Cartoons of a novice at Syon Abbey (part of)
Cartoons by a sister, reflecting on her novitiate at Syon Abbey.
Syon Abbey (1415-2011); Bridgettine
Syon Abbey Archive EUL MS 389
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early 20th century
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EUL MS 389/CRE/5/3
Pamphlet entitled 'What the Abbey Cat Saw' (part of)
Two pages from a pamphlet by an anonymous author, presumably Sister Mary Magdalen Nevin, and published by Syon Abbey. The pamphlet concerns the history and daily life at Syon Abbey, told from the perspective of the Abbey's cat, Punch.
Syon Abbey (1415-2011); Bridgettine
Syon Abbey Archive EUL MS 389
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c 1957
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EUL MS 389/PUB/2/1
Photograph postcard of 'The Refectory, Syon Abbey'
Photograph postcard of a nun and a laysister laying the tables for a meal in the refectory at Syon Abbey in South Brent, Devon.
Syon Abbey (1415-2011); Bridgettine
Syon Abbey Archive EUL MS 389
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c 1954
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Photograph postcard of the 'Syon Abbey Farm'
Photograph postcard of Sister Mary Peter with two goats on the Syon Abbey Farm in South Brent, Devon.
Syon Abbey (1415-2011); Bridgettine
Syon Abbey Archive EUL MS 389
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c 1954
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Photograph postcard of 'East View, Syon Abbey.'
Photograph postcard of Bridgettine sisters standing outside Syon Abbey, Marley House in South Brent, Devon.
Syon Abbey (1415-2011); Bridgettine
Syon Abbey Archive EUL MS 389
University of Exeter Special Collections
c 1954
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EUL MS 389/PUB/3
Leaflet relating to vocation at Syon Abbey (part of)
Leaflet promoting the vocation to religious life at Syon Abbey in South Brent, Devon. It includes information about their activities, consisting of prayer, including the Divine Office; reading; study; apostolic work, including the Crusade of Prayer and the 'Syon Magazine' [The Poor Souls' Friend]; sacristy duties; sewing; cooking; vestment making; gardening; farming; poultry keeping; bee keeping; and domestic tasks.
Syon Abbey (1415-2011); Bridgettine
Syon Abbey Archive EUL MS 389
University of Exeter Special Collections
c 1950s
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EUL MS 389/PUB/2/3
St Bridget of Sweden prayer card
Printed prayer card featuring an illustration of St Bridget of Sweden by Sister Mary Stanislas / Stanislaus [Annie Simmons], a nun of Syon Abbey. The prayer card is attributed to Syon Abbey in South Brent, Devon, and was presumably printed for sale.
Syon Abbey (1415-2011); Bridgettine
Syon Abbey Archive EUL MS 389
University of Exeter Special Collections
c 1930s
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EUL MS 389/PUB/4
Illuminated cards by Sister Mary Veronica (part of)
Two illuminated Christmas cards from a collection of illuminated handmade cards by Sister Mary Veronica [Joan Kempson].
Syon Abbey (1415-2011); Bridgettine
Syon Abbey Archive EUL MS 389
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c 1923-2008
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EUL MS 389/CRE/3
Canon J.R. Fletcher's collection of Syon artwork (part of)
A document recording the admittance of Right Reverend John Keily, the Lord Bishop of Plymouth as Brother of the Syon Abbey Chapter. The document is decorated with illustrations of St Bridget of Sweden, St John the Baptist, St George, a bishop, Vadstena Abbey, angels, and Bridgettine nuns travelling by ship and motor car.
Brothers and sisters of the Chapter were individuals who had been admitted to the Chapter with the permission of the Conventual Chapter.
This document is from an album containing original artwork and prints by two sisters of Syon Abbey, Sister Mary Stanislas / Stanislaus [Annie Simmons] and Sister Mary Veronica [Joan Kempson], The artwork was collected and added to the album by Canon John Rory Fletcher, a priest, historian and friend of the community of Syon Abbey.
Syon Abbey (1415-2011); Bridgettine
Syon Abbey Archive EUL MS 389
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c 1920s
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EUL MS 389/CRE/1/29
Book entitled 'Officium B. Mariae' (part of)
Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Includes five pages of manuscript inscriptions by Sister Catherine Witham in the flyleaves at the front of the book.
Syon Abbey (1415-2011); Bridgettine
University of Exeter Special Collections
c 18th century
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Syon Abbey 17--/CAT
Manuscript volume entitled 'Estacao' (part of)
Two pages from a transcription of the Stations of the Cross by Sister Kitty [Catherine] Witham.
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c 1749-1793
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EUL MS 262/add2/25
Document entitled, 'A tru examynatyon of the brevy and the thre poynts of yt as they stand in order'
Petition written by Barbara Wiseman, the Abbess of Syon Abbey, concerning three charges made against the community.
The allegations are:
1) the brothers of Syon Abbey ‘dyd governe the systers’
2) ‘the brothers are manteyned at the great charges of the systers to the great damage & hurt of the monastery’
3) ‘because the offyce of the Abbes ys perpetuall heer upon many scandals & controursyes do dayly spryng among the sisters’.
The petition then summarises the actions that the community wishes to be taken. It is signed by the Abbess and thirty sisters.
Syon Abbey (1415-2011); Bridgettine
Syon Abbey Archive EUL MS 389
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c 1620s
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EUL MS 389/ECC/1/2/1
Manuscript 'Horae' (part of)
Detail from the Office of the Dead, with a prayer for 'King Henry, our founder', on folio 168v of a Book of Hours for the use of a Syon Abbey nun.
Syon Abbey (1415-2011); Bridgettine
University of Exeter Special Collections
c 1430s
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EUL MS 262/2
Printed Christmas card from the Lady Abbess and Community of Syon Abbey
Christmas card featuring the seal of medieval Syon Abbey. Printed with the message: 'Greetings for Christmas and the New Year from Lady Abbess and Community, Syon Abbey, S. [South] Brent, Devon. Presumably decorated by Sister May Veronica [Joan Kempson].
Syon Abbey (1415-2011); Bridgettine
Syon Abbey Archive EUL MS 389
University of Exeter Special Collections
1938
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Vow of profession of Sister Mary Paul [Elizabeth] Hardstaff Stafford (detail)
Illustration of a Bridgettine nun (or possibly St Bridget of Sweden) decorating the vow of simple and solemn profession of Sister Mary Paul Hardstaff-Stafford.
Syon Abbey (1415-2011); Bridgettine
Syon Abbey Archive EUL MS 389
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1920-1923
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EUL MS 389/COM/2/2/1/20
Manuscript volume entitled 'Forma de Receber O Habito E Fazer A Proffisao Das Religiosas Inglezas Ordendada Pel O B.Do.I.M.G.ANIO Lisboa Anno De 1817' (part of)
Title page from a manuscript laying out the words and form of the ceremonies for receiving the habit and profession. Includes a colourfully illustrated title page, and a colourful illustration of the altar at the end of the manuscript.
Syon Abbey (1415-2011); Bridgettine
University of Exeter Special Collections
1817
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EUL MS 262/add1/59
Letter from Sister Kitty Witham concerning the Great Lisbon Earthquake
Manuscript letter from Sister Kitty Witham to her mother, in which she describes the Great Earthquake in Lisbon of 1755 and its impact on the community at Syon Abbey. A paragraph at the end of the letter is addressed to 'Aunt Ashmall'.
Syon Abbey (1415-2011); Bridgettine
Syon Abbey Archive EUL MS 389
1756-01-27
University of Exeter
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EUL MS 389/PERS/WITHAM
Letter from Sister Kitty Witham concerning the Great Lisbon Earthquake (transcript)
Transcript of a letter from Sister Kitty Witham to her mother, in which she describes the Great Earthquake in Lisbon of 1755 and its impact on the community at Syon Abbey. A paragraph at the end of the letter is addressed to 'Aunt Ashmall'.
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Syon Abbey Archive EUL MS 389
University of Exeter Special Collections
1755-01-27
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Transcript of EUL MS 389/PERS/WITHAM
Vow of profession of Catherine Witham
Vow of profession of Catherine Witham, signed 'Sister Catherine Witham' and dated 27 July 1749. Also signed by Abbess Winifred Hill.
Syon Abbey (1415-2011); Bridgettine
Syon Abbey Archive EUL MS 389
1749-07-26
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EUL MS 389/COM/2/1/4/23
Manuscript volume marked 'Constitutionis St Brigitta' on the cover and entitled 'Incipit Regula sancti Augustini, et constitutionis Sororum Beata Birgitae reformata ad normam Concilii Fridentini per Illustrissimum D. Fabritium Carracciolum Regini Portugalliae Collecborem cum facultatibus Nuntii' (part of)
Page from the revised edition of the Rule of St Augustine and the Constitutions of St Bridget, featuring the signatures of sisters and brothers of Syon Abbey, including those of Confessor General Joseph [Seth] Foster, Abbess Isabella [Elizabeth] Preston, Sister Ann Wiseman, Sister Bridget de Mendanha, and Brother Nicholas Barras. The manuscript also includes an approbation of the revised constitutions by Fabrizio Carriocolo, the Apostolic Collector for Portugal, signed and dated 1607.
Syon Abbey (1415-2011); Bridgettine
University of Exeter Special Collections
1607
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EUL MS 262/add1/2