Pipe Organ
The town hall is famous for its concert pipe organ. Originally installed in 1834 by William Hill with 4 manuals and 70 stops, this was subject to many rebuilds and alterations, all by William Hill, until a restoration by Willis in 1932. By 1956 the organ had been enlarged to 90 stops.
The most recent restorations in 1984 and 2007 have been by Manders of London.
A current specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.
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