Organ
Alterations were made in 1881 after considerable damage by fire and in 1909 a new organ, retaining some of the original pipes, was constructed by Harrisons of Durham who made further additions in 1928. It was on this organ that the late Dr Albert Schweitzer made his world-famous Bach recordings. The organ was totally destroyed during an air raid in December 1940. The present three manual organ was built by Harrison and Harrison Ltd in 1957 at an approximate cost of £20,000 and contains a Silver Pipe inscribed to the late Queen Mary. The Royal Arms on the front of the organ loft are the original Stuart Arms of the Restoration (1660) of King Charles II to the Throne of England. For further details and specifications, please visit the National Pipe Organ Register. |