Here are some pics of the organ I play, which this year turns 125 in August. It was built by Henry Ainscough of Preston and was overhauled in 2000. It still has its pumping handle in situ, and the Swell box is controlled via a hitch down lever. The pics were taken on a Kindle Fire and aren't great quality, but they will give you an idea of what it looks like:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/Padster/org5_zps9588a7ce.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/Padster/org4_zps3250506a.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/Padster/org3_zps21eb317a.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/Padster/org2_zps0a73bfab.jpg)
Here's what it sounds like. Again it was done via a Kindle Fire so the quality isn't great:
http://youtu.be/rY6UphpCrms
Best wishes,
Paul.
Thank you for the photographs and information, Paul.
Neatly played, too. The sound quality is certainly good enough to get a general idea of the tone qualities of this instrument.
Here is a link to the stop-list: http://www.npor.org.uk/NPORView.html?RI=C00154
Hi
Interesting instrument - glad to see that it remains largely in original condition
Every Blessing
Tony
Thanks for your kind comments. The organ is in its original condition and hasn't been altered. In addition to the trigger swell it has four toe levers, two of which are reversible (Sw to Gt coupler and the Great Open Diapason). The façade pipes all speak. I understand that the organ may possibly be due an historic organ certificate, owing to its unaltered state.
I plan to put on a concert celebrating the organ's 125th birthday sometime in September, hopefully.
Best wishes,
Paul.
Is your Carosella piece published and if so where is it available from? It's a great little piece :D
If you PM me your e-mail address I will send it to you.
Best wishes,
Paul.
Here are 2 pieces by Thomas Tomkins played on the same instrument:
http://youtu.be/cMoS9NzqiK4
Best wishes,
Paul.