Organ
The early records of organs date from the middle of the eighteenth century. The current organ was installed by Henry Willis in 1884. Recent restoration and rebuilding work was undertaken by Harrison and Harrison in 1964, and Bower and Co in 2000. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register. and on the parish website.
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