OUR ORGAN
The first record of an organ at All Saints’ is in 1522, by an unknown builder, but in 1793 the notable English organ builder Samuel Green erected an instrument in the West Gallery. The current instrument was built by Henry Willis III in 1930 and is one of the finest instruments in the South East of England with forty six speaking stops on three manuals and pedals.
Years of wear and tear have taken their toll on the organ, and many of the old materials and mechanisms, some of which are over 130 years old, have worn out. Parts of the organ are now completely unplayable and the organ has now been taken out of regular use whilst we obtain quotations from organ builders and start the process of fundraising.
The cost of the restoration of this important instrument will be in the region of £800,000. The organ will be completely overhauled and rebuilt using the most modern materials and state of the art technology, but with the aim of returning to the tonal scheme which Henry Willis III would have heard at the opening recital in 1930.
A detailed history of the organ at All Saints with specifications is held at The National Pipe Organ Register.
In the meantime, we are fortunate to be able to hire a modern three manual Allen Organ of a similar specification to the pipe instrument it is standing in for. A guide for using the organ is available at the Church.
We will be sharing details on our fundraising soon
Years of wear and tear have taken their toll on the organ, and many of the old materials and mechanisms, some of which are over 130 years old, have worn out. Parts of the organ are now completely unplayable and the organ has now been taken out of regular use whilst we obtain quotations from organ builders and start the process of fundraising.
The cost of the restoration of this important instrument will be in the region of £800,000. The organ will be completely overhauled and rebuilt using the most modern materials and state of the art technology, but with the aim of returning to the tonal scheme which Henry Willis III would have heard at the opening recital in 1930.
A detailed history of the organ at All Saints with specifications is held at The National Pipe Organ Register.
In the meantime, we are fortunate to be able to hire a modern three manual Allen Organ of a similar specification to the pipe instrument it is standing in for. A guide for using the organ is available at the Church.
We will be sharing details on our fundraising soon