Description by Architect - 2

The Nave and Chancel are the same width and height, namely, 30 feet wide and 60 feet high to the apex of the Vault, the length internally being 126 feet, divided into seven compartments by eight transverse arches, buttressed internally, with piers, pierced at the floor level, forming Archways to the passages round the Church. A recessed arcade having a barrel vault longitudinally is thus obtained. The North and South external walls of the Nave are of sufficient thickness to admit of a passage way at a height of 23 feet from the main floor level, and here is introduced an arcade, behind which will be seen the tall lancet headed windows. Perspective and a quality of light and shade will be so obtained. At the West end a gallery is introduced, underneath which comes the Baptistery.

A Wrought Iron Screen marks the entrance to the Chancel.

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The Organ, with it's case, will be placed on the north side of the Choir, bracketed out at the level of the quasi-triforium.

At the East end, high up, behind an open arcade, is introduced a triple lancet headed window, and this, filled with painted glass, (simple figures on Gresaille work), will, with the large triptych behind the altar, give the necessary warmth and brightness to this important portion of the building.

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