I am scarcely less indebted to their Clerk of the Works, Mr. Thomas Simpson, who superintended the whole restoration of 1890-1897, and has generously placed his exceptional knowledge at my disposal. Others to be thankfully remembered are Mr. Harry Lloyd, of "The Daily Chronicle," and the Proprietors of "Church Bells," who have kindly contributed the illustrations bearing their names; Mr. C.A. Webb, Private Secretary to the Bishop of Southwark; Mr. A.W. Dodwell Moore, Chapter Clerk; the Rev. W.W. Hough and Mr. S.C. Lapidge, Secretaries to the Diocesan Society; Mr. F.C. Eeles, Secretary to the Alcuin Club; and the Rev. Dr. Thompson, Rector and Chancellor of St. Saviour's, each of whom has added something within his special province. Most of the photographs have been taken by Mr. Godfrey P. Heisch, direct from the fabric. The specification of the organ comes from the builders, Messrs. Lewis and Co., Limited. To all these thanks are due: also to the Cathedral authorities for facilities of access, and to the Vergers of the Cathedral and Chapter House for their services during my examination of the buildings. G.W. CONTENTS CHAP. PAGE I. THE HISTORY OF THE CHURCH 13 II. THE EXTERIOR 41 III. THE INTERIOR 57 IV. THE DIOCESE OF SOUTHWARK 99 APPENDIX I. LIST OF THE PRIORS OF ST. MARY OVERIE 103 II. THE PRIORY SEAL 104 III. LIST OF THE CHAPLAINS OF ST. SAVIOUR'S 104 IV. VESTMENTS, PLATE, AND ORNAMENTS AT ST. SAVIOUR'S 105 V. SPECIFICATION OF THE ORGAN 111 INDEX 113 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS