the expense borne by the late H.R. Evans, Esq., and his son,
the present H.R. Evans, Esq.)
12. About seventy windows filled with painted glass.
The expense of the restoration of the Cathedral cannot be given with
perfect accuracy, but the account which is here subjoined will be near
enough for all practical purposes.
GENERAL RESTORATION.
L _s._ _d._
Contributed by the public to the "Ely Cathedral
Restoration Fund" 9578 0 0
Expended by the Dean and Chapter (about) 11,000 0 0
PEACOCK MEMORIAL.
Contributed by the friends of Dean Peacock to the
restoration of the Lantern 2407 0 0
Expended by the Dean and Chapter (about) 4200 0 0
It would thus appear that since the commencement of the great works in
1845 to the present time, the sum of L27,185 has been expended, of
which L15,200 has been furnished by the Dean and Chapter. It ought to
be added that the sum contributed by the public includes a donation of
L500 by the Bishop of the Diocese, and about L1000 contributed by
members of the Chapter in their individual capacity.
It must be observed, however, that the sum just mentioned by no means
represents all that has been done for the Cathedral. The following
works and gifts are not included:--
1. The painted windows, which have been supplied partly by
individual donors, partly by a bequest of Bishop Sparke.
Amongst the donors are Her Majesty the Queen and the Prince
Consort. To the bequest of Bishop Sparke the Cathedral is
indebted for the East windows, and those in the clerestory
of the Choir, and the fund is not yet exhausted.
2. The carved panels above the Stalls in the Choir, now
amounting to 37, and supplied almost entirely by individual
donors, at a cost of about L18 each.
3. Bishop Alcock's Chapel, restored by Jesus College,
Cambridge.
4. A pinnacle at the south-east corner of the Choir, built
by A.J.B. Beresford Hope, Esq.
5. The magnificent Reredos, presented by J. Dunn-Gardner,
Esq.
6. The contribution of Canon E.B. Sparke towards the
restoration of the south-west Transept, and that by the two
Messrs. Evans to the works in the western Tower.
7. The Font, presented by Canon Selwyn.
8. Th
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