Original letters and paperwork from Buckingham Palace :
10th March 1966 - A three page letter advising applicant has been succesful in their application to receive Royal maundy gifts. Signed by Peter Wright Secretary of The Royal Almonry.
Undated Letter - Desribing The Royal Full Maundy distributions.
Envelope - Addressed to maundy recipient.
Entry Ticket - Ticket allowing Mrs A Hoadley and companion to the maundy service on 7th April 1966.
Programme - Giving full details of order of maundy service - hymns , prayers etc.
The Pictorial History of Royal Maundy - colour booklet by Pitkins.
Photo of Some of the paperwork and leather purses.
Green Leather Purse - containing "allowance in lieu of provisions" ( £1.50 )
- 1953 Coronation Crown
- 1972 Silver Wedding Crown
- £1 note
Plus
" For the redemption of the Sovereigns gown, worn on the day of distribution .
- 5 x £1 note .
White Leather Purse - contained Maundy Money.As many pence as the Sovereign is years of age ( 47 pence ) .
- 4 Full Maundy Sets plus extra 3d and 4d.
Official Maundy Case with Royal Crest in silver
Original Letters and Envelopes from Buckingham Palace :
17th February 1973 - letter acknowledging receipt of Royal Maundy application form from Mrs B.C. Botwright.
26th March 1973 - 2 page letter informing Mrs Botwright of succesfull application and detailing the arrangements for the Maundy thursday service on the 19th Appril 1973.This is signed by Peter Wright Secretary of the Royal Almonary.
UNDATED letter - describing "The Royal Full Maundy" describing both the first and second distributions.
19th April 1973 - Ticket (Green) to admit MrsBotwright and companion to the Maundy ceremony.
June 1973 - letter thanking recipient for letter regarding Maundy ceremony .Signed by Peter Wright.
There is also a booklet showing the 1973 Maundy ceremony on the front cover ------------- "The Pictorial History of the Royal Maundy" by Peter Wright.
The Maundy recipient was Mrs B C Botwright who was one of only 47 men and women to receive the Royal Maundy distribution in 1973.
Coins and banknotes in uncirculated condition with light toneing. Purses etc in good condition.
Photos of some of the 1973 letters /ticket / purses.
Photo of the Royal Maundy box / other coinage mentioned above.
Red - white string , white - red string , white - green string leather purses.
( 3 Maundy Sets )
Original letters from Buckingham Palace :
6th February 1974 - letter from Royal Almonary Office acknowledging receipt of application form for Royal Maundy service.
March 1974 - letter from Royal Almonary confirming Mr Purchase successful application .Signed by Peter Wright Secretary .Plus envelope addressed to Mr Purchase.
11th April 1974 - Ticket , white to admit Maundy companion.
9th May 1974 - letter from Royal Almonary thanking Mr Purchase for his recent letter about the maundy service. Signed by Peter Wright secretary .
Undated letter - outlineing the maundy distribution and gifts.
Undated letter - notes about the Royal Maundy and King Georges Jubilee trust.
Official Booklet describing the 1974 maundy service including hymns etc.
Booklet " Royal Maundy " - The pictorial history of the Royal Maundy by Peter Wright.
The maundy recipient was Mr H W Purchase.One of only 48 men
and women to receive the Royal Maundy distribution in 1974.
For the redemption of the sovereigns gown, worn on the day of distribution -
Total £5.50
1998 £5 coin ( Prince of Wales 50th birthday )
1998 50p coin ( EU 25th anniversary of UK membership 1973 - 1998 )
White Leather purse containing :Maundy money, as many pence as the Sovereign is years of age ( 72 pence ) .
7 Full maundy sets and two extra 1d coins .
Official Booklet describing the 1998 ceremony at Portsmouth Cathedral.
Original Letters from Buckingham Palace :
6th January 1998 - Letter from Royal Almonary advising of nomination as possible recipient of maundy money on the 9th April 1998.Signed by the Secretary Christopher Williams.Wth original Buckingham Palace envelope.
31st January 1998 - Letter from Royal Almonary acknowledging receipt of Royal Maundy application form.With original Buckingham Palace envelope.
March 1998 - letter from Royal Almonary informing recipient of succesful application and giving details of the ceremony.Signed by Christopher Williams Secretary .
Undated Letter - From the Royal Almonary detailing the Royal Maundy Distribution and gifts .
Undated Letter - From Royal Almonary with notes about the Maundy service .
Maundy recipient was Mrs Alice Nutley , one of only 72 men and women to receive the maundy distribution in 1998 .
All coins as struck and the maundy sets are still sealed in their original transparent holders ..Purses in good condition .
