3-003-791 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

St. Mary Redcliff, Bristol, in process of restoration under the direction of Mr. G. Godwin, architect, 1861. 'On Whit Sunday the screen which for some time past has shut from view the Lady Chapel of Redcliff Church was taken down, and the parishioners were able to see the restored interior and three new stained-glass windows which have been set up as memorials. The eastern window of the Lady Chapel...is in memory of the late Alderman Thomas Lucas, of Bristol, and is one of the best works of Mr. Wailes of Newcastle...The effect or the interior of this noble church, as may be judged of from our View, is now becoming superb. For many years past our readers are aware the work of restoration has been going on here gradually under the direction of Mr. George Godwin...The fine clustered columns of the nave and transept...have been restored, and their bases and capitals perfected; elaborately-carved oak bench-ends, a pulpit, reading-desk, and font, have been set up: the latter, of Caen stone and alabaster, was carved by Mr. Rice, by whom all the stone carving has been beautifully executed'. From "Illustrated London News", 1861.