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The Altar Screen
the Screen

At the time of a general reordering of the chancel to mark the centenary of the church in 1980, the choir stalls were removed from their original position at each side, up to the east end and the oak chancel screen was moved to the west end.
Photographs taken by Bob Best in 1980, show the screen and altar in their original positions and some of the building work involved in moving the altar forward.
the original altar

The altar in its orginal position, back against the east wall of the chancel.
removal of the original altar

The old altar steps being removed from the end of the chancel to make room for the repositioned choir stalls.
the altar in its current position.

The altar in its current forward position with the screen gone and the choir stalls behind.
(photographed in 2002)


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Last updated 11/04/03 10:00:00 Author: Colin Richards