St. Michael's Parish Church, (13th century), Bishop Middleham, Co. Durham

The organ has a very modest stop list (just seven stops, Great, 3, Swell 3 and Pedal 1), but is said to have a wonderful sweet sound typical of its period.  As far as is known it is unchanged from when Harrison and Harrison installed it in 1884. The shutter doors are mainly cosmetic, but they are opened during services.  It has an electric blower, but is still hand pumped on occasions when there is a power cut.

Photo's of organ and church: courtesy of Nigel Clegg

Organ with shutters closed	Organ with shutters open

Close up showing conveyances for feeding air to the pipes.	The front facade facing the congregation

St Michael's: south end

Remains of sun dial on church wall with words "Memento mori"

Left: West end of the church. More information about the organ can be found by searching the National Pipe Organ Register at http://npor.emma.cam.ac.uk/

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