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Restoration of the Organ
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Restoration of the Organ The organ in Little Malvern Priory is one of the musical gems of Worcestershire. It was built by the London firm of William Hill & Sons for a Mrs. and Miss Walker who lived at Rock House in Little Malvern. At a time when there were two good local firms (John Nicholson in Worcester and Eustace Ingram in Hereford), the choice of a major London firm demonstrates that the Walkers’ had both high aspirations and the financial means at the time. This simple instrument enjoys a perfect west gallery position, from where its beautiful sound has provided the musical backdrop for the last 135 years. Although modest in size, there is nothing diminutive about the quality of construction. This would have been one of the finest organs of its size that money could have bought at that time. Nicholson & Co undertook a Comprehensive restoration of the organ during 2018 and 2019 and we are pleased to say that it has been restored to its former glory and has gained a Class 2 listing (the highest rating of any organ in Worcestershire). In the last year we have been lucky enough to have recitals by several fine organists, including James Lancelot, Iain Simcock and Andrew Caskie.
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