White Ladies and other Supporters

Liz Howlett
Dec 11, 2023
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At the back of the group is John Bendy, younger brother of Alan who was head gardener for the Christian Contemplatives’ Charity during 1939 and next to him leaning over is his mother, Beth Bendy. The other woman next to John is unknown at present. The sisters from the left are Sr Monica, Sr Elisabeth (or Sr Eve?), Sr Evelyn and Sr Francesca. This photo may have been taken around 1935.

Sister Elisabeth 1861 - 1944

Liz Howlett
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December 11, 2023
Sister Elisabeth 1861 - 1944

Looking for Sister Elisabeth Loyola
During the first lockdown, those of us living at Othona but not allowed to work, would spend time in the Chapel after Seed Time doing Qigong together and I would often find myself looking at the memorial tablets and wondering if I would ever find out who these women were...

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Sister Mary Emmanuel 1875 - 1950

Liz Howlett
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December 11, 2023
Sister Mary Emmanuel 1875 - 1950

Introducing Sr Mary and her siblings, Srs Christian and Veronica
Mary Cook (1875 - 1950) was one of seven siblings who grew up in Saltcoats, Ardrossan, a town in Ayrshire, Scotland…

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Geoffrey de Pury 1915 - 1940 and Alan Bendy 1916 - 1941

Liz Howlett
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December 11, 2023
Geoffrey de Pury 1915 - 1940 and Alan Bendy 1916 - 1941

A poignant story of two young men linked with The Christian Contemplatives' Charity
In Burton Bradstock church, there is a memorial to those from the local area who lost their lives during the two World Wars. Included among these names is that of Geoffrey de Pury, whose parents, Margaret and Herman de Pury had been connected with the School of Silence in Cold Ash...

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