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The Dark Ages Of Architecture.
asserting—viz ., tho capacity of their favourite style to admit the highest art in painting and sculpture , and thus , which ever side conquer in the friendly struggle , both may rejoice alike , and tho monotony and follies of the "Vernacular " style , as Mr . Scott calls it , which has desended to us as a legacy from " the dark ages " be left to the speculating builders who delight therein .
General Architectural Intelligence.
GENERAL ARCHITECTURAL INTELLIGENCE .
The church of St . Mary-at-the Walls , Colchester , has been renovated and decorated . The interior has been coloured and painted throughout ; the outside of the pews being grained , varnished , ; and numbered with figures in gold . The walls have been cleaned , painted , and blocked out , so as to resemble stone . In addition to the oriel window , most of the other windows have been more or less
enriched bymemorials and other designs in stained glass . The further east window in the south aisle has been adorned by a medallion , containing the armorial bearings of the present Mayor of Colchester , with inscription in old English characters . This window is not yet complete ; it being intended to have it finished in the same style as the "Rebow window , " immediately opposite , which is being executed at
the expense of Mr . J . Gurdon-Rebow , High Steward of tho borough . The windows immediately adjoining the above contain medallions , having figures of angels bearing shields , with mottoes stained , and surrounded with borders representing the lily of the valley , flower and leaf . The next window iu the south aisle contains the arms and crest of the late Captain Rooke . The window was presented to the churchwardens some time previous to Captain Rooke ' s death ; but it was thought advisable not to place it in the church until
the . present restorations and improvements , which were at that time in contemplation , had been carried out . The window in the north aisle , immediately opposite to the above , . displays the arms of the late Bishop Compton ; for a century aud a half it formed the central ornament of the east window , but was removed to make room for the present window . It is surmounted by a cross in ruby aud orange ,
which was formerly in the cast window of Holy Trinity -Church . The four other side windows are at present plain , but have been frosted over . The west window has been improved by placing in the tracery over tho organ some stained glass . All tho windows which are finished ( except the east ) have , where requisite , been filled up with ground glass , and are edged exteimally with stained glass of an amethyst
colour , with an inner margin of alternate ruby and green . The three oval windows at the east end have been filled in with emblems of the Holy Trinity , which were formerly in the church of the Holy Trinity , in this town . The paint has been carefully removed from tho pulpit , wnich has exposed some inlaid work . The pillars have been grained marble , and the bases , like red granite . The iron railings round tho Rebow monument have been painted blue and gilt , and numerous other improvements and embellishments
oi a minor character have been made . After a delay of two or three months , the works at Worcester Cathedral are again put in motion . The new works will embrace the north transepts and intermediate aisles , also the vestries , & c , on the south side . Hanbury Church , Worcestershire , has just undergone an alteration . The cost of the work will be defrayed by the
patron , Mr . Vernon , of Hanbury Hall , and the rector , the 'Hon . and Rev . H . Douglas . The chancel has been completly rebuilt , and a chapel erected at the east end of the south aisle , to be called the Vernon Chapel , into which the family monuments , that formerly filled up the old chancel , are removed ; while , on the north side of the chancel , a new chamber has been erected , as a continuation of the north
aisle , for the reception of the organ ; and beyond it , eastward is a new sacristry . The chancel east window , a triple lancet , is to be filled with stained glass , and there will be a small memorial window in the south wall of the chancel . An alabaster reredos is in course of preparation . A piscina andsedilia , with trefoil heads and polished marble shafts , are inserted in the south wall , and a credence table in the north , all ornamented . The ceiling is of oak , panelled , in the coved shape , and that portion which is over the sanctuary
will be painted . Maw's tiles , with squares of white marble and magnesian limestone , incised with the fleur-de-lis and other patterns , form the flooring of the chancel , which is also to be fitted up with oak stalls and subsellaa , the dwarf screens dividing it from the nave , chapel , and organ chamber . From the chancel the new Vernon chapel is divided by two pointed arches . This chapel is built over the family
vault . The chapel is divided into two equal parts by two pointed arches , enriched with the dog-tooth ornament , and siurported on circular piers , whose capitals present carved foliage . The design throughout is in the Early English style , very freely treated . The introduction of marble for shafts , or portions of shafts , is a prominent feature in the new work of this church .
The new Independant chapel at Wellington has been opened . It is in the Pointed style of architecture . The outside parts are of flint , and the dressings of Bath stone , it has five buttresses on each side , and two in front ; the apex of the gable terminates with caps and finial . The interior of the chapel will accommodate 540 people , 400 in the open benches on the ground-floor , and 140 in the organ and school
gallery . The entrance is by double-arched , doorways , opening into the vestibule , which -measures 22 feet by 10 feet , with two separate entrances issuing from it into the chapel and two with staircases into the gallery . The size of the chapel inside is 68 feet by 37 £ feet , exclusive of the apse behind the pulpit , The central height is 40 feet , the side being 20 feet . The buiiding is lihted with three
g mullion arch-headed traceried windows on each side , a treble front window , an oriel window over the pulpit , and three ornamental windows in the apse ; and at night bj > - three star gaslights , placed at intervals on either side of the building . Attached to the chapel are a school-room , prayerroom , minister's vestry , and several class-rooms . The
whole of the buildings are heated with hot-water pipes , and ventilation has been attended to . The seats of the chapel are without doors , and made of stained oak . The backs recline at an angle of 15 or 20 degrees . The cost has been £ 1 , 956 , of which £ 1 , 400 have been received in cash , £ 400 promised , and the remaining £ 100 the trustees have resolved to pay off themselves .
The foundation-stone of a new church , for the townships of Bradford and Beswick , has been laid . The church is tocontain 1000 sittings , half of which will be free . It is also proposed to erect a parsonage and schools . The total expenditure will be £ 4500 . The sum of £ 3000 has been already subscribed , including £ 500 from the workingclasses . The late Lady Houghton gave £ 1000 towards the
endowment , the interest on which has increased it to £ 1250 at the present time . The church , will be called Christ Church , in the early Geometric style . The plan includes a nave , chancel , transepts , vestry , and organ chamber ; also a tower and spire . There will be a chief west entrance ; and doors will likewise be placed in the tower on the south side , and in the transepts , so as to afford speedy egress from the building . Thematerial to be used in the erection will be grey brick , relieved with
red , and stone dressings . The interior dimensions will be 25 ft . from the floor to the wall plate ; the length being 120 ft ; , and the width 45 ft . The roof wiil be of open timber work , and the seats of stained deal . The chancel will have a circular apsidal termination , and be lighted by three triplelighted traceried windows . A large five-lighted traceried window will be placed in the west-end , and one large traceried
window in each transept . The nave will bo lighted north and south by two two-lighted windows , having - simple tracery in the head . The Prince Consort , on the 12 th inst ., laid the foundationstone of the new chapel about to be erected in connection with the Wellington College . The proposed chapel is to be built in the pointed style of the fourteenth century ; the
materials of which it is to be constructed being red bricks of two shades , dressed with stone , to accord with the college . The body of the chapel will be 67 ft . long , by 26 ft . wide , and absidal sacraminiwn 24 ft . long by 22 ft . wide ; the walls being 30 ft ., and the ridge of the roof being 50 ft . high . There will be five windows on each side of the body , and five high lights to the absidal sacraminium . It will be approached from the college by a covered passage leading to the western porch , over -which will be a large rose window . There will
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The Dark Ages Of Architecture.
asserting—viz ., tho capacity of their favourite style to admit the highest art in painting and sculpture , and thus , which ever side conquer in the friendly struggle , both may rejoice alike , and tho monotony and follies of the "Vernacular " style , as Mr . Scott calls it , which has desended to us as a legacy from " the dark ages " be left to the speculating builders who delight therein .
General Architectural Intelligence.
GENERAL ARCHITECTURAL INTELLIGENCE .
The church of St . Mary-at-the Walls , Colchester , has been renovated and decorated . The interior has been coloured and painted throughout ; the outside of the pews being grained , varnished , ; and numbered with figures in gold . The walls have been cleaned , painted , and blocked out , so as to resemble stone . In addition to the oriel window , most of the other windows have been more or less
enriched bymemorials and other designs in stained glass . The further east window in the south aisle has been adorned by a medallion , containing the armorial bearings of the present Mayor of Colchester , with inscription in old English characters . This window is not yet complete ; it being intended to have it finished in the same style as the "Rebow window , " immediately opposite , which is being executed at
the expense of Mr . J . Gurdon-Rebow , High Steward of tho borough . The windows immediately adjoining the above contain medallions , having figures of angels bearing shields , with mottoes stained , and surrounded with borders representing the lily of the valley , flower and leaf . The next window iu the south aisle contains the arms and crest of the late Captain Rooke . The window was presented to the churchwardens some time previous to Captain Rooke ' s death ; but it was thought advisable not to place it in the church until
the . present restorations and improvements , which were at that time in contemplation , had been carried out . The window in the north aisle , immediately opposite to the above , . displays the arms of the late Bishop Compton ; for a century aud a half it formed the central ornament of the east window , but was removed to make room for the present window . It is surmounted by a cross in ruby aud orange ,
which was formerly in the cast window of Holy Trinity -Church . The four other side windows are at present plain , but have been frosted over . The west window has been improved by placing in the tracery over tho organ some stained glass . All tho windows which are finished ( except the east ) have , where requisite , been filled up with ground glass , and are edged exteimally with stained glass of an amethyst
colour , with an inner margin of alternate ruby and green . The three oval windows at the east end have been filled in with emblems of the Holy Trinity , which were formerly in the church of the Holy Trinity , in this town . The paint has been carefully removed from tho pulpit , wnich has exposed some inlaid work . The pillars have been grained marble , and the bases , like red granite . The iron railings round tho Rebow monument have been painted blue and gilt , and numerous other improvements and embellishments
oi a minor character have been made . After a delay of two or three months , the works at Worcester Cathedral are again put in motion . The new works will embrace the north transepts and intermediate aisles , also the vestries , & c , on the south side . Hanbury Church , Worcestershire , has just undergone an alteration . The cost of the work will be defrayed by the
patron , Mr . Vernon , of Hanbury Hall , and the rector , the 'Hon . and Rev . H . Douglas . The chancel has been completly rebuilt , and a chapel erected at the east end of the south aisle , to be called the Vernon Chapel , into which the family monuments , that formerly filled up the old chancel , are removed ; while , on the north side of the chancel , a new chamber has been erected , as a continuation of the north
aisle , for the reception of the organ ; and beyond it , eastward is a new sacristry . The chancel east window , a triple lancet , is to be filled with stained glass , and there will be a small memorial window in the south wall of the chancel . An alabaster reredos is in course of preparation . A piscina andsedilia , with trefoil heads and polished marble shafts , are inserted in the south wall , and a credence table in the north , all ornamented . The ceiling is of oak , panelled , in the coved shape , and that portion which is over the sanctuary
will be painted . Maw's tiles , with squares of white marble and magnesian limestone , incised with the fleur-de-lis and other patterns , form the flooring of the chancel , which is also to be fitted up with oak stalls and subsellaa , the dwarf screens dividing it from the nave , chapel , and organ chamber . From the chancel the new Vernon chapel is divided by two pointed arches . This chapel is built over the family
vault . The chapel is divided into two equal parts by two pointed arches , enriched with the dog-tooth ornament , and siurported on circular piers , whose capitals present carved foliage . The design throughout is in the Early English style , very freely treated . The introduction of marble for shafts , or portions of shafts , is a prominent feature in the new work of this church .
The new Independant chapel at Wellington has been opened . It is in the Pointed style of architecture . The outside parts are of flint , and the dressings of Bath stone , it has five buttresses on each side , and two in front ; the apex of the gable terminates with caps and finial . The interior of the chapel will accommodate 540 people , 400 in the open benches on the ground-floor , and 140 in the organ and school
gallery . The entrance is by double-arched , doorways , opening into the vestibule , which -measures 22 feet by 10 feet , with two separate entrances issuing from it into the chapel and two with staircases into the gallery . The size of the chapel inside is 68 feet by 37 £ feet , exclusive of the apse behind the pulpit , The central height is 40 feet , the side being 20 feet . The buiiding is lihted with three
g mullion arch-headed traceried windows on each side , a treble front window , an oriel window over the pulpit , and three ornamental windows in the apse ; and at night bj > - three star gaslights , placed at intervals on either side of the building . Attached to the chapel are a school-room , prayerroom , minister's vestry , and several class-rooms . The
whole of the buildings are heated with hot-water pipes , and ventilation has been attended to . The seats of the chapel are without doors , and made of stained oak . The backs recline at an angle of 15 or 20 degrees . The cost has been £ 1 , 956 , of which £ 1 , 400 have been received in cash , £ 400 promised , and the remaining £ 100 the trustees have resolved to pay off themselves .
The foundation-stone of a new church , for the townships of Bradford and Beswick , has been laid . The church is tocontain 1000 sittings , half of which will be free . It is also proposed to erect a parsonage and schools . The total expenditure will be £ 4500 . The sum of £ 3000 has been already subscribed , including £ 500 from the workingclasses . The late Lady Houghton gave £ 1000 towards the
endowment , the interest on which has increased it to £ 1250 at the present time . The church , will be called Christ Church , in the early Geometric style . The plan includes a nave , chancel , transepts , vestry , and organ chamber ; also a tower and spire . There will be a chief west entrance ; and doors will likewise be placed in the tower on the south side , and in the transepts , so as to afford speedy egress from the building . Thematerial to be used in the erection will be grey brick , relieved with
red , and stone dressings . The interior dimensions will be 25 ft . from the floor to the wall plate ; the length being 120 ft ; , and the width 45 ft . The roof wiil be of open timber work , and the seats of stained deal . The chancel will have a circular apsidal termination , and be lighted by three triplelighted traceried windows . A large five-lighted traceried window will be placed in the west-end , and one large traceried
window in each transept . The nave will bo lighted north and south by two two-lighted windows , having - simple tracery in the head . The Prince Consort , on the 12 th inst ., laid the foundationstone of the new chapel about to be erected in connection with the Wellington College . The proposed chapel is to be built in the pointed style of the fourteenth century ; the
materials of which it is to be constructed being red bricks of two shades , dressed with stone , to accord with the college . The body of the chapel will be 67 ft . long , by 26 ft . wide , and absidal sacraminiwn 24 ft . long by 22 ft . wide ; the walls being 30 ft ., and the ridge of the roof being 50 ft . high . There will be five windows on each side of the body , and five high lights to the absidal sacraminium . It will be approached from the college by a covered passage leading to the western porch , over -which will be a large rose window . There will