The Changing Face of the Church

Over the years, as reflected in its architecture, the church has undergone many transformations, including changes to its internal decoration. During the most recent re-ordering, the Victorian pews, the pulpit, the eagle lectern, and other furnishings were removed. One of the original pews may still be seen in the South Aisle. This invites us to reflect on what has been lost over the years—and how each generation has left its own mark on the life of the church.

The church chest disappeared during the restoration of the 1850s, along with the Poor’s Box, which stood on a turned pedestal dated 1636. It is possible that the church chest may still survive, as the sale of valuable church furnishings to museums or private collectors was not uncommon at that time.