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H. Pilcher & Sons (1881)

Note: Not extant. Not playable. (in this location)

Images

1880-01-01 - Sketch of Church building (Photograph by Birmingham Public Library Archives , Courtesy Alan Dismukes/Database Manager)

Consoles

Main

• 2 manuals
• 3 divisions
• Key action Type: Mechanical (Details Unknown)
• Stop action Type: Mechanical
• Pedal compass: 27 notes

Notes

2006-04-15 - Described as the first pipe organ in Birmingham. The church moved to a new building in 1891, with a three-manual Hook & Hastings organ. The disposition of the Pilcher is not known. -Database Manager

Documents

• (2006-04-15) The Methodist Organ; Arrival of the Grand Instrument; Full Description Courtesy of Alan Dismukes. -Database Manager
• (2006-04-15) Completed Church; With all belongings ready for dedication; First Pipe Organ in Birmingham. Courtesy of Alan Dismukes. -Database Manager

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