St Mary Magdalen Bermondsey - The Churchwardens' Pew

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The Churchwardens' Pew is of uncertain date.  It was probably formerly used to conduct parish business in the times when the churchwarden was a person of some importance in the community, in settling minor disputes.  

The photo on the right is a detail of the intricate oak carving on the panels.  It is thought that the pew was originally in a corner as the carving on the third side is of a distinctly inferior quality. 

We would love to have more information on this, if there are any experts out there!

 

 

 

 

 




This page last updated 21 February 2010

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