“Talking exclusively to the Mercury, Mr Fryer, whose training is in sensitivity to historic fabric, explained that all of his work is 100% reversible.
He has designed a new timber staircase which will weave through the church’s clock and bells, allowing around five or six people at one time to travel to the top of the tower and view perfect sights of the medieval town, as well as over the Channel.
He said: “The destination is spectacular, but the journey should be an exciting experience as well. It’s about celebrating and revealing what is so important about this church as well as making it sustainable and relevant.
“We feel it’s a really worthy and worthwhile project.”
When dealing with the more controversial aspects of the plans, such as the toilet and the relocation of two memorial plaques and a bench, Mr Fryer has pledged to make the toilet as discreet as possible, as well as to work closely and sensitively with the families of those on the memorials.”
