(11) The South Aisle

The south aisle contains the organ, vestries built in 1958, a memorial to T. A. Healey (choirmaster for 50 years), and a beautiful stained-glass window of St Elizabeth of Hungary in the modern toilet area. The original, smaller organ was once situated against the west wall of the North Transept. It was in this location when Sir Hubert Parry accompanied Dame Nellie Melba during a concert in the church in the early 1900s. In 1935, the current organ console was installed at the northwest end of the Nave, and the choir then occupied the rear pews. There was also once a gallery, used by children, located in the current position of the organ pipes.

The 13th-century font, now located in the South Aisle has above it a unique gilded dove representing the Holy Spirit, carved by Rev. Stansfield. Prior to the most recent re-ordering, the font stood by the North entrance to the church. Traditionally, the font is placed near the entrance to remind us that Baptism is the gateway to the Christian life, and that all who enter the church are welcomed into the family of God.

At the west end of the South Aisle once stood an altar used for evening services during the Second World War.