The building underwent a major restoration in 1868-76 by G.G. Scott, leading to its current high Victorian look.
A Salviati mosaic of The Last Supper from 1876 designed by J.R. Clayton decorates the high altar.
Sources:
British Listed Buildings
Chester Cathedral
Colin Sabin's flickr Photostream
“The New Mosaic Reredos in Chester Cathedral.” The Art Journal (1875-1887) 2 (1876): 351.
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