In 1841 a major restoration was undertaken which involved the re-siting of the pulpit, changes to the chancel steps, rebuilding of the south and west galleries, renovation of the roof and the making of a grand west door. (Previously the only entrances had been that via the porch to the south and a small door giving access from outside to the tower steps). Twenty years later a large crack developed in the chancel which therefore had to be taken down and rebuilt in 1861–62, and at this time the present three large coloured glass windows behind the altar were installed. Apart from the roof therefore the chancel is substantially mid-Victorian. In 1883–86 further work was carried out on the church by the Lancaster architects Paley and Austin. The north aisle, then only wide, was widened to make it correspond with the south aisle. A large northeast vestry was added, and a baptistry was created inside the church. Other work done at much the same period included the addition of an altar rail, a new pulpit and the re-flooring of the whole church.