The Retro-Choir

This area was formerly the Churchwardens' Vestry and organ space. The Vestry was added in 1878 and until the Clergy Vestry was built in 1967, was shared by both the Vicar and Churchwardens. On the wall are photographs of former Incumbents reproduced from old photographs, as all the originals were burnt.

There are also photographs of the church before, during and after the fire and one of the Crystal Cup. This was made in about 1580 and presented to the church in 1675. It used to be exhibited in the church in a specially designed glass case. In 1977 it was sent for safe keeping to the Treasury at Winchester Cathedral and so escaped the fire. Details of the Crystal Cup may be found on the reverse side of the photograph. The east door is on your left as you enter from the Chapel and the other doors give access to the present Vestry and to the stairs leading to the Choir Vestry. There are many photographs of the choir along the stairs and in the Vestry. On the south side of the arch are scratched designs which are said to be where the village archers marked their scores when they practised in the churchyard on Sundays, as they were bound to do by law.