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Chancel and Reredos, The Cathedral Church of St Nicholas
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Robert James Johnson (1832-82) — designed reredos
Ralph Hedley (1848-1913) — chancel carvings
Renovated and enlarged, 1873-76
The church was thoroughly renovated and enlarged in 1873-76, at a cost of £30,000. The chancel carvings were the work of the northern realist artist, illustrator and woodcarver, Ralph Hedley (1848-1913). The church became a cathedral in 1882.
Photograph and text Jacqueline Banerjee [You may use this image without prior permission for any scholarly or educational purpose as long as you (1) credit the photographer and (2) link your document to this URL.]
The Cathedral, which is named after St Nicholas in his role as patron saint of sailors and voyagers, was long used as a navigation point for sailors on the Tyne, and it continues to be a city landmark. The present building dates largely from fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, and the lantern tower, a fine example of Early Perpendicular, from 1448. The church became a cathedral in 1882. [JB].
Last modified 1 July 2001