 Detail of cross end
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The Greek cross is worked in applied dark blue silk fabric, using a lighter shade at the cross ends, with a hand-made woollen cord edging to tone with the altar rail kneelers. The shape of the ends of the arms of the cross is inspired by the poppy heads on the bench ends of the choir stalls. It also has the appearance of a fleur-de-lys which is a traditional symbol for the Blessed Virgin Mary |
 Detail of an orphrey |
The orphreys are designed as outlines of roses and lilies. There are five of each which is symbolic of the five wounds of Christ. The roses and lilies echo the rose and lily which form part of the design of the East window. |
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The Lenten pulpit fall carries the same Greek cross as the Laudian cloth. |