cement restoration in 1820 of some of the figures, grotesqtieness 

 was perhaps rather too much aimed at ; and this would be 

 < orrected in the present restoration. These figures represented 

 two different dynasties; those on one side the Saxon dynasty, 

 beginning with Peada in the centre, on the right of St. Chad, 

 and ending with Edward the Confessor at the south angle, 

 whilst on the other side was the Norman dynasty, from William 

 the Conqueror on the north side of the north-west tower, and 

 so on through a consecutive series of Kings of England down 

 to Richard II., on the left of St. Chad. Having directed 

 attention to the north-western door, the Dean pointed out the 

 badly-executed figure of Charles II., which was put up after 

 the Restoration in honour of the King, who had contributed 

 some timber towards the repair of the Cathedral. In that niche, 

 where now stands the figure of the King, formerly stood the 

 figure of our Saviour in glory, probably surrounded by the 

 angelic powers, which he hoped soon to see reproduced. 

 The other niches, now vacant, were filled with patriarchs, 

 prophets, and judges, and perhaps also with some of the leading 

 personages of the dynasty of the Mercian rulers. The West 

 front appeared generally to be of the date of the 14th century ; 

 though it should be observed that the upper stage of the north- 

 west tower showed evidences of a later date. At a time 

 when he never thought of being Dean of Lichfield, he had 

 desired much that he could see this grand front properly re- 

 stored, and he was very much gratified to find that with the 

 help of his excellent Chapter and the contributions of many 

 friends, the wish would be realised. On re-entering the Cathedral, 

 the Dean said that, speaking roughly, the edifice seemed to have 

 been erected between 1200 and 1325, extending thus over a 

 space of 125 years. Dr. Bickersteth then indicated the chief 

 features of the columns and the roof. The nave was probably 

 one of the most beautiful specimens of Early Decorated in the 

 country, and was so considered by the late Sir G. G. Scott, 

 who greatly admired it. Passing from the nave through the 

 south transept, the party proceeded up the south choir aisle, 

 the Dean halting at all the objects worthy of specific notice, 



