Music

Last Updated on Sunday, 24 January 2010 11:00

There are now 10 bells, which were cast in 1925 by GILLETT & JOHNSON. The Cathedral Organ in its present state started its life in 1957. It was built by Harrison & Harrison of Durham using parts of the previous Hill/Harrison.

The previous organ had five manuals and a large 'Screen Great' section in a case. It was destroyed along with the historic 'Father Smith' Organ by World War II bombing. The present organ has 89 speaking stops and four manuals and pedals. The pipework is split either side of the choir stalls in the chancel, with the Ophicleide and Open Wood units placed in the adjacent Jesus Chapel.