Bestwood
St Matthew

Features and Fittings

Pews

Originally the pews from Nottingham St Matthew were re-used. Made of pitch pine, stained and varnished, the architect, Vernon Royle, had them painted in three colours arranged alternately. They were later replaced by cushioned chairs.

Pulpit

The pulpit is of brick, located in the north-east corner of the nave, probably contemporary with the building of the church.

Font

The font
in 2018
Cross and
Crown of Thorns

Octagonal stone font originally at Nottingham St Matthew.

Cross and Crown of Thorns

Near the pulpit there is a Cross and Crown of Thorns made by a local apprentice. It is currently (2018) planned to move it to Bestwood St Philip.