It was lovely to see many of you at the Friends AGM on 25 March. We were treated to a delightful talk by Te Papa’s textile team, Rachael Collinge and Sam Gatley, on their collaborative project to conserve an exquisite Regency era gown, gifted to the museum in 1982. Made for a Miss Ramsey of Bath, the delicate silk gown, trimmed with pale blue satin and lace, was in poor condition, and its silk net overskirt completely in shreds.

The Friends are thrilled to announce that after over 80 years of wandering, Old St Paul’s original tenor bronze bell is now back in the Church and on display in the belfry porch. Everyone visiting Old St Paul’s can now get up close and discover its fascinating story.

The Friends’ Committee members for 2024 elected at the AGM

The 159th Commemoration of the Consecration of St Paul’s church on 6 June 1866.