The interior of King's College Chapel, London, of which we present a view, is one of Mr. Gilbert Scott's most original works. From the fact that the chapel is on the first floor of the college buildings and had nothing distinctive in its external aspect, its appearance strikes the visitor with admiration in the sense of surprise no less than in that of approval. Its adornment is the result of the gradual expenditure of contributions of friends of the college. This was commenced in 1861, by the throwing out of an apsidal chancel and the insertion of new windows. In August, 1863, a new roof was added, over a clerestory. In 1864 the oak fittings were introduced. The windows have at various intervals been filled with stained glass, chiefly by Messrs. Clayton and Bell, at the cost, among others, of the Earl of Powis, Mr. Edward Wigram; the Rev. Dr. Major, the late Headmaster of the school; and Mr. J. W. Cunningham, the secretary. The proposed improvements are not yet quite complete. The peculiar paneling of the walls extends only over a portion of them; and carved stalls for the professors and masters are yet to be placed at the east end. Donations for the completion of Mr. Scott's design are still invited by the chapel improvement committee. This chapel is used not only by the college students but also by the boys of the school.
Source: The Illustrated London News, Vol. LIV, June 26, 1869, p.648
The Chapel of King's College, Strand