Lady Chapel

   On the right hand side of  the Chapel is a

   statue of  Our Lady to  whom the chapel is dedicated.

       When you enter the chapel the first thing you will notice is the magnificent stained

       glass window designed by Joseph Nuttgens. 

       It depicts in symbols the Blessed Virgin Mary in heaven, and so within the window 

       you will see signs of the universe, clouds, sky, stars, the sun and the moon.

       On the left hand side is a covered 'safe'. This is known as the Aumbry. In this is

       reserved the Sacrament of the Holy Communion which is available for the sick at any

        time of the day or night.  Because the real presence of Our Lord is enshrined in this

        Sacrament this is a very holy place within St Martin's Church. 

         On the wall behind the altar you will see a red light burning, 

         a niche in the wall with flowers and a brick picked out in a deeper 

         shade of red.

         At this place within the wall is laid to rest a small urn of ashes 

         from the crematorium at Auschwitz.

         The congregation of St Martin's was asked to receive these after it 

         had promoted and housed an Auschwitz Exhibition in January 1984.  

         It is a place of special prayer for reconciliation and understanding

         between peoples of different faiths and cultures, as well as being a

         silent reminder of  the consequences of intolerance and prejudice.