The organ in St Mary’s has a fine pedigree, being built and developed over the years by some of the finest organ builders in Britain. Originally constructed by William Hill in 1871, it was subsequently rebuilt and enlarged in 1909, by Harrison and Harrison, and then rebuilt again in 1967 and again in 1990, by Hill, Norman and Beard.
In 1909, it was one of the largest organs of its kind in Britain, and contained much significant and historic pipework.
The organ is a fine instrument, but the condition of the organ is now such that the time has come to make a decision as to its future, before it becomes unplayable and falls silent.