The Church - Organs
The magnificent organ case, now sadly devoid of it's original parts, dates from 1882. A careful inspection will reveal many different carvings including passionflowers, lilies and honeysuckle. The local organ builder, Smith of Brighton, enlarged it in 1925 with a separate console on the south of the chancel, the elaborate lead tubing connections between the two being installed under the specially raised floor.
The original organ became unserviceable, beyond economic repair in the early 1960s, but the console remains in position.
In the 1960's one of the first electronic Compton Organs was purchased for the church. The console was also located on the south of the chancel, but nearer the nave. It's loudspeakers were situated behind the organ pipe facade in the original chamber. The loudspeakers were stolen by the vandals along with some valves from the organ.
The Compton Organ was restored by one of the Friends in 2005, along with a local expert, David Houlgate. We managed to track down some replacement valves from a supplier in America. The organ is now used at Carol Concerts.