TONY MOORE
Surname
Moore
Forename
Anthony
Date of recording
2012
Year of birth
1934
Place of Birth
Sudbury
Occupation
retired clergyman vicar
Fathers occupation
Present Address
Sudbury
Location Interview
Sudbury
Interviewer

Summary
Doreen Bartlett
Duration
33 Mins
No of tracks: 2
Track 1 Introduction
  • Appointed to Aldeburgh in 1993.
  • Story of ministry to that date.
  • Details of interview with Patron (Mrs Wentworth).
  • Memories of institution at church including story of Catherine Shackle “Block and Tackle”.
  • First impressions of parish, social divide of the town.
  • Story of fishermen and poor pay. Personal resolution to visit every house in the town.
  • Discovery of poor, lonely people (beyond the roundabout).
  • Opening of Fairfield Centre.
  • List of 9 priorities for improvement at the church– creation of visitors’ centre, replacement flooring, refurbishment of the “horse box”, new baptistery by Britten window, children’s corner, organ case/pipes refurbished, trumpets en chamade installed on the organ for Millennium. (memories of Millennium service and specially commissioned fanfare), creation of extended clergy vestry (memories of Archbishop Lord Ramsey’s visit).
Track 2
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  • Appointed to Aldeburgh in 1993.
  • Story of ministry to that date.
  • Details of interview with Patron (Mrs Wentworth).
  • Memories of institution at church including story of Catherine Shackle “Block and Tackle”.
  • First impressions of parish, social divide of the town.
  • Story of fishermen and poor pay. Personal resolution to visit every house in the town.
  • Discovery of poor, lonely people (beyond the roundabout).
  • Opening of Fairfield Centre.
  • List of 9 priorities for improvement at the church– creation of visitors’ centre, replacement flooring, refurbishment of the “horse box”, new baptistery by Britten window, children’s corner, organ case/pipes refurbished, trumpets en chamade installed on the organ for Millennium. (memories of Millennium service and specially commissioned fanfare), creation of extended clergy vestry (memories of Archbishop Lord Ramsey’s visit).
 
 
  • Reflections on parishioners living on sea side of town.
  • Memories of social life in the town including “open house”.
  • Role of vicar’s wife.
  • Remarks about Carnival, Festival and role as chaplain to Snape Maltings.
  • Memories of first Festival service with Princess Margaret of Hesse in attendance, various musical performances including Noyes Floode.
  • Remarks about pattern of services and big congregations.
  • Discussion about changes in church life.
  • Remarks about working with other churches/denominations in the town.
  • Details of Ministry Team including women’s ministry.
  • More detail of chaplaincy at Snape.
  • Remarks and stories about role as chaplain to cottage hospital.
  • Discussion about adult confirmation.
  • Anecdotes about baptisms, weddings (including Benjamin Britten’s niece) and funerals.
  • Stories about a range of church organisations including “Genesis”, Mothers’ Union etc.
  • Memories of special events including concerts and work of church wardens.
  • Remarks about cycling around the parish.
  • Reflection on highlights of ministry including 4th July festival, flower festivals, Christmas/Easter services (memories of Bishop Tim Stevens), County Justice Service (Judge Stinson). Remarks about format of Remembrance service and role as chaplain of British Legion.
  • Closing thoughts.
 
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