New Abbot of Downside Enthroned: Historic Scene in Famous Abbey: Bishop of Clifton Officiates; Catholics from far and near attended the enthronement of Dom. Sieglhert Trafford (Prior of Worth) as Abbot of Downside Abbey at Stratton on the Fosse on Saturday Morning. The ceremony, which was from the Roman Pontifical, was that which has been in use since the 12th Century and was conducted in Latin. The service, rich in symbolic ritual, was carried through with a traditional ceremony … (discussion of the event and list of attendees) … (Long list includes) … B. H. Pinsent.
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GRO0085 Devonport: Basil Hume Pinsent: 1911 – 2000