The Organ

The organ is fitted into the former St. Nicholas’ chapel. It was installed in 1926 and cost £4,776. Built by Harrison and Harrison of London and Durham it is a powerful and fine toned instrument. Incorporated in its mechanism are portions of its predecessor and the electrically controlled blowers are housed in an underground chamber in the churchyard. It was dedicated in December 1927 by the Bishop of Lichfield, Dr. J. A. Kempthorne. The longest serving organist at St. Editha’s was Mr. H. Rose ARCO, who was appointed in August 1886 and held the position for 64 years until he retired in 1950. When the new organ was fitted “everyone rejoiced with him that his hands were the first to play the beautiful instrument which had been installed under his supervision.” The organ is surrounded with wooden panelling with a plaque in recognition of his 64 years service.