Possible Clues:

• Middle of area with church saints - an apse?
• Alcove - holiday
• In some nook or cranny, having a breather
• Small space in building in which a court of law is absent
• In a corner, take time out
• Members don't sit in this alcove
• Note tax previously caused depression
• State of abeyance or suspended business
• Alcove - school break
• Small concavity