (Creation)

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Extent and medium

2.8 linear meters

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Biographical history

Celebrating its first Eucharist in 1866, Saint Cyprian's Church was a result of the dedication and perseverance by Father Charles Gutch to build a new church in the parish of Saint Marylebone, in order to help provide more access for the growing congregation. It was dedicated to Saint Cyprian of Carthage, a martyr, due to the Saint's reputation for kindness, goodness and aiding of the poor. However the choice of name was not without controversy and at first was objected to by the Bishop of London who saw it as out of keeping with the traditional naming regulations. In time the district was approved by the Queen and Saint Cyprian's became a distinct 'Parochial Charge', administered to by Father Gutch. However, it was not until after Father Gutch's death in 1896, that a permanent church was built. The church was designed by Ninian Comper, and is believed to have been the making of his successful career and architectural reputation. The Bishop of Kensington blessed the corner stone and it was laid on July 7th 1902 by Lady Wilfreda Biddulph, with construction finishing in 1903.

Archival history

P89/CYP 1873-2008 Collections level 2.8 linear meters St Cyprian's Church , Clarence Gate, Marylebone

Celebrating its first Eucharist in 1866, Saint Cyprian's Church was a result of the dedication and perseverance by Father Charles Gutch to build a new church in the parish of Saint Marylebone, in order to help provide more access for the growing congregation. It was dedicated to Saint Cyprian of Carthage, a martyr, due to the Saint's reputation for kindness, goodness and aiding of the poor. However the choice of name was not without controversy and at first was objected to by the Bishop of London who saw it as out of keeping with the traditional naming regulations. In time the district was approved by the Queen and Saint Cyprian's became a distinct 'Parochial Charge', administered to by Father Gutch. However, it was not until after Father Gutch's death in 1896, that a permanent church was built. The church was designed by Ninian Comper, and is believed to have been the making of his successful career and architectural reputation. The Bishop of Kensington blessed the corner stone and it was laid on July 7th 1902 by Lady Wilfreda Biddulph, with construction finishing in 1903.

Deposited in February 2012.

Records of Saint Cyprian's Church, Clarence Gate, Marylebone, including registers of marriages and confirmations; registers of church services; school log books; and parish magazines.

Listed in accordance with LMA Listing guidelines and classification scheme introduced October 2007. Arranged by sub-fonds then into series:

P89/CYP/A - Parish registers;

P89/CYP/B - Church services;

P89/CYP/I - Schools;

P89/CYP/J - Printed material.

Available for general access.

Copyright rests with the depositor.

English.

Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm

Catalogued by Sara King.
Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

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Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Deposited in February 2012.

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Scope and content

Records of Saint Cyprian's Church, Clarence Gate, Marylebone, including registers of marriages and confirmations; registers of church services; school log books; and parish magazines.

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Accruals

System of arrangement

Listed in accordance with LMA Listing guidelines and classification scheme introduced October 2007. Arranged by sub-fonds then into series:

P89/CYP/A - Parish registers;

P89/CYP/B - Church services;

P89/CYP/I - Schools;

P89/CYP/J - Printed material.

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Conditions governing access

Available for general access.

Conditions governing reproduction

Copyright rests with the depositor.

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

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English.

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Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm

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London Metropolitan Archives

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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

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  • English

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