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===Interior=== [[File:Wymondham Abbey reredos.jpg|thumb|Altar screen, tester and rood figures by Sir [[Ninian Comper]], installed 1921-34 as Great War memorial.]] The church is also remarkable for its high quality fittings such as the 1793 organ by James Davis and 1810 chamber organ (also by James Davis). The splendid gilded [[reredos]] or altar screen with tester and [[rood]] figures above is one of the largest works of Sir [[Ninian Comper]]. This was dedicated in 1921 as a war memorial, though the gilding was not finished until 1934. Other works by Comper are the serene statue of the Virgin and Child and nearby paschal candlestick.<ref name=":0" /> Also of note is the Renaissance c.1520 terracotta [[sedilia]], once thought to be a memorial to Abbot Loye Ferrers. This is Italian work from the same workshop as tombs at [http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/oxboroughcofe/oxboroughcofe.htm Oxborough], Norfolk and [http://www.simonknott.co.uk/essexchurches/layermarney.htm Layer Marney], Essex.<ref name=":0" /> Note also the 1712 Georgian candelabrum (now in the Lady Chapel) and Royal Arms of [[George II of Great Britain|George II]] (south aisle), the carved octagonal 15th Century font with modern gilded font cover by [https://colonelunthanksnorwich.com/2021/10/15/cecil-upcher-soldier-and-architect/ Cecil Upcher], the Arts and Crafts Triptych by [[Edward Prioleau Warren|E P Warren]] and [[Robert Anning Bell]] in the Lady Chapel and many smaller features such as angels, musicians and figures carved on the roof timbers and [[corbel]]s.<ref name=":1" /> A modern [[icon]] panel by the late Rev. David Hunter is on display in the church, which tells the story of St [[Thomas Becket]]βs life. The Stations of the Cross icons in the nave and chancel are by iconographer Helen [http://www.catholicartists.co.uk/membs/portfolio36aHMcI.html McIldowie-Jenkins].
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