I have found some of the pictures I took in April after the benches had been removed but before any work had commenced.  They had not been ported previously.  So they will give a good reminder of the dramatic change that has occurred in the past seven months.

First, let's look at the pictures taken in April, to remind ourselves of why we needed to do this significant capital project.  From the All Souls' Altar one can see the floor collapsing in the middle of the nave.  From before the pulpit one can see how damaged the floor was and also the radiators and the pipes that served them.  Now from the south aisle the floor looks just as bad, and here is a close-up.  From the organ gallery the overall floor looked like this.  The north aisle had the floor bulging up at places, and here is a close-up.

Before I show you the new floor without the benches, I have before and after pictures from two different views: from the All Souls' Altar and from the organ gallery.  

Now for the beautiful pictures of the finished floor taken on 16th of November.  From the organ gallery we see these magnificent views of the central nave and again; of the south aisle.  Now, a view from in front of the main altar and another one.  A view from the All Souls' Altar here, here and here.  One can see a stark difference from the old.  we see not just the FLAT floor but a floor devoid of radiators in the central nave.  The under-floor heating frees up this space.  Do not forget underneath the floor is a complex system for heating and also cabling.  Here is a view of the front sanctuary.

We still need to have seven benches to be delivered as well as all the kneelers installed.  A few of the benches need immediate repairs.  Others may need repaired but we need to have them settle on a level floor for a while before we know which ones need more work  These benches have been on an uneven floor for many, many decades and these have been stored these past few months vertically.  So, some bedding down will be required.

I am sure I am not the only one looking forward to Christmas in this beautiful space.  We still will be without our magnificent organ, which may not be ready till Easter.

For the gallery that has all the pictures posted go here.