| Benjamin
Ferrey, the architect chosen for the project, had been
apprentice to Augustus Pugin, architect of the Palace of
Westminster, so he was experienced in the design of large
public buildings.
Rector Grey
had already chosen the style for St.James's while on
honeymoon in Italy. He had been impressed by the Cathedral
at Monreale, near Palermo, Sicily, which dates from 1172.
It is on this building that the Neo-Norman style of
St.James's is based.
Benjamin Ferrey
was Diocesan Architect for Bath and Wells. The restored
West Front of Wells Cathedral is also his work. |
The
North Porch and Great West Door of St.James's, showing
typical
half-round Norman arches and period style decoration
 
© MorpethNet |
