Records relating the United Reformed Church
GB0218.D6046

Summary Information

Repository
Gwent Archives
Creator
Bettws United Reformed Church.
Title
Records relating the United Reformed Church
ID
GB0218.D6046
Date
20th century
Extent
0.015 Cubic Metres
Language
English
Language of Materials note
English

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Biographical/Historical note

The United Reformed Church results from a union of the Presbyterian Church of England and the Congregational Church in England and Wales in 1972.

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Scope and Contents note

Records of the United Reformed Church including, church histories, deeds and agreements, correspondence, documents relating to the Monmouth Congregational Union, Monmouth Congregational Trust, and other papers.

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Arrangement note

The collection has been arranged chronologically within the following series'; The Congregational Union; Correspondence; Property - Deeds and Agreements; The Charity Commission; Church Histories

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

 Gwent Archives

Conditions Governing Access note

Usual conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use note

Usual copyright conditions apply.

Accruals note

Accruals are not expected.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Gift, 2015.

Appraisal note

All records have been retained.

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Controlled Access Headings

Subject(s)

  • Churches-Wales-Monmouthshire

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Other Finding Aids note

A hard copy catalogue is available at Gwent Archives.

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Collection Inventory

 D6046/1/1-5 The Congregational Union 20th century 

 D6046/1/1 Monmouth Congregational Union Constitution No Date 

 D6046/1/2 Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Monmouthshire Congregational Union (Incorporated) No Date 

 D6046/1/3 Memorandum and Articles of Association (As altered by Special Resolution passed 26 November, 1966), incorporated the 31st December 1910. [1966] 

 D6046/1/4 Monmouthshire Congregational Union Annual Report 31 Dec 1965 

 D6046/1/5 Appointment of New Trustees of the United Reform Church, Fleur-de-lis 2 Jan 1985 

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 D6046/2/1-5 Correspondence Mid 20th century-Late 20th century 

 D6046/2/1 Correspondence from the Charity Commission relating to the sale of Mount Zion Congregational Chapel, Blackwood, detailing the terms under which such a sale should take place, and also stating that the proceeds of sale be paid to the Monmouthshire Congregational Union Incorporated. Apr 1961-Oct 1961 

 D6046/2/2 Correspondence relating to the Hanover United Reformed Church, Hanover Manse, and the improvements/refurbishments made to it. 1980 

 D6046/2/3 Correspondence between The Congregational Centre, Nottingham and Messrs. L.A. Wallen & Jenkins re. Penmain Independent Chapel, Blackwood. The letters provide details relating to the status of Penmain Independent Chapel, Blackwood as whether it is part of the United Reformed Church or is regarded an Unaffiliated Congregational Church. Oct 1982 

 D6046/2/4 Correspondence relating to the sale of Penry Memorial Church, Sebastopol Aug 1982-Jun 1983 

 D6046/2/5 Correspondence relating Llanvapley Congregational Church - particularly it's ownership, purchase, and Trustees 1976-1992 

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 D6046/3/1-5 Property- Deeds and Agreements Mid 20th century-Late 20th century 

 D6046/3/1 Charity Commission - Authority to sell real estate The Congregational Chapel within the parish of Bassaleg, providing details of any potential sale and the conditions upon which it would happen. 17 Jul 1953 

 D6046/3/2 Charity Commission - Authority to sell real estate The Congregational Chapel within the parish of St Arvans, providing details of any potential sale and the conditions upon which it would happen. 19 Mar 1954 

 D6046/3/3 The Congregational Churches of Castle Street, Abergavenny and Llanvapley, Abergavenny. Declaration of Trust of a Manse - Rose Villa, North Street, Abergavenny 19 Sep 1957 

 D6046/3/4 Agreement between the Trustees of Tabernacle Congregational Church, Newport and Sovreign Property Investment Ltd., relating to the sale and purchase of leasehold property situate between Commercial Street and Dock Street, Newport, known as the Tabernacle Congregational Church. 31 Dec 1964 

 D6046/3/5 Abstract of Title of the Personal Representatives of Margaret Edith Powell to freehold land at Gilwern in the parish of Llanelly, Co. Powys, 1874. Deed of Gift of freehold land situate at Gilwern - In the Estate of Mrs Margaret Edith Powell Messrs. R.W. Jackson and G.S. Cooper to The Trustees of Gilwern United Reformed Church (2 items) 1974, 12 Jul 1977 

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 D6046/4/1 The Charity Commission Mid 20th century 

 D6046/4/1 Scheme including appointment of Trustees and vesting in them, for the parish of St Arvans, and its Congregational Chapel. The scheme includes details of Administration of Charities, Trustees, Vesting, Sale, and Investment. 20 Mar 1953 

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 D6045/5/1-6 Church Histories Mid 20th century-Early 21st century 

 D6046/5/1 Libanus Congregational Church, Ebbw Vale - Centenary Celebrations, 1859-1959 Sep 1959 

 D6046/5/2 Bethel United Reformed Church, Upper Cwmbran - 150th Anniversary Celebrations, 1837-1987 Apr 1987 

 D6046/5/3 Elim United Reformed Church (Formerly Elim Congregational Church), 1842-1992 1992 

 D6046/5/4 Garn United Reformed Church, Abercarn, 1841-2011 2011 

 D6046/5/5 Penywaun United Reform Church, 1760-2005 - Service of Thanksgiving and Retirement 1 Mar 2005 

 D6046/5/6 Copies of papercuttings on news and events relating to the Lion Street Church in Blaenavon 20th century 

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