Warwick Bridge, Our Lady & St Wilfrid’s
Our Lady & St Wilfrid’s, Warwick Bridge
William Hill 1843, 1 manual 6 stops.
The organ built by William Hill was overhauled and restored.
Started July 2016
(newest work recorded at top of each section before the ‘pre-work’ photos)
The pipework was dusted out and repaired. The speech and balance of the pipework was checked.The keyboard taken apart and treated against woodworm.
The ivory key facings were made secure and wear at the pivots were taken up. Warped keys were straightened. The remaining parts of the console were cleaned and a new lock fitted.
Aug 2016
July 2016
Pre-work
The soundboard was put on test in our workshop to establish the extent of work required. The action backfalls and rollerboard wrere fully overhauled and restored, with new pivot wires being installed. The trackers were checked and damaged material replaced. New leather buttons and wires were installed throughout the action at reassembly. The drawstop action was overhauled and eased.
July 2016
Pre-work
The reservoir was made sound. The feeders were made sound, and the hand-blowing mechanism was brought back into use. The electric blower re-sited.
Sep 2016
Aug 2016
July 2016
Pre-work
The casework was cleaned and restored, and missing elements renewed. New backing cloth was installed behind the centre front pipes. The central access panel was hinged. The organ light and mirror was removed and the case woodwork made good. The organ frame and swell box checked and repaired. The rod installed to hold open the shutters was improved.
