Title and example page from a workbook for Man Part III, in which Ronald Duncan assembled notes for, structured, and drafted parts of the third part of his epic poem, Man.
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.
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…
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.
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,…
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.
Framed colour plan of Exeter, drawn and engraved by John Rapkin. The plan is decorated with illustrations of the Guildhall, Exeter Cathedral, Northern Hay, the Post Office and St. Sidwells, drawn and engraved by Henry Winkles.
Framed plan of Exeter showing the existing boundaries (in green) and the proposed boundary changes (in yellow), produced by Lieutenant Robert Kearsley Dawson, Royal Engineers. This plan was the result of the Reform Bill of 1831 and the Boundaries Act…