8. St. Catherine's Chapel rebuilt.
9. Bishop Alcock's Chapel restored.
10. Galilee Porch re-paved.
11. The Western Tower opened, ceiled, (the ceiling painted by Mr. le Strange), re-roofed, strengthened, &c., (part of the expense borne by the late H.R. Evans, Esq., and his son, the present H.R. Evans, Esq.)
12. About seventy windows filled with painted glass.
The expense of the restoration of the Cathedral cannot be given with perfect accuracy, but the account which is here subjoined will be near enough for all practical purposes.
| GENERAL RESTORATION. | |||
| £ | s. | d. | |
| Contributed by the public to the "Ely Cathedral Restoration Fund" | 9578 | 0 | 0 |
| Expended by the Dean and Chapter (about) | 11,000 | 0 | 0 |
| PEACOCK MEMORIAL. | |||
| Contributed by the friends of Dean Peacock to the restoration of the Lantern | 2407 | 0 | 0 |
| Expended by the Dean and Chapter (about) | 4200 | 0 | 0 |
It would thus appear that since the commencement of the great works in 1845 to the present time, the sum of £27,185 has been expended, of which £15,200 has been furnished by the Dean and Chapter. It ought to be added that the sum contributed by the public includes a donation of £500 by the Bishop of the Diocese, and about £1000 contributed by members of the Chapter in their individual capacity.
It must be observed, however, that the sum just mentioned by no means represents all that has been done for the Cathedral. The following works and gifts are not included:—