VISIT TO YORK MINSTER ARCHIVES TO SEE ST MARY'S SILVER
Flagons dated 1695 for use at communion table
Thursday, 26th June, 2025
St Mary’s has a fine collection of silver, which is kept at York Minster. The ten items date from 1619 to 1744/46 and include cups, an alms dish, a plate, flagons and tazzas. You can see photographs of the items on the website ‘History’ page:
As it has not been possible to keep the silver at St Mary’s, it is in secure storage at York. We thought members of the Friends may be interested in visiting York to see the collection and learn more about it.
Natalie Toy, Collections Officer at York Minster Library & Archives, has arranged for a visit at 2pm on Thursday, 26th June. She and a colleague will enable us to view the silver in the Old Palace library in Dean’s Park, where we will be hosted in the Upper Hall or the step free Reading Room, which has lift access. They will also tell us what they can about the silver.
One item, a tazza dated 1744 or 1746, can be seen in the Minster’s Treasury exhibition as part of a display about parish silver of Yorkshire. https://yorkminster.org/whats-on/event/treasures-yorkshires-people-and-parishes/
We anticipate that the 2pm visit will last one hour and then you may wish to visit the Treasures: Yorkshire’s People and Parishes Exhibition in York Minster.
The visit/viewing will be free of charge, but if you wish to attend you must book no later than 26th May.
Getting there
We have investigated the cost of hiring a minibus and driver, but the cost is prohibitive. So, Friends must make their own way there and back, meeting at the Old Palace no later than 1.45.
The address is:
York Minster Library & Archives
The Old Palace, Deans Park,
York, YO1 7JQ.
By bus – we understand that the X47 takes just under two hours to York. Return tickets are around £6. However, services and fares change, so please check.
By train – there are direct trains between Hull and York, for example the 09.47 arriving at York at 10.58 and the 10.47 arriving in York at 11.57. Returns trains later in the day include the 16.43 into Hull at 17.56. Off peak return fares are around £26 or around £17 with a railcard. However, times and fares change, so please check.
By car - you may wish to drive and park in York or use the Park and Ride.
Booking
We do hope that this visit will be of interest? We look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.
To book a place please complete the form attached.
Numbers are limited so places are on a first come first served basis. We will contact you to confirm your place.
Thursday, 26th June, 2025
St Mary’s has a fine collection of silver, which is kept at York Minster. The ten items date from 1619 to 1744/46 and include cups, an alms dish, a plate, flagons and tazzas. You can see photographs of the items on the website ‘History’ page:
As it has not been possible to keep the silver at St Mary’s, it is in secure storage at York. We thought members of the Friends may be interested in visiting York to see the collection and learn more about it.
Natalie Toy, Collections Officer at York Minster Library & Archives, has arranged for a visit at 2pm on Thursday, 26th June. She and a colleague will enable us to view the silver in the Old Palace library in Dean’s Park, where we will be hosted in the Upper Hall or the step free Reading Room, which has lift access. They will also tell us what they can about the silver.
One item, a tazza dated 1744 or 1746, can be seen in the Minster’s Treasury exhibition as part of a display about parish silver of Yorkshire. https://yorkminster.org/whats-on/event/treasures-yorkshires-people-and-parishes/
We anticipate that the 2pm visit will last one hour and then you may wish to visit the Treasures: Yorkshire’s People and Parishes Exhibition in York Minster.
The visit/viewing will be free of charge, but if you wish to attend you must book no later than 26th May.
Getting there
We have investigated the cost of hiring a minibus and driver, but the cost is prohibitive. So, Friends must make their own way there and back, meeting at the Old Palace no later than 1.45.
The address is:
York Minster Library & Archives
The Old Palace, Deans Park,
York, YO1 7JQ.
By bus – we understand that the X47 takes just under two hours to York. Return tickets are around £6. However, services and fares change, so please check.
By train – there are direct trains between Hull and York, for example the 09.47 arriving at York at 10.58 and the 10.47 arriving in York at 11.57. Returns trains later in the day include the 16.43 into Hull at 17.56. Off peak return fares are around £26 or around £17 with a railcard. However, times and fares change, so please check.
By car - you may wish to drive and park in York or use the Park and Ride.
Booking
We do hope that this visit will be of interest? We look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.
To book a place please complete the form attached.
Numbers are limited so places are on a first come first served basis. We will contact you to confirm your place.
THE FRIENDS OF ST MARY'S 2024 JOHN SCOTT LECTURE
A Woman’s Work? Women’s Lives in Late 17c Kingston upon Hull
Many thanks to Mike Rymer for giving our 2024 lecture on 4th September! Also, thanks to all who helped with preparations, baked cakes and served refreshments that evening. Great that more than 30 people joined us!
A Woman’s Work? Women’s Lives in Late 17c Kingston upon Hull
Many thanks to Mike Rymer for giving our 2024 lecture on 4th September! Also, thanks to all who helped with preparations, baked cakes and served refreshments that evening. Great that more than 30 people joined us!
THE FRIENDS OF ST MARY'S 2024 JOHN SCOTT LECTURE
6pm, Wednesday, 4 September, 2024
A Woman’s Work? Women’s Lives in Late 17c Kingston upon Hull
By Mike Rymer
What was a woman’s social status in 17th century Hull? What was a woman’s legal status at this time?
How were women perceived by the church and society? Could a married woman work?
What kind of work were women engaged in? How were widows treated in the 17th century?
Was divorce an option available to 17th century women? Who was in charge of the money in marriage?
What local evidence exists that describes the lives of women?
Our 2024 John Scott Lecture will cover many aspects of the lives of women in both domestic and work situations and answer the questions above. Please do join us.
Doors open 5.30pm. Lecture starts 6pm. Refreshments for sale 7pm. Close 7.45pm.
Seating unallocated. Tickets will not be issued. Wheelchair access and accessible WC available.
Book by 30 August: Friends of St Mary’s £6pp, Under 25s £6pp, General admission £8pp.
On the door: £10pp
All proceeds to the Friends of St Mary’s for the upkeep of the church building.
Online booking: https://friendsofstmaryslowgate2024lecture.eventbrite.co.uk
To download an event leaflet and booking form click here
Enquiries to [email protected]
A Woman’s Work? Women’s Lives in Late 17c Kingston upon Hull
By Mike Rymer
What was a woman’s social status in 17th century Hull? What was a woman’s legal status at this time?
How were women perceived by the church and society? Could a married woman work?
What kind of work were women engaged in? How were widows treated in the 17th century?
Was divorce an option available to 17th century women? Who was in charge of the money in marriage?
What local evidence exists that describes the lives of women?
Our 2024 John Scott Lecture will cover many aspects of the lives of women in both domestic and work situations and answer the questions above. Please do join us.
Doors open 5.30pm. Lecture starts 6pm. Refreshments for sale 7pm. Close 7.45pm.
Seating unallocated. Tickets will not be issued. Wheelchair access and accessible WC available.
Book by 30 August: Friends of St Mary’s £6pp, Under 25s £6pp, General admission £8pp.
On the door: £10pp
All proceeds to the Friends of St Mary’s for the upkeep of the church building.
Online booking: https://friendsofstmaryslowgate2024lecture.eventbrite.co.uk
To download an event leaflet and booking form click here
Enquiries to [email protected]
THE THREE ANN(E)S
Saturday, 22 June, 2024
The Friends would like to thank Ann Airton and Anne Powell for performing a one-hour celebration in words and piano music of the life and works of Anne Brontë.
We enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of music and learnt much about Anne, the overshadowed sister.
Thank you also to the Friends committee and all our volunteer team for enabling this event to take place and to the many people who attended. We raised over £470 towards the upkeep of the church building!
Saturday, 22 June, 2024
The Friends would like to thank Ann Airton and Anne Powell for performing a one-hour celebration in words and piano music of the life and works of Anne Brontë.
We enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of music and learnt much about Anne, the overshadowed sister.
Thank you also to the Friends committee and all our volunteer team for enabling this event to take place and to the many people who attended. We raised over £470 towards the upkeep of the church building!
the three ann(e)s
March 2024
2.30pm, Saturday, 22 June, 2024, at St Mary’s, Lowgate, Hull
A one-hour celebration in words and piano music of the life and works of an overshadowed sister
Anne Brontë
by Ann Airton and Anne Powell
“..… he that dares not grasp the thorn should never crave the rose.”
Doors open 2pm. Performance start 2.30pm. Refreshments for sale 3.30-4.15pm. Close 4.30pm.
Seating unallocated. Tickets will not be issued. Wheelchair access and accessible WC available.
Booked by 19 June: Friends of St Mary’s £6pp, Under 25s £6pp, General admission £8pp.
On the door: £10pp.
All proceeds to the Friends of St Mary’s for the upkeep of the church building.
Online booking: https://TheThreeAnnesStMarysLowgateHull.eventbrite.co.uk
Alternatively, you can book by downloading this form and returning it with your payment to St Mary's to arrive no later than 19 June.
Enquiries to: [email protected]
2.30pm, Saturday, 22 June, 2024, at St Mary’s, Lowgate, Hull
A one-hour celebration in words and piano music of the life and works of an overshadowed sister
Anne Brontë
by Ann Airton and Anne Powell
“..… he that dares not grasp the thorn should never crave the rose.”
Doors open 2pm. Performance start 2.30pm. Refreshments for sale 3.30-4.15pm. Close 4.30pm.
Seating unallocated. Tickets will not be issued. Wheelchair access and accessible WC available.
Booked by 19 June: Friends of St Mary’s £6pp, Under 25s £6pp, General admission £8pp.
On the door: £10pp.
All proceeds to the Friends of St Mary’s for the upkeep of the church building.
Online booking: https://TheThreeAnnesStMarysLowgateHull.eventbrite.co.uk
Alternatively, you can book by downloading this form and returning it with your payment to St Mary's to arrive no later than 19 June.
Enquiries to: [email protected]
FRIENDS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2024
Saturday, 9th March, 2024, at St Mary's.
Start 12 noon. Finish 1pm. Followed by a light lunch.
All Friends welcome. Please do join us if you would like to join our Friends.
Anyone who wishes to attend should confirm by email no later than 6th March.
The meeting will be followed by a social light lunch.
Please download the Agenda here.
Start 12 noon. Finish 1pm. Followed by a light lunch.
All Friends welcome. Please do join us if you would like to join our Friends.
Anyone who wishes to attend should confirm by email no later than 6th March.
The meeting will be followed by a social light lunch.
Please download the Agenda here.
friends of st mary's winter update
December 2023
Dear Friends,
We hope you well and that you will find the following information of interest.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Friends subscriptions were due on 1st September. If you have not done so already, we do hope that you will wish to renew.
Please be kind enough to complete this form and return it by email or by post/hand to St Mary’s. The form includes information describing payment methods.
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
St Mary’s’ Christmas services are as follows and we do hope to see you there:
Christmas Eve, 24th December, 2023
11am Sung Eucharist
Christmas Day, 25th December, 2023
10am Said Eucharist for Christmas BCP (approx.. one hour)
Friday, 29th December, 2023
2pm Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols (approx.. one hour). Followed by refreshments
2023 ROUND-UP
The Friends organised a series of four fundraising talks during this year. It was super to see so many of you in attendance. The series of talks was kindly sponsored by Burstalls Solicitors. The Friends would also like to thank our excellent speakers and all the volunteers who helped to host the talks and provided cakes to sell.
10th May – Merchants, Shipbuilders, Dignitaries: The Blaydes family of Hull, c.1650-1820
Our sincere thanks to the University of Hull’s Dr Martin Wilcox who gave us a most interesting insight into the Blaydes.
14th June – Peeking under the floorboards; recent archaeological discoveries at St Mary’s Church
Archaeologist John Buglass described to us his findings during the monitoring of the recent improvement works at St Mary’s.
9th September – HOME, Sweet OMENS
During a most amusing talk Dr Alec Gill described the beliefs and superstitions that one influenced daily life.
10th October – Joseph Pease – one of Hull’s greatest entrepreneurs of the 18th Century
Thanks to Michael Free of Hessle Local History Society we learnt about Joseph Pease who established Hull and Yorkshire’s first bank on High Street and whose monument is on St Mary’s south wall.
In total we had 150 attendees. The talks were free to Friends. Ticket sales to non-friends and cake sales generated a total of £759.80.
We should very much like to hear from you with ideas for talks or other events in 2024?
CHURCH WORKS IN 2023
Snagging
Snagging works, following the major interior improvement works, which took place 2020-2022, continued in 2023.
Monument conservation
Work on two monuments, which had been identified as requiring conservation as a high priority, was undertaken and the monuments were returned to St Mary’s.
The conservation of the monument to John Hall (d.1812) and his parents Elizabeth and Samuel was most kindly supported by grants from the Churches Conservation Trust, The Leche Trust and The Georgian Group’s Cleary Fund.
The monument to Joseph Pease (d. 1778) and family was conserved with kind grant support from the Churches Conservation Trust, Churchcare/The Pilgrim Trust, The Georgian Group’s Cleary Fund and the Georgian Society for East Yorkshire.
Drains
This autumn, new gullies were installed with silt traps to improve the rainwater drainage system and make maintenance easier and better. Water is now being taken away from the church walls, off site, so that damage and damp is minimised. The risks to the heating plant have also been reduced. The churchyard conditions are also improved. Blockages in the system have been cleared and access for future clearing of pipework improved.
This work was supported by grants from the Sir James Reckitt Charity and the National Churches Trust.
FRIENDS AGM – Saturday, 9th March, 2024
Due to the pandemic and other pressures it is a few years since we have held a Friends of St Mary’s Annual General Meeting.
But we now have the date of Saturday, 9th March, at 12 noon. We envisage the meeting taking 30 minutes to an hour. We can then either have a sandwich lunch in church or go to a pub or café nearby, depending on numbers attending.
We do hope that you will join us. Please be kind enough to confirm by email by 2nd March whether or not you plan to attend?
APPEAL FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS
At present and for a number of years, the Friends has been run by just three volunteers, Olga Li La-Vigars, Stephen Hackett and me.
We really do need more people to help.
If you feel that you could take on any of the following roles, please do let me know?
Chair
Treasurer
Membership secretary
General secretary
Newsletter producer
May we wish you a very happy Christmas and a healthy and peaceful year ahead.
Kind regards,
Amanda Habergham, Chair of the Friends
Olga Li La-Vigars, Friends Treasurer
Stephen Hackett, Friends Committee Member
Dear Friends,
We hope you well and that you will find the following information of interest.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Friends subscriptions were due on 1st September. If you have not done so already, we do hope that you will wish to renew.
Please be kind enough to complete this form and return it by email or by post/hand to St Mary’s. The form includes information describing payment methods.
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
St Mary’s’ Christmas services are as follows and we do hope to see you there:
Christmas Eve, 24th December, 2023
11am Sung Eucharist
Christmas Day, 25th December, 2023
10am Said Eucharist for Christmas BCP (approx.. one hour)
Friday, 29th December, 2023
2pm Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols (approx.. one hour). Followed by refreshments
2023 ROUND-UP
The Friends organised a series of four fundraising talks during this year. It was super to see so many of you in attendance. The series of talks was kindly sponsored by Burstalls Solicitors. The Friends would also like to thank our excellent speakers and all the volunteers who helped to host the talks and provided cakes to sell.
10th May – Merchants, Shipbuilders, Dignitaries: The Blaydes family of Hull, c.1650-1820
Our sincere thanks to the University of Hull’s Dr Martin Wilcox who gave us a most interesting insight into the Blaydes.
14th June – Peeking under the floorboards; recent archaeological discoveries at St Mary’s Church
Archaeologist John Buglass described to us his findings during the monitoring of the recent improvement works at St Mary’s.
9th September – HOME, Sweet OMENS
During a most amusing talk Dr Alec Gill described the beliefs and superstitions that one influenced daily life.
10th October – Joseph Pease – one of Hull’s greatest entrepreneurs of the 18th Century
Thanks to Michael Free of Hessle Local History Society we learnt about Joseph Pease who established Hull and Yorkshire’s first bank on High Street and whose monument is on St Mary’s south wall.
In total we had 150 attendees. The talks were free to Friends. Ticket sales to non-friends and cake sales generated a total of £759.80.
We should very much like to hear from you with ideas for talks or other events in 2024?
CHURCH WORKS IN 2023
Snagging
Snagging works, following the major interior improvement works, which took place 2020-2022, continued in 2023.
Monument conservation
Work on two monuments, which had been identified as requiring conservation as a high priority, was undertaken and the monuments were returned to St Mary’s.
The conservation of the monument to John Hall (d.1812) and his parents Elizabeth and Samuel was most kindly supported by grants from the Churches Conservation Trust, The Leche Trust and The Georgian Group’s Cleary Fund.
The monument to Joseph Pease (d. 1778) and family was conserved with kind grant support from the Churches Conservation Trust, Churchcare/The Pilgrim Trust, The Georgian Group’s Cleary Fund and the Georgian Society for East Yorkshire.
Drains
This autumn, new gullies were installed with silt traps to improve the rainwater drainage system and make maintenance easier and better. Water is now being taken away from the church walls, off site, so that damage and damp is minimised. The risks to the heating plant have also been reduced. The churchyard conditions are also improved. Blockages in the system have been cleared and access for future clearing of pipework improved.
This work was supported by grants from the Sir James Reckitt Charity and the National Churches Trust.
FRIENDS AGM – Saturday, 9th March, 2024
Due to the pandemic and other pressures it is a few years since we have held a Friends of St Mary’s Annual General Meeting.
But we now have the date of Saturday, 9th March, at 12 noon. We envisage the meeting taking 30 minutes to an hour. We can then either have a sandwich lunch in church or go to a pub or café nearby, depending on numbers attending.
We do hope that you will join us. Please be kind enough to confirm by email by 2nd March whether or not you plan to attend?
APPEAL FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS
At present and for a number of years, the Friends has been run by just three volunteers, Olga Li La-Vigars, Stephen Hackett and me.
We really do need more people to help.
If you feel that you could take on any of the following roles, please do let me know?
Chair
Treasurer
Membership secretary
General secretary
Newsletter producer
May we wish you a very happy Christmas and a healthy and peaceful year ahead.
Kind regards,
Amanda Habergham, Chair of the Friends
Olga Li La-Vigars, Friends Treasurer
Stephen Hackett, Friends Committee Member
FRIENDS AND GUESTS HEAR ABOUT jOSEPH PEASE, ONE OF HULL'S GREATEST ENTREPRENEURS
12th October, 2023
On Tuesday, 10th October we were delighted to welcome Michael Free who gave a most interesting talk about Joseph Pease, who established Hull and Yorkshire's first bank and who is commemorated on a monument on St Mary's south wall. The event was one of four fundraising talks organised by the Friends for 2023. Our thanks to Michael for a fascinating insight into Hull in the 18th Century and into this entrepreneur who was involved in so many aspects of commerce and industry in our city.
On Tuesday, 10th October we were delighted to welcome Michael Free who gave a most interesting talk about Joseph Pease, who established Hull and Yorkshire's first bank and who is commemorated on a monument on St Mary's south wall. The event was one of four fundraising talks organised by the Friends for 2023. Our thanks to Michael for a fascinating insight into Hull in the 18th Century and into this entrepreneur who was involved in so many aspects of commerce and industry in our city.
Friends of St Mary’s 2023 TALKS
Join us at St Mary’s for our 2023 fundraising talks.
Our thanks to Burstalls Solicitors for kindly sponsoring The FoSM 2023 Talks www.burstalls.co.uk
Our thanks to Burstalls Solicitors for kindly sponsoring The FoSM 2023 Talks www.burstalls.co.uk
Joseph pease - one of hull's greatest 18th century entrepreneurs
Speaker: Michael Free, Hessle Local History Society
Date: Tuesday, 10 October, 2023
Joseph Pease was a Hull merchant who established the first bank in Yorkshire. Having established himself in the oil seed refining industry, he moved into whiting manufacture, paint production, shipping, whaling, insurance and finally into banking. He eventually set himself up on a country estate at Hesslewood. Pease’s monument is in St Mary’s.
Booking deadline 3rd October. Online booking via Eventbrite
All lectures free to members of the Friends of St Mary’s. If you should like to join the Friends of St Mary’s, please download this membership form or pick up a membership leaflet and form in church.
Non-members – advance bookings 7 days prior to event £5pp. Non-members – on the door £7pp
Doors open 5.30. Talk starts at 6pm.
Tea/coffee and biscuits are included. Wheelchair access and accessible WC available.
Seating is unallocated. Tickets will not be issued - your booking will be confirmed by email or text.
This programme of talks may be subject to change. If you have booked in advance, we will contact you if any change is necessary. If you plan to pay on the door, please check our website Home page for any cancellations/changes before attending.
HOW TO BOOK
Book online – See Eventbrite link above
Or
Download and complete this form and send it with your payment to St Mary’s to arrive no later than 7 days before the lecture
Date: Tuesday, 10 October, 2023
Joseph Pease was a Hull merchant who established the first bank in Yorkshire. Having established himself in the oil seed refining industry, he moved into whiting manufacture, paint production, shipping, whaling, insurance and finally into banking. He eventually set himself up on a country estate at Hesslewood. Pease’s monument is in St Mary’s.
Booking deadline 3rd October. Online booking via Eventbrite
All lectures free to members of the Friends of St Mary’s. If you should like to join the Friends of St Mary’s, please download this membership form or pick up a membership leaflet and form in church.
Non-members – advance bookings 7 days prior to event £5pp. Non-members – on the door £7pp
Doors open 5.30. Talk starts at 6pm.
Tea/coffee and biscuits are included. Wheelchair access and accessible WC available.
Seating is unallocated. Tickets will not be issued - your booking will be confirmed by email or text.
This programme of talks may be subject to change. If you have booked in advance, we will contact you if any change is necessary. If you plan to pay on the door, please check our website Home page for any cancellations/changes before attending.
HOW TO BOOK
Book online – See Eventbrite link above
Or
Download and complete this form and send it with your payment to St Mary’s to arrive no later than 7 days before the lecture
The Pease Monument (shown above) on St Mary's South Wall was conserved in 2022/23 by Skillingtons
with kind support from:
The Georgian Society for East Yorkshire
Churchcare/The Pilgrim Trust
The Georgian Group - Cleary Fund
The Churches Conservation Foundation.
with kind support from:
The Georgian Society for East Yorkshire
Churchcare/The Pilgrim Trust
The Georgian Group - Cleary Fund
The Churches Conservation Foundation.
HOME, Sweet OMENS
Saturday, 9 September, 2023 Doors open 2pm. Start: 2.30 pm
Speaker: Dr Alec Gill MBE
An imaginary walk through an old-fashioned superstitious household. Superstitions inhabited every corner of our ancestors' homes. Taboo beliefs influenced daily life - and inhabited every nook and cranny of the home. In that sense, superstition was a home-spun religion.
Online booking has now closed. Tickets are available on the door for £7pp.
EVENT FINISHED
Speaker: Dr Alec Gill MBE
An imaginary walk through an old-fashioned superstitious household. Superstitions inhabited every corner of our ancestors' homes. Taboo beliefs influenced daily life - and inhabited every nook and cranny of the home. In that sense, superstition was a home-spun religion.
Online booking has now closed. Tickets are available on the door for £7pp.
EVENT FINISHED
Peeking Under the Floorboards; recent archaeological discoveries at
St Mary's
Wednesday, 14 June, 2023 Doors open 5.30. Start: 6 pm
Speaker: John Buglass, Archaeologist
Archaeological monitoring of the recent improvement works at St Mary's recorded a surprising array of features from the brick bases and outline of the earlier church through to the opened, and emptied, lead coffins of the great and the good of Hull.
EVENT FINISHED
Speaker: John Buglass, Archaeologist
Archaeological monitoring of the recent improvement works at St Mary's recorded a surprising array of features from the brick bases and outline of the earlier church through to the opened, and emptied, lead coffins of the great and the good of Hull.
EVENT FINISHED
30th March, 2023
Wednesday, 10 May, 2023 Doors open 5.30. Start 6pm.
Merchants, Shipbuilders, Dignitaries: The Blaydes Family of Hull, c.1650-1820
Speaker: Dr Martin Wilcox, School of Humanities, University of Hull
Blaydes House is the most complete surviving example in Hull of an eighteenth-century merchant’s house, and was the home of one of Hull’s most important merchant dynasties of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. This lecture will survey the family’s history and activities, and situate them in Hull’s rise to prominence as one of the great ports of Britain.
Booking deadline 3 May
Online booking via Evenbrite
EVENT FINISHED
Wednesday, 10 May, 2023 Doors open 5.30. Start 6pm.
Merchants, Shipbuilders, Dignitaries: The Blaydes Family of Hull, c.1650-1820
Speaker: Dr Martin Wilcox, School of Humanities, University of Hull
Blaydes House is the most complete surviving example in Hull of an eighteenth-century merchant’s house, and was the home of one of Hull’s most important merchant dynasties of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. This lecture will survey the family’s history and activities, and situate them in Hull’s rise to prominence as one of the great ports of Britain.
Booking deadline 3 May
Online booking via Evenbrite
EVENT FINISHED
5th December, 2022
Dear Friends,
2022 Newsletter
Our 2022 newsletter is now available. If you are a member of the Friends you should have received a copy by email, but if not please do contact us at [email protected] and we shall re-send it.
Alternatively, members and non-members alike can download a copy here.
If you have not already renewed your membership for September 2022 - August 2023, or should like to become a Friend, please do download this form and return it by email to the Friends address above or to church at St Mary the Virgin, Lowgate, Hull, HU1 1EJ.
Dear Friends,
2022 Newsletter
Our 2022 newsletter is now available. If you are a member of the Friends you should have received a copy by email, but if not please do contact us at [email protected] and we shall re-send it.
Alternatively, members and non-members alike can download a copy here.
If you have not already renewed your membership for September 2022 - August 2023, or should like to become a Friend, please do download this form and return it by email to the Friends address above or to church at St Mary the Virgin, Lowgate, Hull, HU1 1EJ.
13th December, 2021
The Autumn edition of the Friends newsletter has been emailed out to Friends and Supporters. We hope you will find it an interesting read.
You can download it as a pdf here: friends_of_st_marys_lowgate_newsletter_december_2021.pdf
If you have not renewed your Friends membership, due on 1st September, you can use this membership form: fosm_membership_form_101221.docx
The Autumn edition of the Friends newsletter has been emailed out to Friends and Supporters. We hope you will find it an interesting read.
You can download it as a pdf here: friends_of_st_marys_lowgate_newsletter_december_2021.pdf
If you have not renewed your Friends membership, due on 1st September, you can use this membership form: fosm_membership_form_101221.docx
5th April, 2021
The latest edition of our Friends newsletter was issued on Friday, 26th March. We hope you will find it of interest.
You can use this link to download a pdf of the newsletter: Friends of St Mary's Spring 2021 Newsletter
The latest edition of our Friends newsletter was issued on Friday, 26th March. We hope you will find it of interest.
You can use this link to download a pdf of the newsletter: Friends of St Mary's Spring 2021 Newsletter
Dear Friends,
May we wish you all the very best for 2021.
You should all have received by email or post our 2020 newsletter and we hope that you have found it an interesting read.
You can also use this link to download a pdf of the newsletter: Friends of St Mary's 2020 Newsletter
Friends committee:
Amanda Habergham, Olga Li La-Vigars and Stephen Hacket
May we wish you all the very best for 2021.
You should all have received by email or post our 2020 newsletter and we hope that you have found it an interesting read.
You can also use this link to download a pdf of the newsletter: Friends of St Mary's 2020 Newsletter
Friends committee:
Amanda Habergham, Olga Li La-Vigars and Stephen Hacket
Posted: 11/9/20
2020 JOHN SCOTT LECTURE POSTPONED
Dear Friends,
Sadly, following recent Government pronouncements and discussions with our speaker Dr Alec Gill MBE, we have decided to postpone this year’s Friends of St Mary’s John Scott Lecture planned for Saturday, 19th September.
Thank you for your interest in and support for the event and our sincere apologies for the postponement, but we know you will understand given the current circumstances.
We hope to rearrange the lecture, perhaps for next Spring subject to progress with countering the virus, and will, of course, let you know as soon as we have been able to organise another date.
Best wishes and regards,
Amanda Habergham
Chair – Friends of St Mary’s, Lowgate
2020 JOHN SCOTT LECTURE POSTPONED
Dear Friends,
Sadly, following recent Government pronouncements and discussions with our speaker Dr Alec Gill MBE, we have decided to postpone this year’s Friends of St Mary’s John Scott Lecture planned for Saturday, 19th September.
Thank you for your interest in and support for the event and our sincere apologies for the postponement, but we know you will understand given the current circumstances.
We hope to rearrange the lecture, perhaps for next Spring subject to progress with countering the virus, and will, of course, let you know as soon as we have been able to organise another date.
Best wishes and regards,
Amanda Habergham
Chair – Friends of St Mary’s, Lowgate
2020 JOHN SCOTT LECTURE
HOME, Sweet OMENS by Dr Alec Gill MBE
Saturday, 19th September, 2020
St Mary the Virgin, Lowgate, Hull, HU1 1EJ.
Doors open 1.30pm. Lecture starts 2pm.
St Mary the Virgin, Lowgate, Hull, HU1 1EJ.
Doors open 1.30pm. Lecture starts 2pm.
Join us at Grade II-listed St Mary the Virgin, Lowgate, which dates back to the early 14th Century and is known as ‘Hull’s Hidden Gem’ (Ingram 1948), for an interesting lecture followed by tea/coffee and biscuits.
Dr Alec Gill MBE’s talk, "HOME, Sweet OMENS”, is an imaginary walk through an old-fashioned superstitious household. Superstitions once inhabited every corner of our ancestors' Victorian homes. Taboo beliefs were not just a once-a-week activity but influenced daily life - and inhabited every nook and cranny of the home. In that sense, superstition was very much a home-spun religion. Indeed, superstitious beliefs preceded every established religion in the world.
By understanding our primitive beliefs, we gain an insight into the psychology of human survival and explain why we have lasted this long!
Alec is a Hull historian with a dedicated interest in the fishing families of his home-port's Hessle Road Fishing Community and its related, dangerous deep-sea Arctic Trawling Industry. His focus is primarily upon the people and their unique culture. As the old saying goes “Of all seafarers, there are none more superstitious than fishermen”.
In 1974 he began conducting a social photo-documentary study of the community; had 20 solo photo exhibitions in the UK and USA; then moved on to become an author (1985) and has written many books about the Hessle Roaders (the one about 'Superstitions' being his most popular); in 1989 he was the founding Chair of the STAND campaign to save Hull's Fishing Heritage and launched the annual Lost Trawlermen's Day service; in 1995 he began working with Dovedale Studio to produce various VHS videos about Hull's fishing heritage – such as 'Arctic Trawlermen', 'Three-day Millionaires', and 'Hull Fish Dock' etc - these are now for sale on Amazon as DVDs. In 2009 Alec was awarded an MBE at Buckingham Palace by H.R.H. Prince Charles for the above work and the following year received an Honorary Doctorate at the University Hull. He retired from the University of Hull in 2012. Alec had several solo photo exhibitions when Hull was City of Culture in 2017 and afterwards.
Members of the public are warmly invited to his talk and to join in with their own family memories of home-centred superstitions.
Free for Friends of St Mary’s. If you are not a Friend you are still very welcome - please pay on the door: £8 or £4 (juniors, full time students, unwaged and seniors 65+).
All proceeds towards St Mary’s restoration projects.
Please note: due Covid-19 restrictions numbers are limited to 30.
Due to the changing situation regarding Covid-19 it may be necessary to cancel this event.
Please check this website on Friday, 18th September, for confirmation.
Dr Alec Gill MBE’s talk, "HOME, Sweet OMENS”, is an imaginary walk through an old-fashioned superstitious household. Superstitions once inhabited every corner of our ancestors' Victorian homes. Taboo beliefs were not just a once-a-week activity but influenced daily life - and inhabited every nook and cranny of the home. In that sense, superstition was very much a home-spun religion. Indeed, superstitious beliefs preceded every established religion in the world.
By understanding our primitive beliefs, we gain an insight into the psychology of human survival and explain why we have lasted this long!
Alec is a Hull historian with a dedicated interest in the fishing families of his home-port's Hessle Road Fishing Community and its related, dangerous deep-sea Arctic Trawling Industry. His focus is primarily upon the people and their unique culture. As the old saying goes “Of all seafarers, there are none more superstitious than fishermen”.
In 1974 he began conducting a social photo-documentary study of the community; had 20 solo photo exhibitions in the UK and USA; then moved on to become an author (1985) and has written many books about the Hessle Roaders (the one about 'Superstitions' being his most popular); in 1989 he was the founding Chair of the STAND campaign to save Hull's Fishing Heritage and launched the annual Lost Trawlermen's Day service; in 1995 he began working with Dovedale Studio to produce various VHS videos about Hull's fishing heritage – such as 'Arctic Trawlermen', 'Three-day Millionaires', and 'Hull Fish Dock' etc - these are now for sale on Amazon as DVDs. In 2009 Alec was awarded an MBE at Buckingham Palace by H.R.H. Prince Charles for the above work and the following year received an Honorary Doctorate at the University Hull. He retired from the University of Hull in 2012. Alec had several solo photo exhibitions when Hull was City of Culture in 2017 and afterwards.
Members of the public are warmly invited to his talk and to join in with their own family memories of home-centred superstitions.
Free for Friends of St Mary’s. If you are not a Friend you are still very welcome - please pay on the door: £8 or £4 (juniors, full time students, unwaged and seniors 65+).
All proceeds towards St Mary’s restoration projects.
Please note: due Covid-19 restrictions numbers are limited to 30.
Due to the changing situation regarding Covid-19 it may be necessary to cancel this event.
Please check this website on Friday, 18th September, for confirmation.
Visit to All Saints’ Church, Hessle
Saturday, 28th March, 2020.
WE APOLOGISE THAT, DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS VISIT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
Saturday, 28th March, 2020.
WE APOLOGISE THAT, DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS VISIT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
Please join us for a guided tour of this beautiful, historic church. Dating from Anglo-Saxon times All Saints’ is actually older than Hull Minster (and St Mary’s), indeed for four centuries it served as Mother Church to the chapel of Holy Trinity, Hull.
The tour will be conducted by Stuart Picton, who is also a Church Warden at All Saints’. Stuart will point out the many aspects of historical interest, most notably the memorial chapel dedicated to St Barnabas, and the Lady Chapel. There will be the opportunity to climb All Saints’ iconic 145 foot octagonal spire, which houses six huge bells.
Since 1086 All Saints’ has been served by 60 vicars, but in December last year The Rev Gemma Turner made history when she was instituted as All Saints’ first ever female vicar.
The tour will conclude at 12.30pm, we will then repair to the nearby Marquis of Granby for lunch (cost not included).
There are regular bus services to and from Hessle. We may be able to arrange alternative transport if required.
Friends £5/Non-Friends £7
Please pick up a leaflet, which has a booking slip attached, and send your slip and payment to reach us
by Friday, 6th March, 2020
Enquiries to: Tel: 01482 618199 or to Stephen Hackett, [email protected] Tel: 01482 561710
Proceeds to All Saints’ Restoration Fund
The tour will be conducted by Stuart Picton, who is also a Church Warden at All Saints’. Stuart will point out the many aspects of historical interest, most notably the memorial chapel dedicated to St Barnabas, and the Lady Chapel. There will be the opportunity to climb All Saints’ iconic 145 foot octagonal spire, which houses six huge bells.
Since 1086 All Saints’ has been served by 60 vicars, but in December last year The Rev Gemma Turner made history when she was instituted as All Saints’ first ever female vicar.
The tour will conclude at 12.30pm, we will then repair to the nearby Marquis of Granby for lunch (cost not included).
There are regular bus services to and from Hessle. We may be able to arrange alternative transport if required.
Friends £5/Non-Friends £7
Please pick up a leaflet, which has a booking slip attached, and send your slip and payment to reach us
by Friday, 6th March, 2020
Enquiries to: Tel: 01482 618199 or to Stephen Hackett, [email protected] Tel: 01482 561710
Proceeds to All Saints’ Restoration Fund
The Friend of St Mary's 2019 John Scott Lecture
Saturday, 21st September, 2019.
Thank you to Andrew Penny, Musical Director of HPO, for a very interesting lecture.
A History of the Hull Philharmonic Orchestra by Andrew Penny MBE
In the second FoSM annual John Scott Lecture this September Andrew Penny gave an illustrated talk on the history of Hull’s own orchestra from its founding in 1882 through its centenary to the present day. Andrew is the longest serving Musical Director of the HPO. He used archive illustrations and recordings to give an interesting and entertaining lecture attended by around 35 Friends and guests.
The lecture was followed by wine and nibbles.
Andrew also kindly donated a pair of tickets to HPO's forthcoming concert 'Elgar and Stravinsky' at 19.30 on Saturday, 30th November, 2019, at Hull City Hall, for a raffle.
Thank you to all who attended.
Notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Friends of St Mary’s, Lowgate, Hull
Saturday, 21st September, 2019. Start 2pm. Finish 3pm.
To be held in the Lady Chapel, St Mary’s Lowgate
AGENDA
1. Welcome, register of attending members and apologies for absence
2. Introduction of Committee members
3. Report on events and work (chairman's report)
4. Plans for the future
5. Treasurer’s Report
6. Questions from the floor
7. Election of Officers
Chairman
Secretary
Treasurer
Events officer
Newsletter editor
Other committee members
8. Any other business
9. Date for first meeting of new committee to be agreed
10. Details taken for any new members and payments for the new year.
Please note that toilets will not be available.
A History of the Hull Philharmonic Orchestra by Andrew Penny MBE
In the second FoSM annual John Scott Lecture this September Andrew Penny gave an illustrated talk on the history of Hull’s own orchestra from its founding in 1882 through its centenary to the present day. Andrew is the longest serving Musical Director of the HPO. He used archive illustrations and recordings to give an interesting and entertaining lecture attended by around 35 Friends and guests.
The lecture was followed by wine and nibbles.
Andrew also kindly donated a pair of tickets to HPO's forthcoming concert 'Elgar and Stravinsky' at 19.30 on Saturday, 30th November, 2019, at Hull City Hall, for a raffle.
Thank you to all who attended.
Notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Friends of St Mary’s, Lowgate, Hull
Saturday, 21st September, 2019. Start 2pm. Finish 3pm.
To be held in the Lady Chapel, St Mary’s Lowgate
AGENDA
1. Welcome, register of attending members and apologies for absence
2. Introduction of Committee members
3. Report on events and work (chairman's report)
4. Plans for the future
5. Treasurer’s Report
6. Questions from the floor
7. Election of Officers
Chairman
Secretary
Treasurer
Events officer
Newsletter editor
Other committee members
8. Any other business
9. Date for first meeting of new committee to be agreed
10. Details taken for any new members and payments for the new year.
Please note that toilets will not be available.
Beverley Minster Visit
Thank you to all who joined us for a visit to Beverley Minster on Saturday, 16th March, 2019.
Beverley Minster has been a place of prayer for over 1300 years. Our experienced and knowledgeable guide Sam Calvert showed us the Saxon sanctuary chair, the Norman font and described the history of the present Gothic church - the place where the remains of Saint John of Beverley are buried. He also recounted how, during a career with the Post Office, in the late 70s/early 80s his office window view was of our own St Mary's the Virgin, Lowgate, and he watched kestrels nesting on the church roof.
Some of us also took an optional roof tour, climbing 113 steps to see amazing things normally hidden from public view. We had excellent views through the rose windows and down into the nave and the two excellent guides showed us the human-powered lifting crane and the medieval wooden structure supporting the lead roof.
After the visit we retired to Grade 2* listed, Monk’s Walk Inn, which dates back to the 13th Century, on Highgate - one of Beverley's oldest roads, for lunch where we enjoyed a choice of four very good homemade soups, locally produced pork pies, wedges and hot pork sandwiches.
Beverley Minster has been a place of prayer for over 1300 years. Our experienced and knowledgeable guide Sam Calvert showed us the Saxon sanctuary chair, the Norman font and described the history of the present Gothic church - the place where the remains of Saint John of Beverley are buried. He also recounted how, during a career with the Post Office, in the late 70s/early 80s his office window view was of our own St Mary's the Virgin, Lowgate, and he watched kestrels nesting on the church roof.
Some of us also took an optional roof tour, climbing 113 steps to see amazing things normally hidden from public view. We had excellent views through the rose windows and down into the nave and the two excellent guides showed us the human-powered lifting crane and the medieval wooden structure supporting the lead roof.
After the visit we retired to Grade 2* listed, Monk’s Walk Inn, which dates back to the 13th Century, on Highgate - one of Beverley's oldest roads, for lunch where we enjoyed a choice of four very good homemade soups, locally produced pork pies, wedges and hot pork sandwiches.
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Friends of St Mary’s, Lowgate, Hull
September Friends Gathering
Saturday, 8th September, 2018
The Chantry Chapels of St Mary’s
Thanks to everyone who joined the Friends of St Mary’s on Saturday 8th September for our gathering.
Especial thanks to our Patron Andrew Penny MBE for welcoming everyone, to Father John for his words about the St Mary’s HLF bid and, mostly particularly, to Dr Judith Preston Anderson for her well researched and fascinating talk ‘The Chantry Chapels of St Mary’s’.
Also, thank you to the team who kindly provided delicious sandwiches, cakes and tea and coffee and who cleared away at the finish.
It was great to see new faces at this event and to welcome a number of new members.
Watch out for details of our next event to be announced soon.
September Friends Gathering
Saturday, 8th September, 2018
The Chantry Chapels of St Mary’s
Thanks to everyone who joined the Friends of St Mary’s on Saturday 8th September for our gathering.
Especial thanks to our Patron Andrew Penny MBE for welcoming everyone, to Father John for his words about the St Mary’s HLF bid and, mostly particularly, to Dr Judith Preston Anderson for her well researched and fascinating talk ‘The Chantry Chapels of St Mary’s’.
Also, thank you to the team who kindly provided delicious sandwiches, cakes and tea and coffee and who cleared away at the finish.
It was great to see new faces at this event and to welcome a number of new members.
Watch out for details of our next event to be announced soon.
Dr Judith Preston Anderson gave a talk
'The Chantry Chapels of St Mary's'.
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One of St Mary's two chantry chapels was dedicated to St Anne Today, this painting of St Anne can be seen in St Mary's Lady Chapel.
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August 2018
Friends of St Mary’s Lowgate
St Mary’s Lowgate needs your help. We invite you to become a ‘Friend’ to this remarkable place. Your support, whether by taking an active interest, by making a financial contribution, by helping in kind or simply by joining us, will be very welcome.
The purposes of FoSM are:
* To help preserve the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Lowgate, Hull, as a prayerful and pastoral presence in the City of Hull, serving the City and beyond.
* To support the preservation of the building through raising funds for maintenance, repair, restoration and improvement.
* To unite those throughout the world who wish to be associated with this historic building and whose love of St Mary’s Lowgate inspires them to help preserve it for future generations.
* To provide a contact with this special building through a FoSM newsletter, annual report, annual general meeting and events, including socials, talks and concerts.
Key amongst these objectives is the contribution the FoSM can make to helping St Mary’s Lowgate’s raise £1.2 million for the restoration and re-ordering of the interior to make it fit to fulfil its role as a parish church and to play an extended community role, so safeguarding the future of this historically and architecturally important building.
The amount you give to join the FoSM is at your discretion but a suggested minimum annual donation is £10 per person. To join please visit the church and pick up a Friends of St Mary's leaflet with application slip or contact us by email, post or telephone as shown below.
We do hope you can join us.
Dr Colin Heywood,
The Honorary Secretary, Friends of St Mary’s
St Mary’s Parish Church, Lowgate, HULL HU1 1EJ
Patron: Andrew J. Penny MBE
Friends of St Mary’s Lowgate
St Mary’s Lowgate needs your help. We invite you to become a ‘Friend’ to this remarkable place. Your support, whether by taking an active interest, by making a financial contribution, by helping in kind or simply by joining us, will be very welcome.
The purposes of FoSM are:
* To help preserve the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Lowgate, Hull, as a prayerful and pastoral presence in the City of Hull, serving the City and beyond.
* To support the preservation of the building through raising funds for maintenance, repair, restoration and improvement.
* To unite those throughout the world who wish to be associated with this historic building and whose love of St Mary’s Lowgate inspires them to help preserve it for future generations.
* To provide a contact with this special building through a FoSM newsletter, annual report, annual general meeting and events, including socials, talks and concerts.
Key amongst these objectives is the contribution the FoSM can make to helping St Mary’s Lowgate’s raise £1.2 million for the restoration and re-ordering of the interior to make it fit to fulfil its role as a parish church and to play an extended community role, so safeguarding the future of this historically and architecturally important building.
The amount you give to join the FoSM is at your discretion but a suggested minimum annual donation is £10 per person. To join please visit the church and pick up a Friends of St Mary's leaflet with application slip or contact us by email, post or telephone as shown below.
We do hope you can join us.
Dr Colin Heywood,
The Honorary Secretary, Friends of St Mary’s
St Mary’s Parish Church, Lowgate, HULL HU1 1EJ
Patron: Andrew J. Penny MBE
