Nave Refurbishment
In the first five weeks of 2020 St Thomas's made what is probably the most extensive set of changes to the interior of the church since Victorian times, using funds from the church's reserves plus those raised in the Quest 2020 campaign. This followed on from the cleaning and stabilising of the church's famous Doom painting and two panels of its angel-laden ceiling done in late 2019. The refurbishment allows St Thomas's to provide an attractive, inspiring and flexible space for church and community events.
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For an action-packed time lapse video of the work done click here (YouTube 12min 49sec) Credit: Richard Laughton |
You can also view below a selection of photos taken by Peter Horwood during the five-week project.
You can click on any of these thumbnails for a larger view and a caption.
Dismantling and removing the Victorian pews
Archaeological survey and new electrics
Cleaning the pillars, sanding and finishing the floor
The nave altar: visit to designer Matthew Burt's workshop
Putting it all together
Here come the benches!
Reopening service February 9, 2020
