further accommodation, and, receding towards the east end leave the pulpit and reading-stand on either side, and the chancel open and unobstructed. The windows of the chancel are entirely filled in with stained glass. The east window consists of three compartments, the subjects being the crucifixion in the centre, and effigies of S. Peter and S. Paul, on either side respectively; and on the windows of the north and south sides of the chancel are representations of the conversion of S. Paul, and his appearance before Agrippa. The small circular windows have the emblem of the Trinity, the Agnus Dei, the Alpha and the Omega; and the sacred monogram is emblazoned on the stone work within the head of the chancel arch. The large wheel window in the west front is also filled in with stained glass.

An old altar stone, found during the progress of the works, has been preserved and inlaid, slightly raised above the chancel flooring. The many sepulchral monuments create great interest, having been carefully restored and refixed as nearly as possible in their original positions. The restoration and fittings cost between two and three thousand pounds.

The churchyard was closed in 1850 by Act of Parliament.

It is lamentable to see the dilapidated state of the monuments in this ground, belonging to wealthy and well-known families, which for a few pounds

might be restored and made a credit to the churchyard.

In 1868 the Midland Railway Company made a cutting through the churchyard and a viaduct over, which was strenuously opposed by the Rev. W. Arrowsmith, M.A., but unsuccessfully, to the lasting disgrace of all concerned in this sacrifice of God's Acre.