(16) High Altar – embroidered panels
On either side of the altar, below the murals of saints, hang embroidered panels depicting the Annunciation (The Gospel of Luke Chapter 1 verse 26 - 38) The left panel
Continue reading(16) High Altar – oak chairs
The Oak Chairs are heavily carved and were given as a Parish Memorial to King Edward VII. They were reupholstered by two parishioners in the late 1980s. Back to
Continue reading(15) Memorial to Rev J S Leake
Rev J S Leake was the first appointed vicar to Grayswood and served the parish for 29 years. A stone tablet in his memory was placed in the chancel. "In
Continue reading(14) The Organ
The organ, which replaces the original hand pumped instrument, was built by William Hil & Son, and Norman & Beard of London. The two manual organ was installed in 1925
Continue reading(16) High Altar – painted figures
The painted figures represent the four Latin Doctors of the Church and the Archangels. Angels are mystical beings that act as instruments of God (Greek: messenger). The Messengers intercede directly
Continue reading(C) Harman Grave
The Harman Grave is situated under the East Window. Nina O H Harman, died on 31st January 1902 and was buried on 15th February 1902 just two days after the
Continue reading(13) The Nativity Scene – Adoration of the Magi
The deep relief panel of the Adoration of the Magi was carved by Axel Haig. Axel Haig restored Visby Cathedral (Visby domkyrka) in the Gothic Revival Style at the turn
Continue reading(12) The Painted Figures of Moses and David
The mural figures of Moses and David flank the East Window. They were chosen as Jesus said "...everything written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the
Continue reading(9) The Lectern, and above St Peter
The brass lectern is in the shape of an eagle on whose outstretched wings the Bible rests. The symbolism of the eagle derived from the belief that the bird was
Continue reading(11) The Pulpit, and above St Paul
The pulpit is hexagonal in shape. The deep carving on the pulpit which includes the motto "He that hath ears to hear let him hear" (The Gospel of Matthew chapter
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