On the second pillar from the east end of the Nave in both aisles, may
be observed a niche with a canopy, indicating the position of the
rood-screen at the western extremity of the original Choir, which
extended eastward across and beyond the space now covered by the
Octagon.
The windows of the aisles, as also those of the triforium, were
originally Norman, but were altered at some subsequent period to a
later style; those, however, of this aisle have, with one exception,
been restored to their original form, and all are filled with stained
glass. We will endeavour to describe them in their order, beginning at
the western end of the aisle.
_1st._ The days of Creation; Adam expelled from Eden; the
punishment of Mankind; the Offerings of Cain and
Abel--executed by Messrs. Henri and Alfred Gerente, of
Paris; the contributions of Visitors to the Cathedral.
_2nd._ The Building of the ark; the entry into the ark; the
Flood; and Noah's Sacrifice--by M. Alfred Gerente: the gift
of Mrs. Pleasance Clough, as a memorial of her aunt,
Susannah, wife of John Waddington, Esq.
_3rd._ The Annunciation; the Salutation of Mary and
Elizabeth; the Birth of Christ--by Mr. Warrington: his own
gift.
_4th._ The Tower of Babel and the Confusion of tongues--by
Mr. Howes: the contribution of various tradesmen connected
with the Cathedral.
_5th._ Abraham visited by angels; the expulsion of Hagar;
and the Blessing of Jacob--by Mr. Gibbs, his own gift.
_6th._ The institution of the Passover; the Death of the
firstborn; and the Exodus of the Israelites--by Mr. Howes,
his own gift.
_7th._ The fall of the walls of Jericho; the passage of the
Jordan; and the return of the spies--by Mr. Wailes:
presented by the Rev. G. Millers, as a memorial of his wife.
_8th._ Samson slaying the lion; Samson carrying away the
gates of Gaza; and Samson destroying the
Philistines--executed and presented by M. Alfred Gerente.
_9th._ The history of the Venerable Bede--by Mr. Wailes: his
own gift.
_10th._ David anointed; David playing before Saul; David
chosen king; and David reproved by Nathan--by Mr. Hardman:
presented by the ladies of the (then) Dean and Canons.
_11th._ The Judgment of Solomon; the Building of the
Temple; the Dedication of the Temple; and the Queen of
Sheba's visit--designed and executed by the Rev. A. Moore,
of Walpole St. Peter, Norfolk, at the cost of the Chapter.
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