The present organ is a fine example of the work of Harrison & Harrison. It was built in 1917 when the firm was under the direction of Arthur Harrison. This instrument is one of only four constructed in that year, as many of the skilled craftsmen were involved in the Great War. The lack of casework reflects the austerity of the times, the austere array of pipes looking rather stern in the building.

The organ replaced a previous instrument built by Forster and Andrews from 1871 using some of the previous material. The organ has three manuals and pedals. The Swell and Choir divisions are both enclosed.

The organ originally had exhaust-pneumatic action, but was electrified by Cousins in 1980. Three stops were prepared for but were not installed: Pedal Ophicleide (16′) (installed 2018), Great Mixture (Harmonics) (installed 2018) and Great Clarion (4′).

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Organ Repair 2018

Disaster struck on Palm Sunday 2016 when smoke was discovered coming from the organ blower, after which the organ needed overhauling and urgent repairs. This process also gave an opportunity to complete the organ almost to its original specification. As things stand in 2026, the organ is still in need of further work to make the organ more playable and comfortable for recitals, service playing and organ teaching and the church is currently actively raising funds so that the keyboards can be fully refurbished. If you would like to contribute to this or know more, please get in touch with Jeremy, our Organist and Director of Music. You can view the organ specification currently held on the National Pipe Organ Register.