Restoration (1). Church of St Mary Applethwaite, Windermere

WINDERMERE - The new chancel of the parish Church of Windermere has been consecrated. Messrs. Paley & Austin, of Lancaster, architects, have carried out the alterations, the cost of the whole being upwards of £4,000, which is to be defrayed by subscription. The church is interesting from its erection with the rubbly building material of the district. The whole of the nave and aisles have been furnished with open oak seats; the chancel has been supplied with a new altar-table, six rows of choir-stalls, pulpit, and lectern, all of the same material and design. The organ, also new, has been placed at the east end of the north aisle, being enclosed from the choir by a light open oak screen, and a new vestry has been built to the rear of the organ, and opening into the north aisle by a screened arch. The old oak roof has been cleaned and repaired. The removal of the west gallery would allow the lower portion of the tower being thrown open, and the hidden west window exposed. A reredos of alabaster, carved and inlaid with panels bearing the emblems of the Evangelists, has been presented to the church by Mr. W. H. Schneider, of Bellfield. The woodwork of the nave has been executed by Mr. Blades, of Lancaster; of the chancel by Mr. Brownrigg, of Bowness; and of the roof, by Mr. Holmes of Bowness; the stonework being by Mr. Pattinson, of Bowness. The builder of the new organ was Mr. Edward Wadsworth, of Manchester. [Builder 23 September 1871 page 753]

Reference        Building News 15 September 1871 page 202 (2 items: Restoration and Stained Glass)
Reference        Builder 23 September 1871 page 753