Two organs

You will notice that All Saints’ has two organs, an older pipe organ which you can see behind the choir stalls next to the pulpit, and a new electronic organ that stands at present on the south side of the nave. The pipe organ was given to the church by Lady Ardilaun in 1919, very soon after her appointment of the Rev. Ernest Drury as rector; Canon Drury was prominent in church music circles and himself an accomplished musician. The organ was constructed by Vincents of Sunderland for £800 and, although Lady Ardilaun was worried it would be too powerful for this small church, when it was installed it was much admired. However, sadly, over the years it became increasingly hard to maintain and eventually the decision was taken to order a new organ from Jeffers of Bandon. The new organ was installed in September 2018, with the speakers placed behind the pipes of the old organ so that the sound still comes from that position in the church, just as it always did. All Saints’ has a strong tradition of both choral and congregational music and we hope to be singing to the accompaniment of this organ for many years to come.

Now please move towards the chancel containing the altar.