Victorian Tracker Harrison and Harrison organ

[David Pinnegar]

Harrison & Harrison 1887
Claypath URC
Co. Durham DH1 1RH
NPOR   N15011


2 manual and pedals
Tracker/Mechanical throughout
Compass          58/30

Dimensions 
Width               8 ft 2 ins 
Height              15 ft 
Depth               8 ft 7 ins + 18" for pedal board

Pedal
Bourdon                       16

Great   
Open Diapason           8'                         
Hohlflote                     8'                           
Dulciana                      8'                             
Principal                      4'                   

Swell   
Lieblich Gedact            8'
Viola                            8'
Salicional                      8'
Gemshorn                     4'
Oboe                           8'

This splendid little organ was built for the church in 1887 by Harrison & Harrison and is an almost completely unaltered example of this firm's work, from their early Durham period.

It was overhauled by the local firm of H.E.Prested in the 1970's, when a modern pedal board and swell pedal were provided and the present electric blower was installed.

It is of historic importance, quite apart from its musical value, and is well built. It would be a prime candidate for grant aid towards restoration.

However, the condition of the church building fabric gives cause for concern.  The walls need stabilizing and work is to begin soon.

The organ needs to be removed from the church quite soon to avoid damage,

The organ has an electric blower but the power isn’t available at present. It can, however, be hand pumped.

-         Notes by John Hart
Buyer makes all arrangements for dismantling, packing and transport.

Care is taken to provide correct information but the seller is not responsible for errors.

Enquiries to the church contact, please.

Church contact: 
Chris Wood
Email:  chriswood at christchurchdurham.org 
Tel. 0191 370 9063

Organ contact:
John Hart 
Email: johnhart1 at btinternet.com 
Tel. 01325 312960