 In 1548 Edward VI ordered the destruction of all aspects of ‘Popish Superstition’ within the churches of his realm.The Jerseymen, strongly influenced by Huguenot immigrants fleeing persecution in France, carried out the King's orders with zeal, and all altars, fonts, holy water stoups and piscinas were removed, the rood screen was dismantled, the stained glass smashed and all but one bell was taken from the tower.A huge triple-decker pulpit was erected in the crossing and pews were arranged around it.