Victorian

• Late 19th Century - Gilbert Scott carried out restoration work -> to make the cathedral more appropriate for Victorian Anglican worship
• Scott was commissioned because -> people were beginning to question other possibilities to the creation of life. They may have wanted to make Anglican Dogma more appealing
• Lady Chapel changes:

  whitewash was scrapped off the walls

  new east window with elaborate design

  lectern, reading desk and benches were added
• Choir changes:

  Seats and stalls were removed

  Lectern was installed

  New redos with elaborate design, made from marble and alabaster and adorned with precious stones.
• Reredos depicted:

  Centre -> Ascension of the apostles

  Side -> Descent of the holy ghost upon the disciples

  Side -> Transfiguration