Churches of the British Isles

In the 1830s two transepts were added, producing a cross-shaped church in plan. These proved unsatisfactory so in 1888-89 the church was extensively remodelled by architect John Sedding. The blocked doorways in the nave, presumably once the main access points for monks and congregation before the Victorian extension, date to the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. The chancel's small lancet window dates to the 1200s, with Victorian restoration work.

The Royal Victoria Hospital Chapel, Netley, stands on the northern side of The Stables in Royal Victoria Country Park, looking out over Southampton Water. Netley Hospital was built in 1856 at the suggestion of Queen Victoria but its design caused some controversy, chiefly from Florence Nightingale. The main building - the world's longest when it was completed - was entirely demolished in 1966, apart from the chapel and former YMCA building which both survive.

Two photos on this page originally published on Lynne's 'Echoes of the Past' blog and reproduced here with permission, and one kindly contributed by Karen White via the 'History Files: Churches of the British Isles' Flickr group.