PLANS to move the famous Jesse effigy at St Mary’s Church to a new home below the new East Window of the Lewis Chapel have taken a step forward with the approval of a preferred design and designer for the plinth on which the effigy will rest has been approved.

Joachim Tantau, who like the window designer Helen Whittaker, is an alumni of the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts, was chosen from a short list of three.

Joachim has also taught on the Outreach Programme for The Prince’s School, including workshops in the UK, Egypt, Spain and Azerbaijan.

Canon Mark Soady commenting on the news said, “We are very fortunate to have acquired the services of this very talented young man.

“On the occasions I have met him to discuss the project I have sensed the enthusiasm he has for the project.