The Organ

In the absence of a musical instrument, the Precentor fulfilled an important duty.  He led the congregation in singing.  However in 1889 an organ was built and installed by Messrs Foster & Andrews of Hull and the pump, or bellows, was hand operated until 1910 when it was electrified.  The cost for installation was £462.  Forster & Andrews enjoyed a reputation for producing organs of outstanding quality – in respect of both materials used and of craftsmanship, and the present instrument is a good example of their fine workmanship.

In 1892 two additions were made to the original scheme; a Tremulant was added to the Swell, together with a Swell Octave coupler.  An electric motor for the wind supply was installed around 1916 and in 1973 a balanced Swell Pedal was added. 

Apart from these modifications the organ today survives in its original state – with the mechanical action, the pipe work, sound boards and console all untouched.  The action of the pedal department is tubular pneumatic.  It is considered by the Organ Club to be of the finest of its kind in the country and a representative deputation of that body has periodically visited it.

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