Ely Cathedral

by Anonymous

The following Memorandum of Works accomplished or required, was issued by Dean Goodwin, January, 1866:—

"The time seems to be now come, when the completion of the great work of restoration, commenced under Dean Peacock and guided for many years by his care and judgment, may be looked upon as being within reach.

The works which have been hitherto accomplished may be enumerated as follows:—

1. The Choir restored and re-arranged.

2. Central Lantern restored (Peacock Memorial).

3. South-east Transept restored.

4. South-west Transept restored.

5. Roof of North Transept restored and painted. (The painting at the expense of tradesmen employed upon the Cathedral.)

6. The Nave ceiled and painted. (The painting by the late Mr. le Strange and Mr. Gambier Parry.)

7. Nave roof repaired and re-leaded.