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Above are two images I found amongst the papers of the Haslemere Collection. The first is an etching, but I am unable to read the signature; the second is an older print. This latter print is entitles MUNSTER CATHERDRALE, but doesn't compare to any images I can find. If anyone can identify either of these locations I would be glad to hear.

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Saints for 30th November

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Lady Ethelreda Mannock, 11th Abbess of the ​English Monastery of the ​Glorious Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Brussels. She was Abbess from 19/02/1762 – 15/11/1773. The Pectoral Staff and Veil are preserved at Downside Abbey.

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This handsome seal is that of Bishop, later Cardinal, Wiseman. It can be found on a letter to Dame Aloysia Brenan when she became Prioress at Winchester on the resignation, due to ill-health, of Abbess Lady Benedict MacDonald. Aloysia Brenan went on to become 16th Abbess .

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One of the beautifully embroidered crozier veils from the Haslemere Collection.

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The Monastery at East Bergholt.

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This was found in a drawer in the Library today. It lists the Abbesses of the English Benedictines at Brussels and those of the filiations.

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The accounts for 1794 - the Community were able to bring very little money with them and had to rely on gifts from benefactors to live. They were given, besides money, fabrics and clothe, straw for mattresses, furnishings, etc. AT the end of the year they were in credit to the tune of £27.10.11d.

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This beautiful, hand-painted bookmark, by Sr Mary Gertrude, depicting the Holy Spirit, was found in Sr Mary Gertrude’s handwritten book on the Rule of St Benedict — from the Haslemere Collection. 

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Benedictine Cultures Conference

Don’t forget the Call for Papers - closes on 29th July. I look forward to hearing from you. www.benedictinecultures.co.uk

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Three images from the Haslemere Collection. John Milner signed off the first set of accounts following the Community’s return to England and settling in Winchester. They were given a house in St Peter’s Street not far from Milner’s house.

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Memorial card for Lady Aloysia Brenan, 16th Abbess.

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Signed photograph of Pope Pius XI and letter relating to it, from the Haslemere Collection

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Benedictine Cultures Conference

Please do think about putting in a paper. CfP can be found at www.benedictinecultures.co.uk

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Sir Thomas Percy, 7th earl of Northumberland, martyred for his faith under Elizabeth. Father of the Foundress of the Brussels Benedictine Monastery.

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Momento mori, the text reads,  ‘Remember my judgment, thou also shall be, today for me, tomorrow for thee.

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Music from a 1694 copy of the Rite of Profession for the Brussels Dames.