Friends of Annual Report 2017 1 FRIENDS OF AGM WEEKEND 2017

FRIDAY 6 OCTOBER ANNUAL DINNER 19.00 for 19.30 at Cerutti ‘2’, Station Square, Beverley Speaker: John Phillips (Hon. Secretary of The Friends of Beverley Minster)

SATURDAY 7 OCTOBER STUDY DAY ‘BEVERLEY: TWO CHURCHES AND A TOWN’ 10.15 - 16.00 Speaker: PROFESSOR BARBARA ENGLISH, MBE Peter Harrison Room, Beverley Minster, Minster Yard North, HU17 0DP Includes morning and afternoon refreshments and a buffet lunch. Cost per person: £25 (£20 for Friends*)

SUNDAY 8 OCTOBER ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING in the Hall at 14.15

ST JOHN LECTURE at 15.15 ‘New thoughts on an old Chronology: Meaux , East Riding of , in a new light’ Speakers: Dr Glyn Coppack & Stuart Harrison Peter Harrison Room, followed by Afternoon Tea in the Parish Hall. St John Lecture: Cost per person: £5 (no charge for Friends)

CHORAL EVENSONG in the Quire at 17.30

BOOKING ENQUIRIES TO: The Programme Secretary, Friends of Beverley Minster, 85, Ancaster Avenue, Hull, HU5 4QR E-mail: [email protected] Telephone 01482 442221 PHOTO CREDITS Please use the enclosed form to apply for places where there is a charge. Front and back covers and pages 27 and 39: Andrew Gommersall. Pages 2, 5, 18 and 25: Mervyn King. * 'Friends' should be interpreted as current Friends of Beverley Minster and current members of the Pages 4, 12, 13, 31, 32 and 33: John Phillips. Pages 15 and 16: Liz Grove. Friends of St Mary’s, Beverley are also able to buy tickets at the reduced Friends’ prices listed. Pages 9 and 10: Barbara English (Page 9 photo of : Wiki Commons) 2 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 3 Contents Report of the Chairman of the Friends Roger Lewis

Report of the Chairman of the Friends Roger Lewis 5 Work on the in previous annual reports, we have diverse Heritage Lottery responsibilities including supporting new Floodlighting the Minster Elly Hoyes 7 Funding (HLF) learning and scholarship about the building Officers and Members of the Council 8 proposal and the (hence the importance of John Phillips’ The Percy Family, the Minster and Beverley Town Barbara English 9 Grants for Places of recently published book ‘Of a faire uniforme Curate’s Report Gareth Atha 13 Worship (GPOW) making: the building of Beverley Minster 1188- Social Secretary’s Report Pamela Martin 14 fund, covered 1736’) and making the resulting knowledge Friends Spring Outing Liz Grove 15 elsewhere in this available to the general public (hence our support for the ‘interpretation’ component An Evening with Lawrence Sterne John Askey 17 year’s annual report, has prompted us of the GPOW bid). We have also restored Music in the Minster Robert Poyser 18 again to look carefully at our purpose as historic components within the building, Membership Secretary’s Report Liz Grove 20 Friends of the Minster. such as the two 17th century paintings on The Object of the Friends 21 the south wall of the main south transept Annual Accounts James Moore 22 We took part in a specially-convened PCC and the Hilliard memorial in the north quire Beverley Minster Shop Limited Jane Myers 24 meeting in mid June to explore progress on aisle. In addition we have funded new work, Report of the Minster Building Surveyor Simon Delaney 26 the bids and to get confirmation that we such as the Minster shop (approximately were all working in the right direction. £75k). We also support activity that we Grant for Places of Worship Application Tim Carlisle 28 see as central to the quality of worship in The Heraldry of the Nicholas de Huggate Effigy John Phillips 30 As well as the PCC, the ‘we’ refers to two the Minster and which gives our its Agenda for the AGM 34 other organisations – the Friends and the unique identity – notably the music (more Minutes of the AGM 2016 35 Old Fund. Old Fund responsibilities relate to on this below) but also smaller items such maintaining the structure of the Minster (lead, as the crib figures which form such a focal stone, glass is one way of summarising it) and point during Christmas and Epiphany. All this to any proposed changes to that structure work has to be of the highest quality – even (for example, re-building the ). the two large flower stands near the altar were architect-designed and the shop The PCC’s responsibilities are for the design was the outcome of a competitive continuity of worship and service at the tender to architectural practices. All this goes Minster, i.e. they look after its core activities beyond – and is not adequately described as – as a church community. ‘ornament and decoration’.

Our own remit is sometimes summarised Though the core functions of the three as ‘ornament and decoration’ but we resist organisations – Old Fund, PCC and Friends such a simplistic interpretation. We are not – are clear there will inevitably at times be just ‘the icing on the cake’; the organisation tension over who should pay how much that provides things that are ‘nice to have’ and for what. Is the disabled access a cost but not strictly necessary. As I have written related to Old Fund (building structure) or 4 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 5 Friends (access to the public)? In this case, visitors to see parts of the building open days) and also to continue to develop success elsewhere, requires expenditure of the Friends paid. Are the chairs in the nave hitherto closed (including the north east the professionalism of the Minster’s music. up to about £47,500 and was enthusiastically a PCC responsibility (part of the on-going transept) Robert writes about this in his report on the supported at the May meeting of the Friends’ worship) or a Friends’ responsibility (to • opening up the aisles would require Minster’s music. Council. ensure provision of high quality furniture?) In relocation of functions (e.g. flower the end we split that cost 50/50. In the recent arranging in the south aisle and Recruitment of choristers – particularly boys There are similarities with our support for case of the restoration of the font the Old ministers’ robing in the north aisle); – requires on-going effort. The Minster does the Assistant Organist post. That too was Fund paid for the engineering component Friends would be sympathetic to helping not have the luxury of a ‘choir school’ with aimed at developing the Minster’s music; also, (repairs to the mechanism that raises and create a fit-for-purpose music school a ‘captive’ group of boys and girls who sing Friends’ funding was on a similar three-year lowers the font cover) and the Friends paid incorporating changing and rehearsal in the choir in return for free or subsidised basis, with a commitment on the part of the for the gilding of the dove and the restoration facilities, thereby freeing space in the schooling. In Beverley we have to recruit from Minster to work towards other sources of of the woodwork. north aisle local schools and provide perceived benefits funding to continue after the pilot period. • elements of a new lighting scheme, for to children who have many other claims on (We contributed £12,100 to this project in Preparing the bid to the HLF has reminded example lighting the , Percy their time and energy. The proposed scheme October 2012.) In every way the appointment us that other organisations are involved too. tomb and other aspects of the Minster’s would in particular provide opportunities of Ian Seddon as Assistant Organist has Obviously, St Mary’s but also the town - and heritage currently difficult to see clearly for children from lower-income families. succeeded: his own playing and accompanying the Council should also be a major player • interpreting the Minster to visitors Applicants would take part in an interview has been of the highest standard and he has as its decisions have impact on the context • contributing to the restoration of and audition; if successful, they would need also enabled the Director of Music to work in which the Minster (and St Mary’s) stand; windows and especially the great east to show on-going commitment in terms of more intensively work with the choir. Our think, for example, of the benefits to visitors and west windows. lesson attendance, participation in the choir investment has ‘paid off’ too in that funding of closing Minster Yard North to traffic and and progress in learning their instrument. The has been found to maintain the post. thus going some way to creating a precinct, an Support for the Minster’s music proposal, based on schemes that have shown area of peace and freedom in which to stroll undisturbed around the building’s exterior. But we must remember that the HLF bid has not yet been submitted, let alone accepted, Floodlighting the Minster Our priorities in the HLF bid and life goes on. As a charity we are required to make sensible use of our funds - the For just £15.00 per night members of the The sight of Beverley Minster fully lit is Work on the GPOW and HLF bids has money we receive from you, the donors. public and local businesses/organisations are enjoyed from all vantage points, whether it invited to sponsor a night on an annual basis is from close up in Beverley itself or from helped us to focus on our priorities as We are prudently holding a proportion of or for one year only. further afield. a Friends’ organisation. We valued the our reserves as potential ‘match’ for Lottery opportunity to share these with the Old Fund funding but the Friends’ Council is always Sponsorship of lighting the Minster has The scheme is still as popular today as work and the PCC at the June meeting mentioned open to new ideas to support whatever their proved very popular with both local people continues to take place to improve the earlier. We have agreed our priorities as: source. and those who have a connection with lighting of the Minster, and consideration Beverley. As the years have gone by the is now being given to how the interior can Minster Lighting Fund has worked hard to be improved to enhance the details of the • opening up the two quire aisles; for the As an example, we received a proposal improve the exterior lighting and the Minster architecture for the benefit of the many south aisle this would allow visitors to for a three-year pilot scheme to provide is now fully lit all the way round the building. visitors and the local community. see aspects of the Minster’s Snetzler free musical tuition to up to 40 choristers organ (with displays) and, in the case (boys and girls aged 8-14). This would The project began in 1991 when members of Contact Elly on 07970 709575 of the north aisle, relocating the two complement other activities to recruit to Beverley and District Civic Society recognised A list of sponsors and available nights is on Beverley Minster as one of the town’s much the Minster website: vestries would make it possible for the choir (such as visits to local schools and loved and favoured landmarks. www.beverleyminster.org.uk 6 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 7 Friends of Beverley Minster The Percy family, the Minster and Officers and Members of the Council Beverley town Professor Barbara English, MBE

Professor Roger Lewis (Chairman) Revd Jonathan Baker (Vicar designate) On the North West corner of the Minster with him 500 men, all called up from his 29 Highgate, The Minster Vicarage is a medieval carving known as ‘William Yorkshire estates. Even though the town and Beverley, HU17 ODN. Highgate Percy’ (there were many William Percys). the Minster were ultimately governed by the Tel. 01482 864082 Beverley HU17 0DN Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] This carving used to be thought to be 15th , until the 1540s, the Percys, century, like the west front and towers barons and later earls of Northumberland, Mr James Moore (Hon. Treasurer) Mr Peter Mounstephen (Old Fund Representative) 3 The Orchard, Tickton, 34 Long Lane themselves, but some clever detective work were an ever present force in Beverley. Beverley HU17 9JE Beverley HU17 0DN by historians now suggests that the west front Tel. 01964 544145. Email: [email protected] and towers, and by association the statue, are What was the first connection between the Email: [email protected] Mr Tim Carlisle (PCC Representative) earlier, before 1399. So this should be Henry Percys and the Minster? Here I am trailing a John Phillips (Hon. Secretary) 26 Manor Park Percy, the 1st earl of Northumberland, who new suggestion based on very slight evidence, 20 Fawcett Gardens, Beverley conspired with Henry Duke of Lancaster to a suggestion that you are welcome to discard. , Y025 5NR HU17 7BS Tel: 01377 241082 Tel: 01482 871540 depose Richard II, and who appears together William Percy, a Norman who came to Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] with his son ‘Hotspur’ in Shakespeare’s plays soon after 1066, was responsible for Miss Pamela J Martin (Hon. Social Secretary) Mr Robert Poyser (Co-opted) Richard II and Henry IV parts 1 and 2; later the re-foundation of which had 85 Ancaster Avenue 17 Aspen Way he conspired against Henry IV and was killed been devastated by the Vikings in the 800s. HULL HU5 4QR at the battle of Bramham Moor, near Leeds, Percy worked with monks from Winchcombe Tel: 01482 442221 Beverley Email: [email protected] HU17 7SZ his head being put up on Bridge. and Evesham, who came up into the north Tel: 07988 938719 to restore such places as , Jarrow, Mr Robert Poyser (Co-opted) Email: [email protected] Monkwearmouth, Whitby and Lastingham, 11 Harland Way Cottingham HU16 5PR Mr Edward Lock (PCC Representative) places they found unroofed, ruinous, Tel :01482 847185 Browsholme overgrown. At Whitby, Percy gave land to the Email: [email protected] Harland Way Cottingham abbey to enrich it. Mr Neil Pickford (Co-opted) HU16 5PD 23 The Leases Email: [email protected] BEVERLEY HU17 8LG Mrs Lorna Jones (Retires 2017) Email: [email protected] 31 Old Manor Lawns Long Lane Ms Liz Grove (Hon Membership Secretary) Beverley HU17 0NB 5 Long Lane Tel: 01482 867388 Beverley HU17 0NH Who were the Percys? The most powerful email: [email protected] Ms Sylvia Ripley (Retires 2017) family of northern England for much of the 65 Molescroft Park Dr Rebecca Hiscott (Minster Lighting Fund Trustee) , they were established in East Beverley 2 Chester Avenue HU17 7HY Yorkshire by 1086. It was not until the 1920s Lincoln Way Beverley Tel: 01482 860029 that the Percys sold their last remaining HU17 8UG lands in the East Riding. With great houses at Email: [email protected] Revd Stephen Deas (Retires 2018) Master’s House , Wressle and Catton, the Percys Site of Leconfield Castle Mrs Elly Hoyes (Minster Llighting Fund Administrator) The Charterhouse were the most powerful neighbours that 1 The Whinns Charterhouse Lane Beverley had – the Percy retinue in their Could William Percy have done the same Beverley Parklands HULL livery or uniforms could swagger around for Beverley Minster, which was close to BEVERLEY HU2 8AF HU17 0RZ Tel: 01482 329307 town picking quarrels with the locals. When his castle of Leconfield? Was the Minster Email: [email protected] Email:[email protected] a Percy went to France in 1513, he took devastated by the Vikings? The archaeologists

8 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 9 in the Lurk Lane excavation found signs that without its ‘weepers’ or angels in the niches MP, as did other great landowners. Humphrey, duke of Gloucester, with his the site there had been abandoned and not or the canopy that was there in 1661. One family spent two nights in Beverley, lodged in reoccupied until the 10th century. A new piece of stained glass has survived from the The household at Leconfield and Wressle is several inns there: the Beverley council paid. plan and a new hall seem to have been begun glass that once filled the chapel windows. carefully described in a famous volume called As well as Henry V, six other medieval kings (writes Evans) around 1070 – the same time This tomb belongs to the 4th The Percy Household Book c.1512. There from John to Henry VIII visited Beverley, some as William Percy was giving property to earl of Northumberland (killed in 1489 in a were around 166 people in the household, several times, and they probably stayed at Whitby. Leland in the 16th century recorded tax gathering riot); the expenses of his very with about 53 ‘strangers’, guests, arriving Leconfield, in the same way that members of ‘from an old roll’, that William Percy, the elaborate funeral survive. every day, who had to be fed. the royal family stay in great houses today – founder of Whitby, in the time of William the for York races, for instance. Conqueror gave lands to Beverley and to Since this talk was given to the Friends of The difficulties of transporting food and drink Ripon, as well as Whitby. He rather weakens the Minster in 2016, John Phillips has made a meant that most stores were bought in the Beverley was a great place for watching his source by saying that Percy also gave land remarkable discovery in the British Library surrounding countryside, wherever the family plays, put on by the guilds. Strangers came to the Hospitallers and Templars, who did of a coloured drawing of the missing tomb of were staying. Much of this, although this is not to watch: and on at least one occasion the not exist until the early 1100s, after William the 5th earl, known as ‘Henry the Magnificent’ well recorded, must have come from Beverley. Earl of Northumberland, his countess and his Percy’s death. and his countess. This drawing is published In Beverley the butchers’ guild prohibited household, came to watch the Corpus Christi in John Phillips book, Of a Fair Uniforme trading on Sunday except at ‘the coming of a play from the house of William Thixhill. We The most obvious existing link between the Making: the Building History of Beverley great man’: it was always worth bending the know of this play-going in 1423 because Minster and the Percys are the two remaining Minster 1188-1736 (2017) and shows that rules for families like the Percys. Beverley council paid for the dinner. tombs. The famous and beautiful one beside this was one of the most magnificent of all the High Altar belonged either to a mid 14th the Percy tombs. As well as food and drink, the household The earls also had plays at Leconfield, where century Percy wife, one of the two named needed such things as clothes, paper or they chose to spend Christmas during the Eleanor or maybe Idonea, a name of which parchment, linen, baskets, building materials, early 1500s and perhaps earlier. At some even the pronunciation is unresolved, or even cook pots, smiths’ work, armour, horses and seasons it seems that the leading townsmen a Percy priest, Dawton’s preferred choice. horseshoes, and sometimes ready cash (at and clergy of Beverley were invited to these least one Beverley merchant was at his death entertainments at Leconfield. owed money by the earl). All this encouraged the local specialized markets in Beverley. The 5th earl was an outstanding patron of drama and the arts. His predecessors had The town council of Beverley both gave and employed their own family minstrels from at received presents to the earls: usually deer least 1377 and they travelled around England, were given to the town and birds and fish being recorded in Kent, at Abbey, at the went back to the castle. For example, in 1502 king’s court, in Gloucestershire, and even at the governors of Beverley were asked to Grimsby.3 While his minstrels went to other breakfast at Leconfield. They took as presents great houses, other great houses sent their 10 capons, 4 swans, 6 herons, 2 bitterns and troupes to him. 4 shoveler ducks, and the food for them (so they were transported alive). The earl’s bearward was called John Green, who travelled to Dover, to Sandwich and to The Beverley men also handed out a large Beverley in 1520-1 where he got into trouble Tomb of the 4th Earl of Northumberland, ‘Henry the Magnificent’ 5th Earl of number of tips. I hope it was a good breakfast. by calling a local citizen who had set his dog d.1489 Northumberland d.1527 An earlier visit by King Henry V to Leconfield on one of the bears ‘Thou Scots byrde’ of Then there is the Percy chapel, added around The relationship of the Percys to the town in 1420 cost the town rather more. The which ‘Scots’was the insult rather than ‘byrde.’ 1500 to the NE end of the Minster. The of Beverley, as opposed to the Minster, was town accounts name ‘one chased cup well entrance to the chapel and the surround that of economic and social life: provision of ornamented and gilded presented to the lord The earl’s almoner wrote the scripts for the of the north window are decorated with stores for the Percy household, the exchange king at Leconfield’ costing £5, and the gold Christmas plays, and when he was writing shields held by angels or people and heraldic of gifts, visits from both sides, social occasions, given with the cup cost £46 13s 4d. Bread ‘interludes’ he was allowed a servant for emblems of the Percys - and there is the political influence. In the early 1600s the earls and wine was also sent. While the king and his writing out the parts. The 5th earl’s almoner remains of a tomb, rather damaged and expected to be able to nominate a Beverley household stayed at Leconfield, his brother and secretary was William Peeris, who might 10 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 11 in the lord’s chapel, a Shrove Tuesday play at night and the play of Resurrection on Easter The Curate’s Report Day. ***** Gareth Atha Henry VIII’s reformation began the destruction of the Percy houses in Yorkshire. In 1548 Leconfield was abandoned in When we look back at 2017 we will no doubt weddings, baptisms, funerals, as well as non- favour of Wressle: in 1605 the 9th earl, the think that it has been an unusual, but I hope, religious events such as concerts. We are ‘Wizard Earl’ was tangentially involved in the thrilling year in the life of the Minster. We perhaps the largest venue in Beverley and Gunpowder Plot and imprisoned for years. have once again welcomed a large number of it takes a lot of work to keep the building The English Civil wars saw the destruction visitors to our magnificent church, from many running day by day. of Wressle and it was abandoned. So after different nationalities. It is always gratifying to around 600 years the Percys were no longer see the awe and wonder which our visitors This year has been a challenging one. Since a force in Beverley, but lived elsewhere, in have as they explore our building. My hope Jeremy left in February everyone has had to their great houses at Alnwick or Petworth. is that they experience something of the step up and dig in to ensure all that needs magnificence of God as they experience the to be done gets done. By and large this has Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland, The Percy tombs in the Minster had been magnificence of our building. happened without complaint and I thank all bringing Richard II a message from Henry vandalized by 1661 when William Dugdale the Friends for your constant efforts. The of Lancaster. visited. The 4th earl’s effigy and the statues The recent Petrus Alamire exhibition was work on the building has continued, especially Jean Creton, Histoire du Roy d’Angleterre around the tomb had been removed, as had extremely popular – with many visitors the windows. It was lovely to talk to the Richard II c.1401-5 the 5th earl’s tomb and his wife’s, and the coming to look at the manuscripts and workers conducting a survey of the windows Percy tomb to the north of the high altar had to hear the music in the installation. This in July this year. have been the playwright – he was involved lost parts of the original. Dawton records exhibition showcased our suitability as a in 1519-20 with a projected revision of the that in 1793 a gang including a sexton, opened venue for such exhibitions. The building has As I write this, I recall spending a good half Beverley mystery plays. Peeris wrote a very and ransacked the tombs, played skittles with also been used for other art exhibitions, from hour yesterday evening helping a young family bad verse history of the family, ‘Descent of the contents, bowled skulls down the aisle local artists and tapestry workers, to our find green men in the minster. The young girl the Lords Percy’ which he presented to his and used one of the 4th earl’s fingers as a very own Mervyn King, and the current Ecce was thrilled to be able to explore (and run master as a New Year’s gift. Peeris may also silver-tipped tobacco pipe stopper. Populus exhibition by Geoff Hewitt. about in) the building. These young visitors have written the verses recorded by Leland as are of especial importance, as they grow being on the walls of Leconfield and Wressle. So we end with where we began, with the It is good to see that the roof tours have in life and love for our minster and what it Alas, he was no William Shakespeare, more first earl, the only Percy remaining as an begun once again and further thanks to stands for. My hope for the coming year is William McGonagall. image in the town with which the Percys John Phillips for leading on this. Indeed, I that the engagement of young visitors will be were associated for so long, still looking up am very grateful to the Friends for all the high on the agenda for the Friends. Home-grown in the Percy household was the Highgate and watching over the Minster. work and support that you have given to the nativity play on Christmas day in the morning Long may he remain. Minster over the past year. Our building has, Thank you for the support that you give to once again, been used for religious services, the life of the Minster. Of a Fair Uniforme Making: the Building History of Beverley Minster 1188-1736 by John Phillips is available in the Minster shop for those of you who live close enough, or on Amazon for those who live further away and would like it posted to them. (Just search ‘Beverley Minster’ in the books sections and you will find it.) It can be paid for by Paypal or credit card which makes it much easier than sending cheques. An ideal present for Christmas.

12 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 13 Social Secretary’s Report Friends Spring Outing Pamela Martin Liz Grove

The 2017 Events Programme has to date supported not only by Friends of Beverley The excellent Pamela Martin arranges our Feast of St is celebrated in been very well supported. The East Yorkshire Minster, but by friends of Friends, other trips so well – a fascinating set of places to early May, with a special processional service Churches coach tour in May was attended by Minster church-goers and, indeed, people visit, an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide, from the church to St John’s Well, led by 22 people, one lady coming from Sacramento, from outside church circles. and blue skies. the Minster choir. It was a particular delight U.S.A. In June, John Phillips’ guided tour to spend time really looking at the church, outside and in, and put it in a wider context. ‘Why 1188? Reasons for Re-dating the Minster’ Full reports on the 2016 events, which were One fact that caught our imagination was attracted 16 very appreciative attendees. John not included in the last Annual Report, can that when the church was built, transport of clearly put forward his new theories, which be found in the Spring 2017 Newsletter. materials by road would have been almost have the approval several academic experts. These include the Annual October Weekend impossible; waterways would have been Numbers were lower for Patrick Wildgust’s evening meal, held at Cerutti 2, the Bell- the obvious choice. And is on excellent talk about ‘Laurence Sterne – Author ringing Study Day which followed this on the the edge of the valley, with the and Preacher’, which was very much enjoyed Saturday and the AGM and Annual St John Kelk Beck, like the , being the by those present and finally, the guided tour of Beverley Lecture delivered by Professor “link road” to the church. We observed of St Mary’s Church, Beverley ably conducted Barbara English on the subject of ‘The Percy the various materials used in the building, by Pamela Hopkins, was supported by over Family, the Minster and Beverley town’, which mostly limestone, brick and chalk, and were 20 people. Independent reports on some attracted over 40 people. introduced to the different arrangement (bonds) in which brick is laid: English (garden) of these events follow this overview. In the So a party of some 30 Friend-ly enthusiasts bond on the east end; the sturdier Flemish light of the joint HLF bid embracing Beverley The Epiphany Organ Recital, ‘La Nativite du set off one Friday morning in early May, bond in the porch. By this time we were Minster and St Mary’s Parish Church, St Seigneur’ performed by Robert Poyser, the marvelling at the clear skies, and eagerly really enjoying observing and considering, Mary’s Friends and parishioners were Director of Music at Beverley Minster, had anticipating a tour of lesser visited East and the interior gave a whole new set of particularly welcomed to all events this year a record attendance of approximately 60 Riding churches. The day started with a coffee treats to observe. The Royal Arms of William – and indeed, we were made most welcome people, exceeding previous numbers in the stop at the Wolds Village, which encouraged IV were studied, the use of light coloured by St Mary’s members on the evening of our past few years. people to get to know everyone else, and wood, presumably oak, made the building very tour including special tours of certain parts of gave that extra layer of warmth against the light, and the De Quincey memorial chapel the building and the bonus of refreshments at On a personal level, it is rewarding to see rather sharp wind. This insulation was aided revealed splendid memorials. the end. events growing from seeds of ideas into greatly by some delicious home-made scones. fruition and success, but this would not Our guide for the day, Richard Clarke, The Byland Abbey and Newburgh Priory happen were not for the support they receive used the best sort of teaching method – coach tour, as I write, is very nearly fully from Friends of Beverley Minster. So, a big encouraging people to think for themselves booked. Over the last three years the ‘thank you’ for spreading the word about our - by close observation on the outside of the summer coach tour has increased in Programme and for personally increasing our church. Then we evaluated the conclusions popularity, which is rewarding. This has been footfall. inside. He also gave us a list of items to carry with us on independent outings: a torch, binoculars, a notebook, a reference book (e.g. Pevsner) and refreshments.

Thus fed in body and mind, we made our Excited at becoming amateur ecclesiologists, first stop at Harpham church. Harpham was we next visited the neighbouring Collegiate the obvious starting point for our day as the church at Lowthorpe. Collegiate, because, 14 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 15 like Beverley Minster, it was a centre for was a contrast, focusing Secular Canons, whose main function was on open village An evening with Lawrence Sterne to provide aid and support to the local churches, where no community. This is a very different church one family dominated. John Askey from Harpham. Lowthorpe church reminds Kilham church, the me a little of Minster, with an active post-lunch slot, kept nave and ruined chancel. Richard reminded everyone awake and us that it wasn’t Henry VIII who dissolved the fascinated. Again, Just under a year ago I could not have told Patrick proved to be one of those speakers Collegiate churches like Lowthorpe but his much time was spent you who Laurence Sterne was and what was who could live his subject with tremendous son, Edward VI, in 1548. Like Howden, since studying the exterior; his claim to fame. That changed about eleven enthusiasm. This time I began to grasp that time the previously splendidly elaborate the later tower, the months ago when I was enjoying one of the something about the person, the writer, the East End has become ruined. From the south corbels reminiscent of many Friends’ historical excursions. clerk in holy orders. Laurence Sterne came side, with yews masking the bricked-up misericords (carvers’ windows, it still looks impressive, but inside light relief?) and a sundial. For me there across as a most interesting and fascinating is a shell, serving mainly to keep the wind were two outstanding features of the church: On this outing we went to Shandy Hall in the person. The life of Tristram Shandy began to and weeds out of the nave. Here we had an the breathtaking South Porch door, with village of Coxwold. We were taken around by come alive. People at the lecture, like myself, excellent opportunity to use our imaginations its 5 orders of patterns, and the “modern” the curator, Patrick Wildgust, who enthused realised that Sterne’s writings were becoming / brains to consider what had been the insertion of Gothick sash windows. These about Sterne, who had lived there in the 18th more understandable. When I got home, I purpose of a small filled-in niche by the small we noticed on our tour of the exterior; south door. Was it originally a stoup, for holy an obvious attempt to increase the light century. picked up his book with the new insights water, or the space for a statue, or a squint inside the church, and looking somewhat learned from Patrick. for outsiders to see the Mass? Much more anachronistic. But inside they really came On one level it was a most engrossing place memorable than being told! into their own: streams of light – and even with its history and lovely gardens. Patrick During his talk Patrick cleverly gave us the the possibility of opening a sash window; gave me a DVD of some of Laurence Sterne’s background and philosophical insights to Inside the remains of the church (the unheard-of in a church. It was definitely NOT sermons. Sadly I have not managed to hear Laurence Sterne. Also the meaning of the truncated nave) was another William IV royal the standard fenestration of a traditional arms. It was interesting to note that, as on church, but worked remarkably well. We were them as I do not possess the necessary various illustrations in the text, in one of traditional clock faces, the numbering was IIII really absorbed in our own ideas by then! electronic apparatus. However I did buy a which he showed that there was no beginning rather than the more usual IV. This again was copy of Sterne’s book – ‘The Life and Opinions or ending to the story. the joy of personal observation. And finally to Nafferton. Another fascinating, of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman’. After the visit “forgotten” church of the East Riding. But to the Hall we went onto see the church At the end of the evening he personally Despite running by then our enthusiasm had made us rather somewhat over late for our expected return, so the visit was where Sterne had been and where he challenged me to write a type of Tristram time (enthusiasm curtailed. But we did manage to admire the preached. Shandy, as I was clerk in holy orders. I have has its problems), setting, the spacious interior, its wonderful already written a humorous autobiography we were at the Bell representation of the Boy (of which Soon afterwards I began reading Sterne’s of being a priest. I am now trying to do a in Driffield in time Benjamin Britten would have been proud) and book but I found it very hard to get into, Tristram Shandy of myself. If you ever see a for an excellent the Royal Arms of William III. Our grand finale so I put it to one side. In the autumn, at the book for sale called ‘The Life and Opinions of buffet lunch. We to a perfect day. were interested Friends’ Annual Dinner, Patrick Wildgust Josiah Abercrombie, Clerk in Holy Orders’ you will in the building and was the guest speaker. I found his talk most know that I have fallen well and truly under the decorative engaging - though my enthusiasm for the the spell of Laurence Sterne. details, but the greatest challenge was book was not really fired. whether to have the deep home-made apple Our thanks to the Minister Friends for pie or the equally luxurious chocolate gateau. In June, Patrick came and spoke at the putting on such a wonderful evening with So, after a morning looking at churches Minister. It was not such a large gathering. such as a speaker as Patrick Wildgust. attached to wealthy estates, the afternoon 16 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 17 over 80 people of all ages involved with music services. We have gained new members but Music in the Minster at the Minster on a regular basis. To break the have lost a fine guitarist in Jeremy! Many Robert Poyser, Director of Music choir down into its constituent parts, we have thanks are due to Pippa Milner who helps to 13 boys, 22 girls, 2 sopranos, 5 altos, 6 tenors organise and choose music for the group and and 10 basses. is so dedicated in assisting Ian Seddon and me.

This past year has been a busy one for all unprecedented excitement. Our tour Recruitment continues, especially for the aspects of the Minster’s music as we plan to Germany in October 2016 was the boys’ choir with many schools visited and Staffing and grow for the future. Having been made a culmination of years of planning and others to visit. The Minster Choir is now full-time Director of Music in January, I relish fundraising and was truly memorable. accredited with the East Riding Voluntary As ever, I am fortunate to work with so many the opportunities this brings to develop and Action Services, which unlocks a number talented and dedicated musicians. Ian Seddon, explore ways of our wonderful music-making Concerts in Marienmunster, Lemgo and of schools as potential recruiting grounds. our Assistant Organist is in fine health and both within and reaching out beyond the Hamelin were very well supported with We are in the process of putting together a playing as stylishly as ever. We welcomed a Minster. enthusiastic audiences and it was brilliant joint short film between Swinemoor Primary new Organ Scholar, Dominic Joyce to the to be part of the morning Eucharist at St School and the Minster which demonstrates Minster in September. Dominic joins us from Organ Nicolai Lemgo. The wonderful welcome and the life of a chorister which I can use at Ipswich and will be with us for the three hospitality we received wherever we were assemblies, presentations and on the Minster’s years of his degree course at Hull University We are approaching the conclusion of major was a feature of the tour. We are indebted website as an aid to recruitment. A huge and is already making a useful contribution works on the Minster organ although as I to the work of the Twinning Association, in thank you to the Friends for supporting this to the music department. Edward Lock, choir write this, we are pressing on with plans to particular Eva La Pensee and Torsten Buncher project. member and Recognised Parish Assistant fix the rather unsteady winding on the choir and also the organist at St Nicolai Lemgo, has been a huge help with our Tuesday boys’ division. The new stops are settling in nicely, Friedemann Engelbert, who helped make our One of the most exciting developments choir practice. He has been particularly useful complementing and enhancing the organ’s first overseas tour so successful. We’re off will be the launch in September of an in teaching us how to sing in German in unique sound and replacement parts for to Coventry (and Alton Towers) instrumental bursary scheme for choristers. preparation for the tour and also for his work some of the action in the Pedal and Great in the October half term for our next tour This scheme will offer free instrumental with the younger members of the choir. Divisions are proving reliable after some and I have recently returned from Stendal tuition to choristers aged between 8 and initial teething problems. All four manuals and Magdeburg planning our next tour to 14 and should provide a massive aid to The Minster is fortunate to be part of a have had their action restored and regulated. Germany in 2018. A huge thank you to Mary recruitment to the choir and also the musical training scheme for young organists. The A new CD (recorded in November) was Mead who, as tour manager, ensured all things training that we can offer. This exciting plan Young Organ Scholars Trust (YOST) was released in June called ‘An East Riding Treasure’ went smoothly and were so well planned. will be funded for three years by the Friends set up to train young people into the useful to showcase the organ’s new-found qualities. using a similar model to that which worked church musicians of the future. Two choir There are a few smaller projects yet to be Other highlights of the so well for the Assistant Organist post members, Harry and Luca, are gaining valuable finished; these should be complete by the end past year have included which is now an integral part of our music experience and will be seen and heard playing of the year. taking part in filming for department. the organ and conducting the choir ever Charles III and Victoria, more as they develop. Harry has recently Choirs recording a new choir As ever, I am inspired by the dedication, been appointed as Junior Organ Scholar so CD ‘Sing Epiphany’ commitment and musical qualities of our we look forward to his greater contribution January 2017 marked the inauguration of (released this summer choir members who look forward with to the music in the Minster in his final year the Beverley Minster Junior Choir. A new and available from the enthusiasm to learning new music over the with us before university. choir for 5 to 8 year olds directed by Rachel Minster shop) and a trip to the church in coming year. Jerome, this has had a successful start with a Bainton for a concert. In conclusion, it is an exciting time at the good membership and has been a lot of fun! Music Group Minster in many ways but especially so with As the choir grows, we look forward to its Choir numbers are healthy at the moment. the music in all of its vibrant and different contribution to the Minster’s music. We have 59 in the combined choir, 42 of The Music Group continues to explore new forms. I look forward with much positivity to whom are under 18. Combined with our new music and contemporary repertoire for the challenges that the next year will bring. The Minster Choir has had a year of junior choir and music group we have well All Age and Worship teaching and Ministry

18 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 19 Membership Secretary’s Report The Object of the Friends Liz Grove, Hon. Membership Secretary From around 1180, when work was SUBSCRIPTIONS begun, to the present day the building Friends are invited to set their own Taking over from anyone who has done Mrs Mary Hodgson and maintenance of Beverley Minster has level of annual subscription. Payment a good job is always difficult. Taking over Mr Andrew Mayfield been the responsibility of those who love by Standing Order helps to reduce the Membership Secretary job from the Mr Frederick Ellerker Ross this church. the clerical work, saves postage and is wonderful John Ramsdale has been stepping Mrs K Southcoat recommended to both new and existing into giant’s shoes and falling over them often. Mrs Nancy Sutherby The ‘Friends of Beverley Minster’ is a members. Forms will be sent by the But many thanks to John, who has continued registered charity (formed in 1936) with Membership Secretary on request. to be cheerfully helpful and supportive: as One area of Membership that has been the objective of uniting into a common they say in the books, the mistakes are all concerning us is online enrolment. During the fellowship all those throughout the GIFT AID mine! past year there have been several technical world who wish to be associated with Members who pay income tax and/ The facts and figures: over the past year the problems which we hope to have fully the work and worship of the Minster or capital gains tax can significantly membership has once more decreased, from resolved soon, but of course joining online and the maintenance and enrichment of increase the value of their subscriptions 516 to 508, though this is less of a drop than is, for many, by far the easiest option. What its fabric and furnishings. The Friends by declaring that they wish to have them in several previous years. We are delighted to we hope to achieve is an online form that seek to be a link between those in treated as a donation under the gift aid welcome 23 new members gives you the information you need to set up Beverley and far beyond whose love of scheme introduced in the Finance Act Mr R Dunn a Standing Order with your Bank and also the Minster inspires them to have a share 2000. It enables the Friends to recover Mr & Mrs B Seymour informing us of your application to join, so in preserving it in all its beauty for future tax equal to 25p (in the current tax year) Ms F Johnston that when a subscription comes through we generations. for every £1 donated. New members Mr T Groves know who it’s from. We would also like to should apply to the Membership Mrs J Hall be able to claim Gift Aid wherever possible Money raised by contributions from Secretary for a form of declaration. Mr D Tunnicliffe on donations, and for that we need a signed members of the Friends has been used Mr A C Hoyle form. to clean and restore the interior of LEGACIES Mr & Mrs E Openshaw And while we’re looking at applications, the Minster and introduce most of the We welcome legacies, however small. A Dr & Mrs B W Sherratt we are hoping to offer the option of a Gift twentieth century furnishings that are suitable form of bequest will be sent on Mr I Champion Membership – for that friend who has seen today, provide a new window and application to the Treasurer. Such gifts Mr & Mrs G Bradnum everything. Initially we’d like to launch it in artwork in the retro-quire, and, in 2007, are free of duty. Dr J Mitchell good time for Christmas, with a choice of pay for the refurbishment of the Minster Mrs M Waddington illustrated cards for other occasions. Shop together with a magnificent new If you wish to leave a legacy to the Miss J D Oates Change of address shop screen. Friends of Beverley Minster the following Mr & Mrs N Parkinson Please be sure to notify us if you move house. clause should be included in your will: I Mr & Mrs M Sowden While it’s nice for your successors to receive Conservation and re-decoration are, bequeath the sum of £….. free of duty to Dr Alan Coates our post, it’s much better coming to you, who however, on-going problems, and much ‘The Friends of Beverley Minster’ and I support us. work is still to be done. declare that the receipt of their treasurer With sorrow, we record the known deaths of Subscription rates for the time being shall be a sufficient the following Friends who we remember with Prices, especially of postage, continue to Leaflets, incorporating an application discharge for the legacy. gratitude: rise, and so do our plans and hopes for the form for membership, are available from Mrs Mary Berkin future enhancement of our Minster. A basic the Friends’ Display Table in the north Registered Charity No. 501302 Mr Donald Bradnum subscription rate of £30 would be realistic The Choir in attandance at aisle of Beverley Minster or from the the filming of ‘Victoria’Mrs for Ivy ITV Hurd and much appreciated. Membership Secretary.

20 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 21 The Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Accounts 2016 - 2017

Statement of Financial Activities 2016/17 2015/16 Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2017 £ £ £ Incoming Resources Fixed Assets 2016/17 2015/16 Voluntary Income £ £ Subscriptions 13,235 14,446 Donations and Bequests 7,586 6,488 Tax Recovered 2,435 2,014 Investments 756,857 626,316 23,256 Activities for Generating Funds Total Fixed Assets 756,857 626,316 Study Days/ Trips 3,780 2,264 Book sales 1,879 112 Annual dinner 826 1,115 Current Assets 6,485

Investment Income 25,176 20,484 Debtors 2,435 2,014 CBF Deposit 77,090 77,090 Cash at Bank 23,243 25,455 Total Incoming Resources £ 54,917 £ 46,923 less Resources Expended Creditors 2,000 1,000 Charitable Activities Furnishings - 612 Net Current Assets 100,768 103,559 Print Restoration - 843 Restoration of Font cover 4,464 70 Assistant Organist 4,000 4,000 Promotion 1,150 968 Net Assets £ 857,625 £ 729,875 Book Production 10,700 - Choir Sponsorship 500 - Memorial 500 - Funds of Charity Dendrochronology Study 500 - 21,814 Unrestricted funds Activities for Generating Funds Brought forward 729,875 721,452 Study Days /Trips 2,849 2,528 Add Surplus for the year 127,750 8,423 Annual Dinner 1,003 1,169 3,852 £ 857,625 £ 729,875 Governance Costs Printing and stationery 1,790 1,297 Insurance 192 186 Sundries 60 186 2,042 James Moore, Treasurer

Total Resources Expended £ 27,708 £ 11,859

Net Incoming Resources £ 27,209 £ 35,064 Independent Examiner’s Report

Other Recognised gains/losses In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention :

Gain/Loss on investments 100,541 - 26,642 (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 41 of the 1993 Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and Net Movement in funds £ 127,750 £ 8,422 comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act have not being met; or (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be Total Funds Brought Forward 729,874 721,452 reached.

Total fund Carried Forward £ 857,624 £ 729,874 David Sunman, Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) 22 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 23 Beverley Minster Shop Limited Why not visit the Shop page on the Minster website? www.beverleyminster.org.uk/visit-us-2/shop Jane Myers, Shop Manager

I cannot believe another year has flown Socially, we have been to the College by! We have had a better start to the restaurant in Flemingate again for lunch year with the weather being kinder to us. and also had our annual meeting to discuss the audited accounts and to The shop and its stock continue to take the opportunity to discuss day to attract positive comments, which is very day activities in the shop. We had an pleasing. All the fixtures and fittings still exceptional year last year and this is an look their best and we do continually excellent occasion to appreciate our take good care of them. It is many successes. The Petrus Alamire exhibition years since the shop refit and I am very has been a wonderful highlight in June pleased with the longevity of both the and July. We have welcomed many visitors design and the fittings. who have all been very generous with their spending. Our team of volunteers now stands at 45; we have a full rota at the moment but Once again I have visited various nursing are always looking for new volunteers to homes in the area before Easter and assist over the holiday season. I would Christmas, to engage with the residents like to take this opportunity of thanking and also assist with their buying of all our team for their continual support presents. This is always much appreciated and efforts. We very much acknowledge by the staff. that the shop could not function without their dedication and time. Our Christmas card designs this year will feature an image of the Minster exterior I have been involved a great deal with the (Robin Storey, a local artist, has very Church and Cathedral Shops Association kindly agreed that we can use one of his this year. In my role of treasurer for the paintings as our design) and once again I Association and also a member on the will retain the price at £4.50 for 5 cards, advisory board I have been very busy. with all the profits obviously going to the The annual AGM is in Sheffield this Minster. year; this is a wonderful opportunity to network with the other managers We really appreciate your support and to increase our sales knowledge. Our good wishes. Please continue to use us regional meeting earlier this year was in as your first stop for cards and presents Wakefield Cathedral, which, following its - our range is very extensive and I am successful lottery bid, was a visual sight sure you will find a gift that is that little to behold. Certainly food for thought. bit different.

24 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 25 Report from the Minster Surveyor

Simon Delaney, Building Surveyor to the Beverley Minster Old Fund

This is my first time reporting to the Friends the yard and the new sections in the roof of Beverley Minster following the retirement space ready. of John English and the end of my first six months as the Building Surveyor for the Old Steve Rial and Paul Hawkins continue to work Fund. John gave you an introduction to me on a variety of things from day to day support in the last report which was good, especially to the cyclical maintenance and the smaller as he got my age slightly wrong (to my things that keep the Minster safe and sound. advantage). Clearing the high-level gutters of the leaves from the big copper beech on Highgate and It has been a very busy first six months, nesting material from our various feathered trying to get very quickly up to speed with friends is an ongoing battle and key to keeping the work John had been doing and to get to the building watertight. On the glazing front know as many people working in and around works are continuing to window s26 to the the Minster as possible. The handover period rear of the font where they have removed the with John last year has been very useful as a damaged glass and are rebuilding the window starting point. An important part of this role section by section. for me is building relationships with the many people involved with the Minster, and with Both Steve and Paul have given (and continue my team working on the maintenance of this to give) many years of service to the great building. All this had to be done whilst maintenance of the Minster and they won’t life at the Minster gets on as usual, with mind me saying neither is getting any younger. minimal effect on the day to day running and The work that Steve and Paul undertake is use of the building. I hope I have managed key to what the Old Fund is all about. As such to plan future glazing works as well as review helping us to share the harder to reach areas this. there is a need to plan for the future, and the works completed in more recent times. of the building with our visitors. what happens when Steve gets to retirement The survey will take a full working week and The work I have been involved with has been age and Paul follows a few years later. As is planned for the end of July. In support of Many discussions have taken place on future a mix of old and new, with the continued part of a process, started between John and the funding bids a review of previous reports works to the Minster and the sources of maintenance of the building, completion of I before he retired, we are looking at the on the Great West and Great East windows funding: these are exciting times. Bids have projects started by John, and the GPOW and possibility of a glazier/plumber apprentice to have been requested. been made and are being planned to ensure HLF funding bids. come in under Steve’s wing ready to continue the longevity of the Minster for future the good work. This isn’t a quick process and The projects to install a new fire alarm and generations. We continue as a team to On the old, the maintenance team has also we are in discussions as to how we do this replace the workshop in the mason’s yard ensure we don’t lose sight of the day to day had a busy first six months of 2017. A and where we source such a person. have been completed. The maintenance challenge to keep the building safe, and wind second stone mason contractor has been team have moved into the workshop, and water tight, whilst providing support to added to the team; this has resulted in a lot The Old Fund has commissioned York which provides a much-improved working the bids. more coming out of the masons’ yard. We Glaziers Trust to undertake a new survey environment for them. The fire alarm has are just about to raise two replacement of all the glazing. The last full survey was been commissioned and we are all getting I look forward to continuing to build some pinnacles onto the roof during July, replacing undertaken in 2007; since then a lot of work used to the new system and the challenges it strong relationships, to enable me to keep the the eroded pinnacles on the Nave (NS01 & has been completed. Following the survey raises. Completion of the works has meant good work done by many others over many NS02). The old ones are now on a pallet in and receipt of the report, we will then be able that roof tours have now been restarted, years going.

26 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 27 Grant for Places of Worship application Website We then apply to the HLF for round 2 Tim Carlisle, Churchwarden and Member of the Friends Council submissions before September 2018. If We propose to develop a new website successful at that point then the delivery providing information about sanctuary to be stage is expected to start in November The historic structure of Beverley Minster is The Project we have therefore proposed is a viewed on site or remotely. There will also 2018 and be completed by August 2019. at risk of serious decay in the roof structure, mix of capital works and new interpretation. be a news section to update the public on due to water ingress through the life-expired progress in the restoration of the roof. The Minster Team that has been working on leadwork on the high roofs. Community engagement will be achieved this Project are: through interpretation based on the Saxon School outreach The Quinquennial Survey undertaken for Sanctuary Chair and its association with the • Tim Carlisle, Churchwarden the Minster in 2015 has clearly identified the right of sanctuary. We will explore with a consultant and the • Andy Burrell, Inspecting Architect Lesser South Transept roof as a priority with Minster Youth and Children’s Minister the • Simon Delaney, Building Surveyor approximately 60 leaks. The subject resonates with the contemporary inclusion of schemes of work to extend our • Mervyn King, Interpretation and issue of refugees seeking sanctuary. In order current offer to schools on various themes Education The cost of this repair is in the region of to achieve an increase in our 60,000 visitors related to the project. • Peter Mounstephen, representative £664,000 plus VAT and neither the Old Fund a year to the building we will be seeking to on the Friends Council and Old Fund nor the Parochial Church Council can afford nurture their awareness of our heritage, both Events • Steve George, PCC Treasurer this with all the other repair work required architectural and spiritual. elsewhere. The addition of heritage-related subjects The PCC approved a proposal to delegate to We could achieve this in 5 areas: to our programme of concerts, exhibitions, The Minster Project Team the responsibility There has been a short window of Heritage Open Days etc. to deliver this project with Interpretation opportunity to apply to The Heritage Lottery General interpretation that has been agreed with the PCC and the Fund (HLF) for a Grant for Places of Worship We will learn in September if we have Diocese. (GPOW). There was a window on 11 May The proposal is to have a static series of been successful and if so we will enter a and one in August after which this GPOW boards telling the story. Specialist designers Development Stage where we will have to will cease. There are many churches that are will be commissioned and the brief will be refine our ideas, costs and proposals. rushing to meet these deadlines. We were agreed after consultation. Our Welcomers advised on 7 April by our Architect to hit the will receive training in order to explain 11 May window if that was at all possible. our ‘sanctuary’ heritage and some will be specifically trained to give roof tours. A new The conditions of the HLF GPOW grant are: guidebook about sanctuary is proposed. Additional lighting for the display and the • Structural repairs that are required chair itself will be the subject of consultation. within 2 years and have been identified The feasibility of the commission of an as such on the Quinquennial Survey. artwork, a new candle stand to replace the • A project that encourages more people, present one in front of the high altar, will be particularly the wider community, to considered. come to our church and find out more about the heritage. Technology • Both repairs and new work must respect the historic character of the building. We will explore the possibility of providing an • The maximum grant if successful is interactive touch screen to enable users to JohnFigure Phillips 3 has taken this photograph and sets you a challenge. £250,000. choose a bespoke route though the story of The first person to identify where this roofsanctuary. boss is will receive a £10 voucher to spend in the Minster Shop. Tel: 07889193222

28 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 29 The Heraldry of the Nicholas de Huggate Effigy The Shields (Left: key to the illustrations) John Phillips

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Nicholas de Huggate’s effigy in the north of his manifold services to the king from 2 transept exhibits on his robes, nineteen boyhood’. [Calendar of Patent Rolls 1330- shields of arms. Appropriately, some of these 34.] After 1330 he seems to have been in 3 reflect his connection with royalty, while permanent residence at Beverley. 4 others, those that can be identified with 5 comparative certainty, reflect much more He also held many positions within the 6 local patronage. Nine shields have not yet church throughout his life, holding Prebends 1. A bend between two roses been positively identified. at Beverley and Salisbury as well as Hereford 7 Unidentified and Canterbury, and was also Clerk to the Appointments to positions of authority were Fabric at York until his death. 8 conferred upon leading members of the Royal 9 Household to provide them with an income He served as provost of Beverley for twenty without being a burden on royal finances. years until his death in 1338. Huggate probably owed his introduction into the royal service to , the (For a fuller account of his career see Beverley future archbishop, under whom he served Minster Fasti, by Richard T. W. McDermid, at the wardrobe, and for whom he acted Yorkshire Archaeological Society 1993.) as proctor and attorney in the North on 10- 2. Gules, three lions passant gardant in pale 14 numerous occasions after c. 1307, especially Or armed and langued Azure during Melton’s long period at the Papal 15- The Plantagenet arms of the Kings of Numerous books on local heraldry 19 Curia prior to consecration. Melton had been have been consulted, particularly The England in use until 1340 Huggate’s predecessor as provost at Beverley Coats of Arms of the Nobility and Gentry before being elected Archbishop of York in of Yorkshire by J Horsfall Turner, (Wade 1317. 1911) a copy of which I managed to find and purchased to help with this research. Originally the shields Huggate was clerk to the wardrobe of would have been coloured with the Edward of Caernarfon, the future Edward correct tinctures which would have II by 1306, (see shield 9,) and then became made identification possible in some treasurer to the future Edward III c 1316. cases and much easier in others. Other jobs followed including being the Under close examination, some of the paint remains in places, but not Queens Clerk, Controller of the King’s Print from Richard Gough ‘Sepulchral enough to help. I would be interested Monuments in Great Britain’ volume three wardobe, and Receiver for Aquitaine and in any ideas readers have for further 3. A chevron, in base, a bird. containing the fifteenth centruy. 1796 Gascony. On 4th November 1332 he was identification of any of these arms. Unidentified granted release of all debts ‘in consideration > 30 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 31 three lions passant gardant, 2nd in 1233 after the death of the last and 3rd fleurs de lys. The Royal Stuteville without issue. Edward I arms never appears in this order, stayed at the castle at Christmas but I have been unable to find 1299. A licence to crenellate was other arms with the second issued to Thomas Wake in 1327, blazon, so this may simply be a but by the time of his death in mistake by the carver. Edward 1349, the manor house was in III did not claim the throne of decay. France until 1340, slightly post- dating Huggate’s death. This effigy would have taken some time to make which may account for the 17. “A chevron between three 4. A bend Unidentified overlapping dates. Huggate may also have supervised the making escallops.” of his own memorial and the There are two local possibilities: 7. On a bend engrailed cotised a inclusion of the ‘new’ royal arms “Argent a chevron between 10. Hidden behind the clothing crescent for difference (i.e. for a may have been a compliment to three escallops Gules.” Tankard of the effigy, this escutcheon is second son.) Unidentified his king. (Tancred) of Boroughbridge. 14th not decipherable. There is the century. hint of an animal head just visible. Sable, a chevron between three Unidentified escallops Argent.” Favell of Burnsall, Normanton

15. A fesse between three boars 5. Gules, a triskele Argent garnished heads couped and spurs Or There are numerous variations of These are the arms of the “Kings this escutcheon. Unidentified of Man.” The Isle of Man was held by the Scots in the 14th century, but William Montagu 1st Earl of Salisbury, 3rd Baron 13. Only just distinguishable 8. Chequy Or and Azure as a shield, this escutcheon is Montagu, King of Man, (1301- Warenne, Earls of Surrey 44,) was a loyal servant of King too badly damaged to decipher. 11. Or a lion rampant Azure 18. A Fesse between three chevrons Edward III.) Unidentified Percy reversed. Unidentified Gules, a lion rampant, Argent Tilliol of Holdernesse

16. Gules three water bougets Argent. The Arms of the Ros Lords of 12. “Quarterly, 1st and 4th, Azure, Helmsley 19. On a bend three mullets of six 6. Argent a maunch Sable. semée of fleurs de lys Or, and 2nd Though somewhat damaged it points” “Argent, on a bend sable, The arms of Sir John Conyers, of and 3rd, Gules, three lions passant 9. Gules, three lions passant 14. This is likely to be: “Or, two bars is just possible to make out the three mullets.” Hutton Conyers near Ripon guardant Or.” gardant in pale, with a label of with three roundels in chief, Gules.” shapes of the water bougets. Possibly Salvaine of Holdernesse. Or, a maunch Gules These are Royal Arms of England three points, Azure These are probably the arms The Salvaine family seem to have Hastings of quartering France. However, Probably the arms of Edward of of the Wake family of Baynard been connected to the Hastings. the shield appears to be in the Caernarfon, in whose service Castle in Cottingham. The castle A Sir Gerrard Salvain was High opposite order, i.e., 1st and 4th Huggate spent some time. was acquired by the Wake family Sherriff of Yorkshire 1311,12 & 14.

32 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 33 The Annual General Meeting of the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of Friends of Beverley Minster the Friends of Beverley Minster

To be held in the Parish Hall on Sunday 8 October 2017 at 14.15 Held on Sunday 9 October 2016 membership for the last eight years, ensuring our records are up-to-date, welcoming new AGENDA members, organising mailings. John has now Present: Rev S. Deas, Mrs & Mrs D. Brunt, handed over to Liz Grove – and Liz deserves 1. Apologies for absence Mrs J. Odini, Rev J. Fletcher, Mr & Mrs J.K. our thanks for taking on this responsibility. Ramsdale, Mr R. Moreton, Mrs P. Hopkins, Mrs We are grateful to John and Liz for the way in 2. Minutes of the AGM held on Sunday 9 October 2016 A. Scott, Ms E. Grove, Prof R. Lewis, Mayor which they have managed the handover. of Beverley: Councillor R. Begnett (and Mrs This is our opportunity to thank John for his 3. Matters arising Begnett), Miss P. Martin, Mr M. Moss, Prof years of service. In that period, the members’ & Mrs J. Wilton-Ely, Mr Edward Lock, Ms V. database has been converted to electronic 4. Council Chairman’s Report – Prof. Roger Lewis Coss, Prof B. English, Ms S. Jackson, Mr & Mrs form, a major step. John continued to carry out his responsibilities even through a major 5. Hon. Secretary’s Report - Mr John Phillips B. Seymour. operation and recovery period – and always 6. Hon. Treasurer’s Report – Mr James Moore 1. Apologies for Absence: in a courteous and considerate way. We look Mr C Mead forward to seeing John and Hazel at our 7. Hon. Membership Secretary’s Report – Ms Liz Grove Rev. J Fletcher chaired the Meeting. social events in 2017 and beyond and we are glad that John continues to take part in the 8. - Miss Pamela Martin Hon. Social Secretary’s Report 2. Minutes of the AGM held on Council. Sunday 11 October 2015 were read and We are always seeking new members; the 9. The Vicar’s Report passed, nem con. best way to recruit is via existing members, so we ask you to persuade friends or family 10. The adoption of the reports proposed by the Deputy Mayor of Beverley. 3. Matters arising: None to join. If everyone sitting here found one new member, we would more than double 11. Election of Officers 4. Chairman’s address: the new members we typically recruit in a Prof Roger Lewis year. To be re-elected: First I’d like to welcome our two new We have identified additional ways by which members, sitting at the back: Ruth and Brian we might recruit new members – for example a. Vice Presidents – Mayor of Beverley, Mrs Pamela Hopkins, Seymour. Also a welcome to the Mayor and by leafleting the many new houses recently Mr Terry Holmes, Mr Richard Kemp and Mr John Ramsdale his consort: Rob and Tina; uniquely, they built in the town; but we do not have the b. Chairman – Professor Roger Lewis have joined us for the weekend’s activities, capacity to put these ideas into practice. We c. Hon. Social Secretary – Miss Pamela Martin including climbing about in the tower and are looking for someone to lead on member d. Hon. Secretary – Mr John Phillips over the lead roofs. It is good to see that John recruitment; if you know of anyone with time e. Hon. Treasurer – Mr James Moore and Valerie Wilton-Ely are back from Italy and and energy for this, please let us know. here today. And, given Friends’ support for the We also have to keep our members once New members of the Council wishing to stand for election or to propose a member choir, we look forward to the anthem tonight they have been recruited. An important route for election please contact the secretary before the meeting. – ‘Rejoice in the lamb’, by Benjamin Britten. to this is to offer activities such as study days, Preparing the Chairman’s report can be lectures and guided tours. In short, we need 12. Any Other Business difficult. All the hard work is carried out by to offer our members a ‘social programme’; the other officers, my colleagues sitting here. this is what Pamela will report on shortly. This They report on their activity – and this keeps year Pam put together an excellent and varied the organisation running. programme and I’m glad to say that it was John Ramsdale has been looking after well-supported – witness the nearly full large

34 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 35 coach on our recent visit to . I should also like to thank one other person. and the restored Fourdrinier prints were to included and that a professional photographer Before I became Chairman I had the job of Mervyn King is not an ‘officer’ and not on the be re-hung in the north transept. had offered to take the photos free of charge. Social Secretary so I know how much work is Council (though he has been). Mervyn helps We discussed insurance cover for Friends’ We returned to the Minster floodlights and involved in putting together a day out: finding us in countless ways with our publicity – not events and social outings and were able recommended that outside organisations guides with particular expertise and food and only designing the eye-catching posters and to show that these events were covered wishing to use the lights for special occasions drink at the right times, offering opportunities leaflets (which have without doubt helped us by the Minster’s Insurance. We asked for should be supervised with adherence to a for friends to socialise. recruit for our events) and the annual report confirmation of the exact nature of the cover strict protocol to prevent damage to the Our Treasurer of course looks after the and newsletter – but also in liaising with the from the PCC. system; nights should only be available with money, which we receive mainly through printers, getting us competitive prices and We discussed floodlighting of the Minster consent of the ‘owners’ of the night in subscriptions and legacies. James reports to ensuring delivery to time and quality standard. for special occasions, by third parties and question. the Charity Commission on our responsible Mervyn’s help behind the scenes has been of updating the Friends’ display cabinet in the The meeting received a proposal from use of money in carrying out our charitable inestimable value to us again this year. north choir aisle. the Secretary asking for support for the objectives. Neil Pickford has left his post as virger, but We received a progress report on the production of a new book about the Then, of course, the Secretary does he is only a few steps up the road, behind a preparation of the bid for funding to the Minster. He presented financial proposals, everything else. The core of John’s job is bar counter rather than a reredos, polishing Heritage Lottery fund. Robert Poyser specifications and contents, and outlined to set dates and agendas for the Council’s a glass rather than a chalice. Neil is making showed us a leaflet for individuals to sponsor marketing strategies. At least £10 from four meetings per year and to make sure his mark now on a different historic building members of the choir; this was recently each book would support match funding of that we have good notes of our discussions – currently The Monk’s Walk pub but many delivered with your report. the HLF bid. The Secretary withdrew from and decisions. John has to deal with other things before that, often associated with The Council’s attention was drawn to the the meeting and it was decided to finance correspondence, now largely via email; he will the Minster and now again. Neil has always presence of some original drawings from the publication, recouping the outlay from be happy to tell you about the 4000 emails he been a great help to us and we look forward 1883 of the Minster fabric, displayed in the the sales of the book. This was subject to has in his system. to that continuing. roof space. It was decided to replace these accurate costings to be supplied to the next John also assembles the content of the Finally I thank you, the members, for your with full-sized copies, and to deposit the meeting. annual report. You will see from this year’s support– financially but also for the part originals at the Treasure House to keep them In July we reported further discussions with issue how varied this is, including reports on you play in our activities and for your moral safe. Barley Studios about the memorial to Leslie worship, music, the shop, maintenance of the support. I hope you too have had a good year In February we returned briefly to the display Froomes. We decided to order a new banner building and the Lighting Fund. In addition and that 2017 will be so too. cabinet and reported slow progress. Our for the Friends to stand beside the display John commissions specialist in-depth articles share of the restoration of the font cover at cabinet, and a supply of new leaflets. on history and architecture and provides 5. Secretary’s report: John Phillips £4464 was approved and payment authorised. The Minster Lighting Fund was again stunning photographs to illustrate the report. This is my annual round-up of matters The Treasurer informed us that we are discussed, this time in relation to the You will also find all the information we are discussed by the Friends Council on your insured for events, giving public liability cover presentation of its accounts and the need required to produce annually such as the behalf since the last AGM. During each up to £5m; this is linked to the Minster’s for the trustees to examine its finances, and accounts, our objectives, the AGM agenda and meeting we receive reports on our finances, cover. whether the income is sufficient to cover minutes. our social programme and the (gradually The Minster Lighting fund reported that 310 running costs. It was also reported that We are always interested to hear your views dwindling) numbers of members of the nights are booked leaving 55 nights free. owners of nights have so far been pleased to of the annual report – what interests you? Friends. We then discuss ongoing matters that We discussed new regulations for Trustees of be associated with displays in aid of specific What would you like more or less of? are brought to us; what follows summarises Charities which might involve us becoming a charities. This is a big year for John as it sees these, meeting by meeting. ‘Charitable Incorporated Organisation’ which Having been presented with accurate costings, publication of his book on the Minster. We Last November we continued discussions is an association model and protects trustees the meeting decided to support the new hope you will all buy at least two copies –for about memorials in the Minster to Alan by removing liability. It is a standard trustee book about the Minster and to print 1000 yourself, for a friend, perhaps as a Christmas Spedding and Leslie Froomes. Leslie’s document and would not affect the day to day copies. Blackthorn Press of Pickering had present. memorial has been the subject of much running of the Friends. provided the best quotation and would be The AGM is an opportunity to thank all discussion over a long period and is still not In May we were happy to report that Alan printing the book. the officers for their work in keeping the resolved. Alan Spedding’s memorial was at the Spedding’s memorial had been completed and The Vicar reported on the progress of the Friends functioning as a lively organisation design stage. was in place in the north choir aisle. Progress joint board for the HLF bid, which is to be contributing to the wider life of this very The restoration of the font cover, to which towards updating the Friends’ display cabinet submitted in November 2017. A project special church. the Friends had contributed, was complete, included suggestions for the projects to be developer needed to be employed. Robust

36 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 37 data about visitors needs to be collected and then to Shandy Hall where Patrick Wildgust to this end, questionnaires are being given to gave an inspired insight into the creation of visitors asking about their experience of the Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne. Minster. (500 have been returned so far.) 9. The Vicar’s report 6. Treasurer’s report. Rev. Fletcher informed the meeting that a Mr James Moore spoke to the accounts recent report on Sustaining Major Parish as published in the annual report, and Churches by Historic England has confirmed answered questions. He advised that Friends’ that Beverley Minster is the largest parish investments are with CCLA Investment church in the country. The report assesses Management, which invests on behalf of ways of sustaining major churches. charities and religious organisations. The forthcoming bid for funds for conservation and repairs to the Minster 7. Membership Secretary’s report and St Mary’s, ’Two Churches, One Town Ms Grove reported that the handover Story’ is supported by the East Riding of from the retiring Membership Secretary, Yorkshire Council. Interviews, held by the Mr John Ramsdale, had been achieved very Joint Board, are currently taking place for a smoothly. She reported a net decrease in Project Development Manager, which will be the membership over the year from 579 supported by ERYC. to 496. A large part of the decrease was attributed to a ‘tidying up’ exercise to remove 10. Adoption of Reports defunct memberships, achieved as part of The Mayor, Councillor R Begnett, proposed the conversion of paper records to a fully adoption of the reports, seconded by Rev. computerised system. Stephen Deas, and passed unanimously.

8. Social Secretary’s report. 11. Election of Officers Miss Martin summarised the year’s social In recognition of his service as Membership events. It had been a very successful year with Secretary, Mr John Ramsdale was proposed as more people attending events than previously. an Honorary Vice President of the Friends, by The social programme has been given wider Mr J Phillips, seconded by Prof. R. Lewis and publicity particularly through the ‘What’s On’ carried unanimously. leaflet distributed by the church. Membership Secretary: Ms Liz Grove was The 2015 AGM weekend had begun with proposed by Mr E. Lock, seconded by Mrs P. dinner at Cerutti 2, followed by a visit to Hopkins and carried unanimously. Cottingham on the Saturday. For the St John It was proposed to re-elect the remaining Lecture, Dr Craig Taylor spoke on ‘The Battle officers of the Council en bloc and this was of Agincourt.’ carried unanimously. The Epiphany performance of Messaien’s La New members of the Council: Rev. Stephen Nativité du Seigneur, supported by the Friends, Deas stood for election and was elected nem was well attended. con. The spring Study Day consisted of four lectures by Roger Willson. 12. Any Other Business In June three evening tours of the Minster Mrs Hopkins asked how successful the ‘app’ took place led by Prof. Wilton-Ely, John on the Minster website was proving to be. No Phillips, and Rev Fletcher. one present could provide a definitive answer, The coach tour of four North Yorkshire but it was generally agreed that the app was places of interest, led by Sophie Weston, went being used successfully. to Hovingham, Coxwold, and Ampleforth, and 38 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 Friends of Beverley Minster Annual Report 2017 39 The Friends Annual Report is compiled by John Phillips, designed by Mervyn King and printed by Daltonspire Ltd.

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