PROJECTS AND
PLANS 2012 - 2013
Our workshop is host to a great variety of organs,
both old and new.
LONDON, SLOANE
STREET, HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
The organ was built by J. W.
Walker & Son in 1891, and was rebuilt by them in 1934. It was
damaged in the second World War and was again rebuilt by them in
1967. It occupies a chamber on the north side of the chancel.
The rebuilding of the organ by Harrison & Harrison
is based on the 1891 pipework, with additions as shown
on the specification. The structure and mechanism will be
completely new.
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here
for the Sloane Street specification
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GLASGOW,
COTTIER THEATRE
The organ was built by Henry
Willis in 1876 for Dowanhill Parish Church. In
1954 Willis changed the actions to electro-pneumatic and provided
a new console; however, the structure and pipework were not
changed.
After a period of neglect and vandalism, the organ was removed to
Harrisons’ workshop in 2006 with the intention of restoring it to
its original state. This has entailed
the creation of new tracker actions and Barker machine, new
mechanical drawstop and composition actions, and a new console,
all strictly in the style of Father Willis and based on
contemporary examples. All of the work has been completed,
including extensive restoration of damaged pipework.
The church is being converted as The Cottier Theatre, and the
restored organ will be reinstated in the rear gallery when the
building is ready.
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specification
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LONDON, THE
TEMPLE CHURCH
The organ was built by Harrison & Harrison in 1924
for the castle of Glen Tanar, Aberdeenshire, and moved to the Temple
Church in 1954. It is to be restored, starting August 2011, for
completion early in 2013.
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LONDON, ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL
H&H 1954, 4 manuals 103 stops.
In August 2005 the organ was dismantled and stored in a separate
warehouse in Durham. The Hall has been completely reconstructed
with improved acoustics; it reopened in June 2007. The organ is
being reconfigured to suit the new architectural and acoustic
requirements: its depth has been reduced by 1.1m, but the basic
principles of the layout have been respected. The Swell Organ,
Great flue stops and Pedal Principal 32ft, forming the
left-hand portion of the organ, have been reinstated, together
with the console, and will be followed by the central and
right-hand sections for completion in early 2014.
Click here for the Royal Festival Hall
specification.
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LONDON, PRIMROSE HILL, ST MARY
The organ was built by William
Hill & Son in 1872; the Choir Organ was added later. 3
manuals, 36 stops. A partial overhaul was carried out by
Harrison & Harrison in 1991, when the console was renovated
and a new electrical system installed. A major overhaul is
planned for the first half of 2012, to include provision of a
new slider soundboard for the Pedal Organ.
BEARSDEN PARISH CHURCH
Lewis & Co 1906,
modification by Hill, Norman & Beard in 1953, overhaul
& addition of 2 stops by Rushworth & Dreaper in
1972. Restoration and addition of new stops. 2
manuals, 22 stops.
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RIPON
CATHEDRAL
H&H 1912 and 1926, based
on earlier organ by Lewis. 4 manuals 59 stops.
Cleaning and overhaul; revision of wind distribution system;
alterations to Choir Organ, including new swell-box.
UNION CHAPEL, ISLINGTON
Father Willis 1886. 3
manuals, 38 stops. Restoration.
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HAMPTON COURT PALACE
Hill, 3 manuals.
Reconfiguration to 33 stops and console overhaul.
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PRESTON, LEA TOWN ST MARY'S
Wheildon c1871. 2
manuals 12 stops. Full overhaul and restoration.
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