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L_9 Religion

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Reference: L_9_1_1
Title: Notes on the History and Features of St Jerome's Church, Llangwm
Description: Handwritten notes on the history and architectural features of St Jerome's Church and list of sources used. 1 item.
Date: 2000

Reference: L_9_1_2
Title: Notes on the History of Llangwm featuring details of St Jerome's Church
Description: Handwritten notes on the history of Llangwm featuring details of the location and internal architectural features of the building. Source of information given. 1 item.
Date: 2000

Reference: L_9_1_3
Title: Notes on St Jerome's Church, Llangwm
Description: Handwritten notes on St Jerome's Church, providing an overview and description of architectural features. Information obtained from Arch Cam Vol II. 5th Series, 1885 (pp 212-213). 1 item.
Date: 2000

Reference: L_9_1_4
Title: Notes on St Jerome's Church, Llangwm
Description: Brief handwritten notes on St Jerome's Church regarding internal architectural features. Obtained from Arch Camb Vol X 6th Series, 1910 p.319. 1 item.
Date: 2000

Reference: L_9_1_5
Title: Notes on St Jerome's Church, Llangwm
Description: Brief handwritten notes on St Jerome's Church regarding internal architectural features. Obtained from Telegraph Almanac 1927 p.23 'Llangwm's Ancient Edifice'. 1 item.
Date: 2000

Reference: L_9_1_6
Title: Notes on St Jerome's Church, Llangwm
Description: Handwritten notes on St Jerome's Church and additional brief notes on the geographical location of Llangwm. Sourced from Nooks and Corners of Pembrokeshire 1885, reprinted 1997. pages 178-9. 1 item.
Date: 2000

Reference: L_9_1_7
Title: Extract from Llangwm Scrapbook regarding Llangwm Church
Description: Photocopy document extracted from the Llangwm Scrapbook (1953) detailing the history of the Church including links to the de la Roche family, architectural features and damaged caused during the Civil Wars. Also includes very low resolution photocopy images of the Church and architectural features. Llangwm Scrapbook complied by Miss E Morgan. 1 file.
Date: 1953

Reference: L_9_1_8
Title: Information on three former Llangwm Rectors
Description: File of information on three former Rectors of Llangwm namely Peregrine Phillips, appointed Rector 1643, John Lloyd, appointed 1671 and Thomas Williams appointed 1833. 1 item.
Date: NK

Reference: L_9_1_9
Title: Copy of Llangwm Church Roll of Rectors
Description: Colour print out of photograph of the Roll of Rectors of Llangwm Parish covering the period 1488-2005. 1 item.
Date: NK

Reference: L_9_1_10
Title: Information on Lady Anne Barlow and her fund.
Description: Printed page of information regarding Lady Anne Barlow, 'Madam Barlow's Fund' and its distribution in Llangwm. Also provides detail of a board detailing the bequest that formerly hung in the parish Church. 1 item.
Date: NK

Reference: L_9_1_11
Title: Print out of plan of Llangwm Church.
Description: Small colour computer printout of a plan of St Jerome's Church (1836-1840) downloaded from churchplansonline.org. Original plan by Henry Goode of Haverfordwest and Coventry. Original held at Society of Antiquaries of London. 1 item.
Date: NK

Reference: L_9_1_12
Title: Print out of information on John Lloyd, former Rector Llangwm.
Description: Print out of information regarding John Lloyd 1638-1687, Bishop of St Davids and former Rector of Llangwm from Welsh Biography Online. Original author Walter Thomas Morgan (1912-1990), Aberystwyth. 1 item.
Date: NK

Reference: L_9_1_13
Title: Print out of CADW listing for St Jerome's Church, Llangwm
Description: Print of the CADW schedule of St Jerome, Llangwm as part of the CADW Welsh Historic Churches Project. 1 Item provides detailed information regarding the fabric and features of the building it's Grade B listing date and Listed Building Number.
Date: 1998

Reference: L_9_1_14
Title: Notes on Llangwm Church
Description: File of notes on Llangwm Church compiled by Harry Parry. The file includes a typed page of information which is noted as believe intended for the Llangwm leaflet in the PLANED Waterway series. Information is included in the notes on the potential origins of the name Llangwm, brief notes on de la Roche links, certain Rectors, Sunday School and details of Church fabric and features from Arch Camb etc. Sources of information provided. Document is initialled 'MB'. 1 File.
Date: 2008

Reference: L_9_1_15
Title: Copy of Mothers Union admission certificate
Description: Copy of Mothers Union admission certificate for an admission at St Jerome’s' Church, Llangwm, detailing the organisations objectives, promise and prayers. 1 item.
Date: 09/06/1960

Reference: L_9_1_16
Title: Partial list of Baptisms at St Jerome's Church, Llangwm
Description: Single page list of Baptisms at St Jerome’s Church Llangwm entitled 'Baptisms 1813-1846' but comprising only a single page detailing Baptisms in 1813 and 1814.
Date: 1813-1814

Reference: L_9_1_17
Title: Copy letter from the Home Office to the Churchwardens of St Jerome's Church, Llangwm.
Description: Copy correspondence from the Home Office to the Churchwardens of St Jerome's Church, Llangwm regarding the application for the approval of a new burial ground. Original item held at Pembrokeshire Archives, their reference HPR/6/36. 1 item.
Date: 22/06/1881

Reference: L_9_1_18
Title: Copy grant of licence from the Bishop of St Davids in regard to a new burial ground at Llangwm
Description: Licence from William Basil bishop of St Davids regarding interments in the new burial ground at Llangwm. 1 item.
Date: 02/11/1881

Reference: L_9_1_19
Title: Copy of Tithe Map of part Llangwm village.
Description: Copy taken from the Llangwm Tithe map showing part of the village including the area around the Church. 1 item:
Date: 1836

Reference: L_9_1_20
Title: Detailed plans of St Jerome's Church, Llangwm
Description: Detailed plans of St Jerome's Church including both the interior ground floor plan and exterior plans. The plans are marked as 'Preliminary' and appear to detail potential works to be undertaken. 1/50 scale.
Date: 01/03/2014

Reference: L_9_1_21
Title: File of plans regarding St Jerome's Church, Llangwm.
Description: File of 4 copy floor plans of Llangwm Church in poor resolution. 1 item.
Date: NK

Reference: L_9_1_22
Title: File of copy pages taken from printed item entitled 'Pembrokeshire Parsons' relating to 'Langum (sic.) [Llangwm] St Jerome'
Description: File of two copy pages of an article on 'Langum [sic. Llangwm] St Jerome including the origin of the Rectory and living of the parish and a list of Rectors from 1488 - 1912 obtained from 'Pembrokeshire Parsons'. 1 item.
Date: NK

Reference: L_9_1_23
Title: Village's Ancient Church reveals a colourful past'. Copy of Western Telegraph Then and Now article 462.
Description: Copy of a two-part Western Telegraph Then and Now article 462 regarding the History of St Jerome's Church, Llangwm by W Grenville Thomas. 1 item.
Date: 18/10/1989

Reference: L_9_1_24
Title: Timeline of Llangwm History.
Description: Brief timeline of events in Llangwm including those related to Church and Rectors compared against national and international events c.1140-1920.
Date: NK

Reference: L_9_1_25
Title: File regarding effigies in Llangwm Church.
Description: File of photocopy documents relating to effigies in Llangwm Church of an armed figure / knight and a lady. File contains copy images of drawings of both and copy pages of information from Monumental Effigies, Pembrokeshire pp 217-219 and 342-345.
Date: NK

Reference: L_9_1_26
Title: File of Flyers advertising St Jerome's Church, Llangwm, History Exhibition.
Description: File of 2 photocopied flyers advertising the 'The Story of Llangwm's Oldest Building' history exhibition including a flyer for 'La Volta' performed by 'The Medieval Orchestra'. 1 File.
Date: 01/04/2010

Reference: L_9_1_27
Title: Programme for Service of Re-dedication for St Jerome's Church, Llangwm.
Description: Programme for the Service of Re-dedication and Thanksgiving for St Jerome's Church. 1 Item.
Date: 06/03/2017

Reference: L_9_1_28
Title: File of Church history exhibition information sheets.
Description: File of laminated A4 sheets of exhibition information regarding ecclesiastical subjects and architectural items within St Jerome's Church Llangwm. 1 File.
Date: NK

Reference: L_9_1_29
Title: File of Church history exhibition information sheets
Description: File of laminated A4 sheets of exhibition information regarding architectural features within St Jerome's Church Llangwm. 1 File
Date: NK

Reference: L_9_1_30
Title: Copy of a photograph of the Vicar and the choir boys at Llangwm Parish Church
Description: Copy of a photograph of the Vicar (unnamed) and elevan choir boys at St Jerome's Church Llangwm Parish Church
Date: NK

Reference: L_9_1_31
Title: Copy of a photograph at Llangwm Parish Church.
Description: Copy of a photograph of eleven choirboys at St Jeromes Parish Church Llangwm Parish Church.
Date: NK

Reference: L_9_1_32
Title: Copy of a group of ladies taken outside St Jeromes Church Llangwm Pembrokeshire.
Description: Copy of a photograph taken outside St Jerome's Church Llangwm Pembrokeshire. The Llangwm Ladies are named from left to right Mrs D John, Mrs B Morgan, Mrs B Gettins, Miss Skyrme, Miss R Morris, Mrs Morris, Mrs E Davies, Miss L Morgan, Rev Faulkener, Mrs R Reynolds, Mrs Wade, Mrs Jones, Mrs E Roach, Mrs Bidder, Miss D Bidder.
Date: NK

Reference: L_9_1_33
Title: Copy of a photograph of a group in costume in St Jeromes Church Llangwm Parish Church Pembrokeshire.
Description: Copy of a photograph taken at the foot of the altar steps at St Jeromes Church Llangwm the local Parish Church. It could be a Biblical story possibly the Nativity.
Date: NK

Reference: L_9_3_1
Title: Centenary Celebration of Galilee Baptist Church Llangwm booklet.
Description: Commemorative booklet for Galilee Baptist Church, Llangwm centenary celebrations led by guest preacher Reverend Dr John Weaver, Principal, South Wales Baptist College. Booklet features programme of service including hymns and includes copy drawing of the Chapel on front cover. 1 Item.
Date: 12/09/2004

Reference: L_9_3_2
Title: Brief history of Galilee Baptist Chapel, Llangwm.
Description: Handwritten A4 manuscript of 2 pages providing a very brief history of the Baptist movement in Llangwm and Galilee Chapel in particular. 1 Item.
Date: NK

Reference: L_9_3_3
Title: Copy of pages from a printed book regarding the potential building of a new Baptist Chapel at Llangwm
Description: Colour print out of a double page from a printed book of an article entitled 'Galilee Baptist Church, Langum'. The document highlights the need for a larger place of worship and amount raised for funds and appeal to complete the amount required. Supporting recommendations are given from Reverend Owen Campell, Baptist Minister, Haverfordwest, Dr Edwards, Principal, The Baptist College, Cardiff and Dr T Witton Davies, Principal, Midland Baptist College Nottingham. The document also contains the names of the Pastor, deacons and secretary of Galilee Chapel. The copy is overlaid with sketches of horses and sailing boats. Accompanying information handwritten on an index card indicates the copy originated from a notebook / diary of Graham Stephens of Llangwm Ferry. 1 Item.
Date: 09/06/1898

Reference: L_9_3_4
Title: Copy of Western Telegraph Then and Now article 427 'Tale of Two Galilees'
Description: Photocopy of Western Telegraph Then and Now article 427 'Tale of two Galilees in a riverside village' detailing the history of the Baptist movement and Galilee Chapel in Llangwm. 1 Item.
Date: 11/01/1989

Reference: L_9_3_5
Title: Crowds gather to celebrate Galilee flower power' copy newspaper article.
Description: Photocopy of newspaper article detailing a Sankey hymn singing festival to conclude the four day Galilee Flower Festival. 1 Item.
Date: NK

Reference: L_9_3_6
Title: Third flower festival at Galilee' copy newspaper article
Description: Photocopy of a Western Telegraph newspaper article detailing the third flower festival at Galilee. 1 Item.
Date: 10/08/1994

Reference: L_9_3_7
Title: Sixty Years Ago it was "Hallelujah!" In Llangwm copy periodical article.
Description: Copy of article from the Pembrokeshire Magazine, number 26, regarding Mr W E Dixon of Houghton and the choir at Galilee Baptist Chapel, Llangwm. Includes copy image from 1922 with names given. The other side of the copy features and article on work at Hook Colliery and the removal of generating plant prior to connection to the West Cambrian Electricity Company. 1 Item.
Date: 01/09/1984

Reference: L_9_3_8
Title: Copy of programme for The Act of Opening and Dedication.
Description: Copy of programme for The Act of Opening and Dedication, president Rev J Watts Williams, Secretary, Pembrokeshire Baptist Association. 1 Item.
Date: NK

Reference: L_9_3_9a
Title: Copy of the order of service at Galilee Baptist Church Llangwm 2 pages.
Description: Copy of a photograph of the Opening and Dedication of New Sunday School Wednesday November 21st 1962. The Minister was the Rev R W Richards.
Date: 1962

Reference: L_9_3_9b
Title: Copy of the order of service at Galilee Baptist Church Llangwm 2 pages.
Description: Copy of a photograph of the Opening and Dedication of New Sunday School Wednesday November 21st 1962. The Minister was the Rev R W Richards.
Date: 1962

Reference: L_9_3_10
Title: Copy of the induction of a minister to the Galilee Baptist Church Llangwm Pembrokeshire.
Description: Copy of the induction of the Reverend R W Richards of Pisgah Quay to the Ministry of Galilee Baptist Church Llangwm Pembrokeshire. Pastor Rev R W Richards, Secretary Mr T J Esmond, Canon Jones, Rev W Martland, Rev J A Davies, Rev J T Jones, Rev B Jones, Rev James Thomas, Rev A Glyn Davies, Rev D O Jenkins, Rev Prof Emlyn Davies, Rev T M Jones, Rev W H Williams, Mr George Barrah, Mr George Roach, Mr George Phillips, Mr Eric Stephens, Mrs T J Esmond, Mr T Davies, Mr W G Llewellyn, Mr A J Davies, Rev D J Michale, Mr Phillip Hancock.
Date: 1954

Reference: L_9_3_11a
Title: Copy of the Galilee Baptist Church Jubilee Celebrations Llangwm Pembrokeshire.
Description: Copy of the Galilee Baptist Church Llangwm Jubilee Celebrations held on the 27th 28th and 29th October 1954.On the 27th of October there was a Celebration Supper and Social Evening, on the 28th there was a Grand Concert given by the Milford Haven Male Glee Party and supporting artistes. On the Friday evening there was a Service of Thanksgiving and Praise with the Scripture reading and prayer being given by Mr E Stephens and the sermon was given by Rev R Edwards from Llangloffan.
Date: 1954

Reference: L_9_3_11b
Title: Copy of the Galilee Baptist Church Jubilee Celebrations Llangwm Pembrokeshire.
Description: Copy of the Galilee Baptist Church Llangwm Jubilee Celebrations held on the 27th 28th and 29th October 1954.On the 27th of October there was a Celebration Supper and Social Evening, on the 28th there was a Grand Concert given by the Milford Haven Male Glee Party and supporting artistes. On the Friday evening there was a Service of Thanksgiving and Praise with the Scripture reading and prayer being given by Mr E Stephens and the sermon was given by Rev R Edwards from Llangloffan.
Date: 1954

Reference: L_9_3_12a
Title: Copy of an induction service at Galilee Baptist Church Pembrokeshire.
Description: Copy of an Induction Service held at Galilee Baptist Church Llangwmand a copy of a photograph of the Reverend A Glyn Davies. The Induction Service was for Rev A Glyn Davies Carmarthen on Tuesday March 12th 1946 and was extended from T J Esmond Guildford Llangwm Haverfordwest.
Date: 1946

Reference: L_9_3_12b
Title: Copy of an induction service at Galilee Baptist Church Pembrokeshire.
Description: Copy of an Induction Service held at Galilee Baptist Church Llangwmand a copy of a photograph of the Reverend A Glyn Davies. The Induction Service was for Rev A Glyn Davies Carmarthen on Tuesday March 12th 1946 and was extended from T J Esmond Guildford Llangwm Haverfordwest.
Date: 1946

Reference: L_9_3_13
Title: Copy of a photograph of the Rev R W Richards.
Description: Copy of a photograph of the Reverend R W Richard Galilee Chapel Llangwm Pembrokeshire.
Date: NK

Reference: L_9_4_1
Title: Llangwm Methodist Church centenary booklet.
Description: Centenary booklet from Llangwm Wesleyan Methodist Chapel 1897-1997. Contains the history of the Chapel including its construction and details of services and events including Harvest Festival and Good Friday. 1 item.
Date: 1997

Reference: L_9_4_2
Title: Copy image of Llangwm Wesleyan Methodist Chapel.
Description: Poor quality copy image of Llangwm Wesleyan Methodist Chapel with the old chapel also features in the image. Item appears to have been removed from L_9_1_7. 1 item.
Date: 1953

Reference: L_9_4_3
Title: Llangwm Methodist Chapel brief history
Description: Brief 2 page typed history of Llangwm Methodist Chapel (also known as the Wesleyan Chapel). 1 item
Date: NK

Reference: L_9_4_4
Title: Wesleyan Methodist Society Abstainer's Declaration certificate of Miss Jones.
Description: Abstainer's Declaration of the Wesleyan Methodist Temperance Society signed Mary Jones and 2 copies. Hand-written note 'Miss Jones certificate of abstinence'. 1 item.
Date: 27/11/1888

Reference: L_9_4_5
Title: Copy of a Wesley Chapel Male Voice Choir photograph Llangwm Pembrokeshire.
Description: Copy of a photograph of a Wesley Male Voice Choir Llangwm (undated).
Date: NK