100 Years of the West Wing (no not that one in DC), but MSC Kensington Monastery, May 15th, 1921-2021
Our West Wing is having a centenary. Opened in 1921, it served as the scholasticate until 1939 when Croydon Monastery was opened. Since then, home for those living at Kensington, a room for those visiting and, in recent decades, upgraded for comfort for senior MSC.
Roger Purcell has alerted us to the centenary. A commemorative celebration was held last Sunday, presided over by Community Leader, Steve Dives. Roger has sent pictures but has also been delving into the archives and sent many photos recording the building of the Monastery and of the development of the West Wing. Too many to post today but - preview of coming attractions - the intention is to post them next weekend, time for a better and closer look.
The ceremony - and some familiar faces.
