Sherborne Abbey, Nave pulpit     1899

07.07.1899          

The Western Gazette reports “ The new pulpit for the nave of the Abbey, the work for which was entrusted to Mr. J. Forsyth of London, is approaching completion in his studios. It is mainly of oak, very elaborately carved, and contains eight figures “

06.10.1899
The Western Chronicle report upon the new pulpit at the abbey “ An important event in the history of the Abbey was observed on Wednesday when a beautiful new pulpit was dedicated by the Bishop of Salisbury, Dr. Wordsworth. The pulpit has been constructed by Messrs. Forsyth of London, who carved the reredos and choir stalls years ago, from a design by Mr. Ingelow, the surviving partner of the firm CARPENTER & INGELOW, who were the architects of the restoration of the tower some 16 years ago “