[96] Gwilt's "Edifices of London," vol. i., p. 33, quoted by Longman, p. 178.
[97] Nevertheless it is not correct to say that the massive pillars of the octagon leave the vista along the side aisles unimpaired. I have satisfied myself that there is an interruption similar to St. Paul's.
[98] See the half-section, half elevation, in Fergusson, p. 271, or section p. 90 above.
[99] So far as I can calculate. St. Peter's, according to Fergusson, is 333 feet high internally, and the diameter 130 feet, giving a ratio of five to two: St. Paul's gives a ratio of two to one. Stephen Wren gives the ratios differently in the "Parentalia."
[100] "Parentalia," p. 291.
[101] "St. Paul's and Old City Life," p. 279.
[102] I think it needless to repeat the evidence I gave in extenso in the Times, May 22, 1899. But see the "Parentalia," p. 292, note (a), and Mr. William Longman's remarks.
[103] I presume that this gave rise to the idea that this particular kind of mosaic is only suited for churches of the Byzantine style of architecture, like St. Sophia. Yet these old mosaics are found in churches which are not of this style, although situated at one time in the Eastern Empire.
[104] My sister, Mrs. Curry, saw these mosaics on August 30, 1899, and helped me to bring the account up to date.
[105] I am indebted to Ralph's successor, Archdeacon Thornton, for this information. These "Psalmi Ascripti" are found in the Consuetudines of Ralph de Baldock. I am ignorant of Newcourt's sources of information.