Summary of Building Works, Research and Investigations since 1978

November 1978 - March 1979
Repair and stabilisation of Sanctuary beam and minor works including glazing repairs and fitting window guards.

June 1979
Re-opening former South Door.

November 1979
Survey of Tower and Steeple.

November 1979 - 1982
Works to West Portico: stabilisation of structure; strengthening walls; timber treatment; stone repairs; new leadwork to roof; new ceilings and rainwater system.

June 1980
Repairs to Nave floors.

May / June1981
Upgrading Electrical Supply: new electrical main, switch gear and distribution system.

June 1981
Minor works: repairs to windows; provision of window guards and toilet in South East Vestry.

July 1982 - July 1984
Reinstatement of aisle windows: removal of windows, plasterwork and stone transoms; rebuilding reveals to openings and forming new transoms and cills at correct height; installing new iron window frames in all openings; reglazing and refitting window guards.

November 1982 - December 1983
Works to West Forecourt: new cast iron railings with stone plinth; new drains and new paving; resiting the War Memorial; repairs to the Vault Door and repairs to the pedestals to the columns of the Portico.

1983 - 1987
Crypt Excavation: setting up excavation including negotiations with HSE, LBTH and WHO; grant applications to the GLC, Historic Buildings Division, Nuffield Foundation and the Wellcome Trust; liaison with the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Natural History Museum; initial supervision of the excavation; co- ordination of all building works involved with the excavation; negotiations concerned with the. "Small Pox" crisis; co-ordination with the Centre for the Surveillance of Comrnurricable Diseases.
Reinstatement works in the Crypt and Vestry Room on completion of the excavation.

1986
Advice and Design Proposal for Disabled Lift.

April - July 1987
Restoration of Vestry Room: removal of unsuitable double glazing; new windows and opening casements; " repairs to the floor including timber treatment; new electrical services and painting and decorating.

July - November 1987
Installation of interim Nave heating system.

1987
Minor works including repairs to Nave floor and alterations to North East Vestry. Parish worship returns.

February - March 1989
Installation of lighting and power circuits in Tower.

1980 - 1990
Report on Aisle Galleries: research into original arrangement of galleries and organ, including preparation of report on proposed restoration of galleries and numerous drawings.

December 1991- May 1992
Re-erection of Memorials removed from aisle walls on North West and South West Gallery staircases.

1997
Consolidation and cleaning of tower and spire.

1999
Cleaning and repair of south façade. Rebuilding of double flight of Portland stone steps on the south side. Repair of Rectory yard gate piers and iron gates.

2000
Rebuilding of the timber floor structure of the aisle galleries. Repair and cleaning of north and east façades. Rebuilding of the nave parapets.