121. CATHEDRA DECORATION

At the top of the cathedra is a delightful carving of two angels holding a shield carrying the letters IHS – the first letters of the name ‘Jesus’ in Greek.     PLAN

122. GREAT SCREEN

This magnificent screen was erected by Bishop Fox of Winchester in 1520. Although the general appearance of the screen, with three broad rich bands of carvings and statuary, is that of the original, most of the detail is from later periods. The statues, mainly of saints, were added in the early part of the 20th century, and are by the sculptor Thomas Nicholls.    

123. HIGH ALTAR

The High Altar stands against the great screen. On it stand a central cross and two candlesticks.

124. MARY AND JESUS

The gilded panel behind the altar is by Sir Ninian Comper and commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Diocese of Southwark, in 1930.

125. EAST WINDOW

Ninian Comper’s East window was installed to replace a Victorian Crucifixion window which was damaged by bombing in World War II. Unfortunately, much of the window is concealed behind the Great Screen.

126. RETURN TO THE CROSSING

As we conclude our tour of Southwark Cathedral, we return to the crossing and look upwards.

127. CHANDELIER

Suspended in the crossing is a splendid chandelier given by an innkeeper's wife, in 1680. The inscription on it reads: ‘The gift of Dorothye relict of Jno. Appleby Esqe to ye Parish Church of St Saviour Southwarke 1680’. This completes our tour of this Cathedral.