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Started by ozaru, July 04, 2012, 03:50:43 PM

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http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/Church-pipes-sells-pieces-history/story-16848115-detail/story.html

QuoteChurch pipes up as it sells pieces of history

Friday, September 07, 2012


Isle of Thanet Gazette


THEY would be an unusual addition to any home – 6ft long church organ pipes which are looking for new owners.

The wood-and-metal "bones" are being put up for sale by the church at St Nicholas-at-Wade.

    ​HISTORY: Peter Paul with daughter Hermione and the chuuch's largest organ pipe, which has graffiti on it written by Peter's father Jim

 

As part of the current programme of improvements to St Nicholas-at-Wade church, the old pipe organ has been dismantled.

Current plans are for a replacement to be installed before the church reopens in October.

To help fund the new organ, the church are looking to sell the "bones" of the old one: principally the pipes.

There were nearly 500 pipes in the organ, both wooden and metal, and all of them still make a fine sound – although the largest ones require a lot of puff. Sizes range from under six inches to over six feet.

The dismantling of the organ has unearthed some fascinating insights into village life.

Peter Paul, whose father Jim used to be in the choir when a young schoolboy, discovered some graffiti with his dad's name on the largest pipe of all.

Mr Paul is keen to keep this piece of village and family history but has yet to convince his wife Annette that it will actually fit in their home. Daughter Hermione has chosen one of the smallest pipes as a keepsake.

Other people who have expressed an interest in acquiring many of the pipes include couples who were married in the church, bellringers, choristers, local clergy, the village pubs, and amateur organ builders from as far away as New Zealand.

There is also lots of high-quality wood from the organ's structure, and several local furniture makers and woodturners are keen to give it new life.

To find out the options, please contact Ben Jones on 01843 847701 or organ@ozaru.plus.com

Eric
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