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nearly 60 feet long. In the entrance to the choir, underneath
the organ, is a remarkable centre boss, representing
the Assumption of the Virgin, surrounded by angels.
The Organ, standing on the screen, and remarkable for
its depth, richness, and beauty of tone, was given by the Earl
of Scarborough in 1832. It was reconstructed and modernized
by Messrs. Hill and Son, of London, under the direction
of Dr. Monk, in 1859-60. It contains four manuals ; compass,
CC to G.
Great . . . . 24 stops. Solo . . . . 3 stops.
Swell.. 14 „ Pedal(CCCtoF).. 19 „
Choir . . . . 9 „ Couplers . . . . 7 „
Total, 76 draw stops.
There are eight composition pedals, and two tremulants.
The pneumatic action is applied to great, swell, and pedal
organs, which latter contains two 32 -feet stops. The tubas,
altogether unique in their unexampled grandeur and power^
are placed most effectively in horizontal position at the back
of the organ, where their tone is free and unobstructed, and
their appearance decidedly ornamental. The case is of
carved oak, Gothic, and the outside pipes beautifully diapered,
and was designed by Mackensie, under Sir E. Smirke.
The Choir.—Entering by the doorway under the organ,
the effect is exquisitely fine. The delicate carving of thestalls
and beautifully chiselled capitals of the columns, the
pointed arches and great height, the enriched corbels and
perforated bosses, the brazen eagle and elevated altar
bounded with the wondrous east window, constitute a
picture of marvellous beauty, which cannot f^il to quicken
in the beholder all the loftiest feelings of his nature, surrounded
as he is by such monuments of solemnity and awe-^
inspiring grandeur.
Like the nave, it is divided into three parts, a centre and:
side aisles ;
separating the centre from each side are eight
pillars having elaborately carved capitals ;
these support nine
lofty arches, above which is the triforium, with open passageway
and clerestory, in which are four lights on each side of
the choir transept windows. In the bays of the arches are
shields having coats of arms of the various founders. The
fifth arch on each side from the east end rises to the roof
and forms the transepts of the choir, a notable peculiarity of