The Church Of England Guild of
Vergers History of the St Albans
Branch
The Branch started in 1936
In 1996 we reprinted our 1936 original record book this was circulated to members at the time a copy of this is also in the cathedral archives
This document starts where our reprint of the 1936 minute book left off and includes other items from our archives also the author has been conscious to continue our history on the branch for future members.
Some of the Links on the Left fill in the details.
St Albans Guild of Vergers Branch history from 1938
In our possession is the original record book from 1936 which chronicles the formulation of the Guild of Vergers in the St Albans Diocese , also contained in this book are various newspaper cuttings, this record continues until 1949.
In addition to this I discovered I was also able to compile a reasonably comprehensive list of Vergers from 1950 - 1996. by extracting information from the accounts books.
The record book has been reproduced as accurately as possible and took many hours of reading hand writing in a form no longer used in some parts.
This was transcribed on to a Computer Disc and re-produced for our Diamond Jubilee Celebrations which will take place on Monday the 14th of October 1996 at Evensong in the Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban.
I wish to acknowledge the work of the founders of the Branch all those who have worked since, to promote the aims and objects of the Guild and hope we can do the same for the future.
I have worked for many hours preparing this for publication and it has given me great pleasure in doing so
Editor Peter Hudson Branch Chairman 1996
Contents
Page 1 to 26 Minute Book 1936 - 1949
Page 27 to 48 Newspaper cuttings and letters.
Page 49 Dunstable 1961
Page 50 to 56 Membership details 1950 - 1996
Page 57 to 58 Cathedral Virgers 1898 -1996
Page 59 Cathedral Heraldry
Page 60 A Brief History of the Guild of Vergers
With acknowledgements to Dr David Kelsall Cathedral Archivist, Ann Hudson Proof reader
The Document gives an outline of what is available and a second edition was which takes events up to 2006 was printed 10 October of that year
This is now out of print but a copy may be available on a CD
Church of England Guild of Vergers
Diocese of St Albans
St Albans Branch Archives
Inaugural Meeting Held on Tuesday October 13th 1936
Original Record Book Covering Period 1936-1949 Transcribed and reprinted for Diamond Jubilee in 1996
Branch Records as Follows
Membership Details from 1950 – 1959/60
1961 -1971
1973-1989
1990-1999
2000-2007
Accounts on Book Form 1950-1958
1960-1962
1967-1969
1984-1988
1990-1992
1995-1996
1996-1998
Bank Statements from 1972 – 1990
Bank Statements 1990 - 2006
Balance Sheets 1984-2007 Paper Copy
Annual General Meeting 1984-2008 Minutes of
Virger Magazines from January 1970 issue 92 – spring 1991 issue 174 **
** Copies missing 93,96,97,98,115,128
Branch secretary has copies 175-250
Deceased Members Details