The St John Fisher Organ

The organ was commissioned following a very generous bequest by a parishioner. The instrument (and case) was built by Jeffrey Hubbard of Northampton. The design of the elegant case, reflecting the gothic style of the church's architecture, was designed by parishioner Andrew Johnson. 

The organ is dedicated to the English martyr, Saint John Fisher (1465-1535) Cardinal, Bishop of Rochester and Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.

Specification of the Saint John Fisher Organ (2018)

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Stopped Diapason 8
Gamba 8 (1-24 shared with the Stopped Diapason)
Flute 4 (1-7 shared with the Stopped Diapason)
Principal 2  

Features:

  • Oak casework and stool, stained to match the surrounding woodwork.

  • Fretwork panels and pipe shades.

  • Front pipes of polished 70% tin.

  • Keyboard naturals of African Blackwood and sharps of Pearwood.

  • Transposing key action, enabling the organ to be playable at A=415, 430, 440 & 466.

  • Shifting movement pedal.

  • Integral electric blower and detachable cable .

  • Rubber wheeled castors and lifting handles provided.

  • Approximate overall dimensions of the organ: width 1000mm, depth 650mm, height 1100mm.