Reredos; St Luke’s Church, Norwood

NORWOOD - A handsome reredos has been erected in St. Luke’s Church, Norwood. The structure, which stands about 18 ft. high, is of richly-carved alabaster and marble. In the centre is a large cross with censing on either side, the “Agnus Dei” being in the centre of the cross. Above is a large gabled canopy, flanked with pinnacles and supported on corbels and twisted shafts with carved capitals, &c.  The style is Gothic, of a Venetian type. The walls of the Sanctuary have also been lined with a dado of alabaster and marble. The work has been executed by Mr. N. Hitch, of Harleyford - road, Kennington, from designs prepared by Mr. Alfred Bickerdike, of Adam- street, Adelphi, W.C. The interior of the church was remodelled some years ago by the late Mr. G. E. Street. [Builder 16 January 1886 page 115]

Reference           Builder 16 January 1886 page 115