For many years, a number of features of the interior of 
All Saints' were becoming more and more in need of re-furbishing:

W Most importantly, from a practical point of view, the 
      layout of the vestry area under the tower left much 
      to be desired, 

W    as did the need, in the sanctuary, to manhandle a 
      portable kneeler into position during communion 
      services to plug the gap in the altar rail.

W The magnificent reredos had been deteriorating and 
      was becoming much in need of cleaning and restoring.

W The front choir stalls could accommodate only small 
      juniors, and were most uncomfortable for adults.

W The arrangement for standing at the lectern was 
      awkward enough to put many people off reading, and

W   the journey up the pulpit steps had become       hazardous for all but the most lithe of preachers

W   The chancel step was too narrow