Cathedrals & Concert Halls
Ampleforth Abbey
consultant for the long-awaited major overhaul of the instrument, now awaiting funding for a restoration by Nicholson & Co
Auckland, New Zealand, Holy Trinity Cathedral
consultant for new 93-stop 4-manual organ built by Nicholsons, 2015-17
Belfast, St Anne’s Cathedral
assessment of needs
Belfast, Ulster Hall
Repeat survey and an updated Report & Recommendations for the famous Hill/Mander concert organ
Birmingham, St Chad’s Cathedral
supervising the restoration and installation of a small Holdich organ as an orgue de chœur
Birmingham, St Philip’s Cathedral
new 4-manual Nicholson organ (1987) using old and new pipework
Birmingham, St Philip’s Cathedral
advising the cathedral over an overhaul of the Nicholson organ, last rebuilt to my proposals in 1992-3
Bradford Cathedral
phase one of a refurbishment (the console) complete
phase two (revised Positive Organ) recently completed
Carlisle Cathedral
advising on restoration work by David Wells
Chelmsford Cathedral
compiling a report for the Dean and Chapter over modest refurbishment work
Derby Cathedral
concept design executed for a complete rebuild of the cathedral organ
Doncaster Minster
restoration of actions etc of 5-manual Schulze instrument (Andrew Carter)
Down Cathedral, Northern Ireland
developing plans for the refurbishment of the Harrison & Harrison organ
Dundee Cathedral
report and recommendations for restoration
Dunstable Priory
report and recommendations for the restoration and improvement of the organ
Hull, City Hall
Surveying the organ and producing a Report & Recommendations
Lancaster Town Hall
partial restoration, by Principal Pipe Organs
Leicester Cathedral
restoration by Harrison & Harrison (2003)
Leicester, De Montfort Hall
Lottery-funded historic restoration, by Richard Young
Lincoln Cathedral
minor advice to the Dean and Chapter on the current works being carried out by H&H to the Swell and Pedal departments, during restoration work in the North Transept
Londonderry Guildhall
survey and report carried out for the restoration and console modernisation of the Hill / HNB organ
Manchester Cathedral
design and supervision of new 4-manual organ made by Kenneth Tickell & Co, 2015-17
Nairobi Cathedral, Kenya
supervising the 2021-22 rebuilding of the J.W. Walker organ by Michael Farley
Newcastle, St Mary’s Cathedral
new 3-manual organ built by Kenneth Tickell
Newcastle, Cathedral Church of St Nicholas
advising the Dean and Chapter on a replacement of the existing organ
Newcastle, City Hall
conservation report for Newcastle City Council on the renowned Harrison & Harrison organ
Norwich Cathedral
preparing a report, followed by advice given over five years towards the most appropriate rebuilding scheme
Oxford, Christ Church Cathedral
redesign of Rieger console, new playing aids, etc
Quarr Abbey, Isle of Wight
helping with the project for Andrew Cooper to restore the important Mutin / Cavaillé-Coll to an original condition
Ripon Cathedral
advising the Dean and Chapter over the forthcoming Harrison & Harrison organ restoration
Rochdale Town Hall
consultant for assessing necessary works on the Binns / Walker organ
Rochester Cathedral
new Mander organ, using old and new pipework
Romsey Abbey
report on the historic Walker organ
Rotherham Minster
detailed report for the PCC for the rebuilding of the famous Snetzler/Harrison/Wood organ
Salisbury Cathedral
Advising over refurbishment work to be carried out by Harrison & Harrison during 2019, to include a new Willis pattern Pedal Fifteenth
Selby Abbey
consultant for the restoration of the famous Hill / Hill Norman & Beard organ
Sheffield, St Marie’s R. C. Cathedral
consultant for the restoration of the 1875 Lewis organ
Southwark Cathedral
assessment of water damage to Lewis organ
Southwell Minster (1)
Wood installation of a 3-manual Binns instrument (1992)
Southwell Minster (2)
new Nicholson 4-manual screen organ (1996)
St Asaph Cathedral, Wales
planning major rebuilding of the Hill/Wood organ
Tewkesbury Abbey
the Grove Organ: production of a detailed Conservation Report and Recommendations for the Vicar and PCC
Truro Cathedral
Advising over restoration work to the wind system and the replacement of the Swell engine
Wimborne Minster
comprehensive report written for the refurbishment of this famous Walker organ
Winchester Cathedral
advising on the possible positioning of a nave organ
Wymondham Abbey
writing a report on the condition of the historic James Davis / HNB organ
Schools & Universities
Bradfield College
supervising full restoration by Andrew Cooper of the Compton organ, now under way
Cambridge, Corpus Christi College
developing plans for the refurbishment of the Mander organ
Cambridge, Magdalene College
a report on the suitability of the chapel organ for current and future needs
Canterbury, The King’s School
commissioning proposals for a new organ for the Shirley Hall
Chetham’s School of Music, Manchester
advising on replacement of the fire-ruined Nigel Church organ
Dauntey’s School
consultant for the development and augmentation of the Percy Daniels organ
Glasgow University Chapel
3-manual Willis instrument, rebuilt by Harrison & Harrison
Glasgow University, Bute Hall and Memorial Chapel
plans for major console work to both organs
Glenalmond College
new 2-manual instrument by Harrison & Harrison
Gresham’s School, Holt
planning an organ installation for the rebuilt chapel
Hazelwood Preparatory School
double-case organ by Roger Pulham
Keele University
advising on the restoration and completion of the 1964 Rushworth & Dreaper organ and the construction of the casework to the original designs of George Pace
King Edward’s School, Birmingham
reporting on the condition of this fine Willis III organ
Leicester Grammar School
new Phoenix organ
London, City of London School
new reeds, mixtures and action work by J W Walker
London, St Saviour & St Olave’s School
new two-manual organ by Norwich
Manchester University, Whitworth Hall
consultant for the restoration and rebuilding in 2013-4 by David Wells of the renowned Henry Willis II / J W Walker organ
Marlborough College
new 4-manual instrument by Beckerath
Oxford, Merton College
consultant for the large 3-manual Dobson (USA) organ
Radley College
supervising the manufacture and installation of a large new Nicholson tracker organ in the chapel
Ratcliffe College, Leicestershire
designing a new tonal scheme and supervising the rebuild by Alan Goulding, 2013-14
Repton School
Harrison & Harrison 3-manual restoration (H & H)
Rugby School
supervising the replacement of the key actions in the chapel organ
Shrewsbury School
surveying the organ and compiling a Report & Recommendations
Solihull School
Nicholson rebuild of 3-manual instrument
Stonyhurst College
preparing reports on all the College organs, particularly the renowned Willis
Tonbridge School
Mander rebuild of Binns organ, later destroyed by fire
University of Sussex, Meeting House
refurbishment of Grant, Degens & Bradbeer organ
University of Westminster
supervising the restoration of the John Compton organ in the Fyvie Hall
Worksop College Chapel
major 3-manual rebuild by Carter (2000)
Churches
Alberbury, St Michael & All Angels
Surveying the organ and producing a Report & Recommendations
Alderley, St Philip
advising on and supervising refurbishment work by Sixsmith organs
Alton, St Lawrence
advising on refurbishment work
Alveston, St James
reporting on the instrument and then to supervise its rebuilding by Henry Groves & Son
Ambleside, St Mary the Virgin
restoration of water-damaged Hope-Jones by John Lightbown
Ashbourne Parish Church
restoration of Hill Norman & Beard rebuild by Henry Groves & Son (2011)
Aston, St Peter & St Paul
surveying and reporting on 3-manual Banfield / Nicholson organ
Bainton, St Andrew
full restoration of Forster & Andrews organ by Andrew Carter
Bampton, St Mary
supervising the construction of a new Cousans organ based on historic pipework
Barcheston, St Martin
new Henry Groves & Son west end organ built in casework designed by the late Kenneth Tickell
Barry, All Saints’ Parish Church, South Wales
consultant for assessing necessary works following water damage to the organ
Bath, Christ Church
advising over restoration and improvement work
Bathwick, St Mary
writing a conservation report about the fine Father Willis organ
Battersea, St Luke
Harrison & Harrison rebuild of Lewis & Co organ
Beaulieu Abbey church
seeking ways to improve the effectiveness of the Walker organ
Bedford, St Andrew
new Harrison & Harrison organ completed in early 2017
Belfast, St John
major tonal rebuild of the Norman & Beard / Prosser organ
Beverley, St Mary
assessing the development or replacement of the current 4-manual organ
Bierley, St Wilfrid
developing plans for the refurbishment of the HN&B organ
Bishop’s Stortford, St Michael
complete rebuild of organ by Mander Organs
Borrowash Methodist Church
advising on moving and rebuilding of the organ
Bosbury, Holy Trinity
reporting on the Speechly & Ingram instrument, to plan for an historic restoration
Bowdon, St Mary the Virgin
surveying and reporting on 3-manual Jardine / J W Walker organ
Boxmoor Parish Church
new 2-manual instrument by Nicholson
Brampton Parish Church
refurbishment of Jardine / Wilkinson organ (Nicholson)
Bridlington Priory organ
£500,000 scheme by Nicholson (2005/6)
Bristol Polish Church
reporting on fire damage
Broomhill Parish Church
refurbishment by Wood of Huddersfield, summer 2014: planning and supervision
Broughty Ferry Episcopal Church
supervising new console and transmission, by Malcolm Lightbown, 2014
Builth Wells Parish Church
developing plans to refurbish the Conacher organ
Burton Joyce, St Helen’s Church
new organ (Principal Pipe Organs) (2005)
Cambridge, Our Lady & the English Martyrs
Nicholson restoration (2002)
Cambridge, University Church
new 3-manual chancel organ by Kenneth Jones
Cardiff, St German
advising over the refurbishment of the wind system in this famous Hill organ
Cheltenham, All Saints
surveying and reporting on the organ
Chesterton, St Andrew
supervising the complete rebuild of the organ (in 2020) by Henry Groves & Son
Clewer (Windsor), St Stephen & St Agnes
advising on problems with recent work to the organ
Clyffe Pypard Parish Church
surveying and reporting on the historical single manual Ingram organ
Coalville, Christ Church
restoration of Porritt instrument (Groves of Nottingham)
Corbridge, St Andrew
Supervising the rebuilding and enlarging of the Norman & Beard / Lightbown organ by Malcolm Lightbown
Cosby, St Michael and All Angels
planning and supervising the 2014 restoration by Paul Daly
Cound (Staffordshire), St Peter
supervising restorative works by Henry Groves & Son
Cowes, Holy Trinity
assessing proposals for a rebuild by Clevedon Organs
Cranbrook Parish Church
major recasting of Willis/Hill organ by Nicholson
Cranham, St James the Great
Surveying the organ and producing a Report & Recommendations
Darlington, St Cuthbert
long term plan for rebuild of Forster & Andrews/Binns, Fitton & Haley/Bishop organ (Principal)
Devizes, St John
advising on re-introducing a pipe organ to replace a Makin digital instrument
East Auckland, St Helen’s Church
reconstruction with new mechanical action and Great soundboard of two-manual Postill / Nelson organ (Principal Pipe Organs)
East Stratton, All Saints
supervising restoration after severe water penetration
Eccleston, St Mary the Virgin
a programme of work for rebuilding and augmenting the Brindley & Foster organ
Edenbridge Parish Church
two-organ installation by Percy Daniel
Edgbaston, St Augustine
drawing up a report and recommending a scheme for major rebuilding
Eglwysbach Methodist Chapel, North Wales
planning and supervising the 2013-14 David Wood restoration of a historic Thomas Casson organ
Enfield, St Mary Magdalene
Further advice about restoration works
Epperstone Parish Church
new organ by Henry Groves of Nottingham
Falmouth, All Saints
survey the organ and prepare a Report & Recommendations
Glasgow, St Aloysius Catholic Church
report on the condition of the existing organ, which will be replaced by their Van den Heuvel organ recently removed from the Royal Academy of Music
Glastonbury, St John the Baptist
plans for rebuild and enlargement of present organ
Goring-on-Thames, St Thomas
planning and supervising the 2022 rebuilding of the organ
Grasmere, St Oswald
advising on and supervising refurbishment work by Andrew Carter
Grimsby, St Michael
planning and supervising the 2021-22 rebuilding of the 1936 Rushworth & Dreaper instrument
Hanbury, St Mary the Virgin
Surveying the organ and producing a Report & Recommendations
Hartlepool, St Oswald
advise on organbuilders’ proposals for its historic restoration Kendal Parish Church devising a two-organ scheme
Harpenden Methodist Church
advising on restorative works by Henry Groves & Son
Harrogate, St Wilfrid
restoration of Harrison & Harrison with a new case
Hemel Hempstead, St Mary
survey the organ and prepare a Report & Recommendations
Hexham, St Mary’s Catholic Church
advise on the replacement of the present organ with a redundant Wells Kennedy instrument from Belfast
Hillsborough Parish Church, Northern Ireland
developing plans for the refurbishment of the Snetzler / Wells-Kennedy organ
Holywood St Philip & St James (Belfast)
consultant for a major rebuild of the Walker organ
Honley, St Mary
advising on the restoration of a fine 3-manual pneumatic Conacher
Hull, Holy Trinity Church
report on Forster & Andrews/Compton instrument
Humberston, St James (Grimsby)
consultant for restoration of seriously fire-damaged Peter Collins organ
Humberston, St Peter’s Church
new Peter Collins organ (1997)
Hungerford, St Lawrence
drawing up plans for improving or replacing key actions
Hythe, St Leonard’s Church
report developed for restoration work to the 1936 H&H, by Brownes of Canterbury
Ickleford, St Katherine
restoration by Clevedon Organs, with an additional stop, of the 1911 J.W.Walker organ
Ilkeston, St John
advice on a partial pneumatic restoration, grant aided, by Henry Groves & Son
Kidwelly, St Mary
advise on the addition of a Great Trumpet, in memory of David and Hazel Gedge
King’s Bromley Parish Church
restoration of Nicholson & Lord 2-manual instrument by Michael Thompson
King’s Lynn, St Margaret’s Priory
planning and supervising additions to the Snetzler/Wordsworth/Rushworth/Holmes & Swift organ, made during 2013-15 by Holmes & Swift in association with Nicholsons
King’s Sutton, S.Peter & S.Paul
surveying Hill / Noterman organ
Ladybarn, St Chad
supervise partial pneumatic restoration
Leeds, All Souls’, Blackman Lane
report on the famous 3-manual tubular-pneumatic Abbott and Smith organ
Leek, St Edward’s Church
rebuild of 3-manual Jardine instrument by Principal Pipe Organs
Leicester, Bishop Street Methodist Church
supervising the Henry Groves & Son restoration (2017) of the HNB organ and the historic case
Leicester, St Mary de Castro
preparing a report for the complete rebuilding of the organ
Leyland, St James
advising over installing of a new console and electrical transmission
Lichfield, St Chad
advising on refurbishment work
London – Ely Place, Holborn
new organ for St Etheldreda’s RC church (Späth)
Longparish, St Nicholas
planning for a rebuilding by Henry Groves & Son
Loughborough, All Saints’ Parish Church
assessment of the Binns / Willis organ and the church’s future needs
Lound, St John the Baptist
advising on the electrification of the pneumatic action, by W & A Boggis (Rodney Briscoe)
Lower Broughton (Manchester), Church of the Ascension
consultant for a replacement organ in the rebuilt burnt-out church
Maidenhead,St Mary Magdalene
supervising the making and installation of a new organ by Henry Groves & Son for the reordered church
Manchester, Moravian Church
rebuild by John Jackson (2000)
Market Bosworth, St Peter
complete rebuild of Porritt organ now
Marshchapel, Lincolnshire
installation of redundant Forster & Andrews organ (Groves of Nottingham)
Mayfield, St Dunstan’s Parish Church, East Sussex
consultant for improvements to the Walker organ
Melbourne Parish Church, Derbyshire
advising over the provision of a new organ
Melton Mowbray, St Mary
major Henry Groves & Son rebuild and modernisation (2018) of the large Walker organ
Morecambe, St Barnabas
preparing a report for the rebuilding or replacement of the organ
Newcastle-under-Lyme, St Giles
major water damage restoration by Michael Thompson
Newnham (Cambridge) St Mark
planning and supervising complete rebuild by Henry Groves & Son ( 2014)
Nottingham, St Andrew with Castlegate URC
advising on restoration and improvement work
Old Arley, St Augustine
drawing up a report for restoring the 1937 HN&B unit organ
Old Malton, St Mary’s Priory
drawing up plans to improve tuning access and restore the organ
Olton, St Margaret
report on the refurbishment of the Norman & Beard organ
Orford, St Bartholomew
supervising the installation and refurbishment by Cousans Organs of the Peter Collins organ formerly in the Turner Sims Concert Hall at the University of Southampton
Oswestry, St Oswald’s Church
planning and supervising Nicholson 2014 rebuild of the fine Hill instrument
Oxford (Wolvercote), St Peter
signing-off new organ by Robin Jennings, completed early 2017
Oxford, St Stephen’s House
report written for development or replacing of the Nicholson 1-manual organ
Penkridge, St Michael
finalising plans for the restoration of the 3-manual Bishop organ
Peterborough, St John the Baptist
planning and supervising the 2018 restoration and completion of the H&H organ by Pipe Organ Services
Pitchcombe, St John the Baptist
advice on replacing current ‘Positif’ organ with an 1840 James Corps instrument from St Wilfrid’s church, Chichester
Platt Parish Church
2-manual rebuild (Hill, Norman & Beard)
Platt, St Mary
advising on the cleaning and electrical updating of a fine Browne / HNB organ rebuilt to my design in 1983
Potters Bar, St Mary the Virgin
supervising the installation and refurbishment by Henry Groves & Son (2020) of the Lewis/Walker organ from St Alkmund’s church, Derby
Quorn, St Bartholomew’s United Church
rebuild of Taylor 2-manual instrument by Henry Groves & Son (2007)
Ranmoor, St John
advice over restoration work
Ravenstonedale, St Oswald
supervising historic restoration of Harrison & Harrison organ by David Wells, Organ-builders
Repton Parish Church
new Peter Collins organ (1998)
Rishworth, St John
reporting on severe water damage
Rochester, St Margaret’s Church
report to encourage restoration of the organ
Rotherham
advising the literacy charity ‘Grimm & Co’ over the refurbishment of the 1904 Harrison & Harrison in their premises, a former Methodist church
Royton, St Paul (Lancashire)
advice over the restoration of Wadsworth/Harrison & Harrison organ
Royton, St Paul (Lancashire)
overseeing refurbishment by Henry Willis & Sons Ltd of 3-manual Wadsworth / Harrison & Harrison
Rushall, St Matthew
conservation report and recommendations for historic one-manual William Hill organ
Sheffield, Endcliffe
rebuilding of altered Keates organ
Shifnal, St Andrew
supervising the refurbishment by Henry Groves & Son of the historic organ
Sidcup, St John
drawing up a report for restoring the Willis / Browne organ
Solihull, St Alphege
advice over minor improvement to the HN&B / Nicholson
Southsea, St Luke
writing a report on this important 1867 Hunter organ
Spilsby, St James
conservation report written on the famous Hill organ
Spridlington Parish Church
restoration of Nicholson of Lincoln 2-manual instrument (Andrew Carter)
St Albans, Marlborough Road Methodist Church
producing report and recommendations for restoration and improvement of the HNB organ
Stafford, St Mary
contracted as consultant for a restoration of the famous Harrison & Harrison organ, whenever that takes place
Stanningley, St Thomas’s Church
restoration of 1906 Binns instrument
Steep, All Saints
advising on the Andrew Cooper refurbishment of the organ, starting in late 2019
Stirling, Church of the Holy Rude
contracted to report on necessary works to this famous 4-manual Rushworth & Dreaper; the largest organ in Scotland
Stirling, Holy Trinity
report for the rebuilding of the 3-manual organ
Stoke on Trent, Holy Trinity (Hartshill)
reporting on major water damage and supervising Henry Groves 2016 restoration
Stourbridge, St Thomas
Consultant for the rebuilding of the G P England / Nicholson & Lord organ
Sudden (Rochdale), St Aidan
producing a report and recommendations for restoration and improvement of the large Willis organ
Sunderland, Holy Trinity
producing a conservation report on the significant Nelson organ, at the request of the Churches Conservation Trust
Tenbury, St Michael’s College
Consultant for the next stage of restoration of the Father Willis organ
Thorpe Malsor Parish Church
restoration of unique 3-manual Casson instrument by Wood of Huddersfield
Tonbridge Parish Church
3-manual rebuild (Kenneth James)
Tudeley Parish Church
Roger Pulham instrument inspired by Father Smith
Turvey, All Saints
preparing a report and recommendations for the historic restoration of the Hill & Son organ
Uppingham, St Peter & St Paul
reporting on possible improvements to the Harrison & Harrison / Collins organ
Wakefield, Westgate Chapel
restoration of historic 1847 Booth organ (Wood)
Walkley, St Mary
reporting on the Brindley & Foster organ and devising a plan for the future
Walsall, St Gabriel
advising on the design of a hybrid organ
Waltham, All Saints
rebuild of Brindley & Foster organ by Henry Groves & Son (2012)
Wargrave, St Mary
advising on digital additions by Renatus Ltd
Wellington, All Saints
advising on refurbishment work
Wells-next-the-sea, St Nicholas
advising on the restoration of the 1888 Forster & Andrews organ
West Penwith (Cornwall), St Peter’s Church
advice on replacing current organ with a redundant Compton instrument
Weston (Bath), All Saints
conservation report on historic Sweetland organ
Whitehaven, St James
restoration by Mander Organs of historic Norman & Beard following severe water damage
Wiltshire Music Centre
plans for a new recital hall organ on hold
Winterton, All Saints
full restoration by Henry Groves & Son (2016)
Withington, St Paul (Manchester)
recommendations for replacement of current organ
Wold Newton, All Saints
advising on an historic restoration by Aistrup & Hind
Wolverhampton, St Peter’s Collegiate Church
supervising complete rebuild of Willis organ (2018-2019) by Michael Farley
Woodcote, St Mark
advising on necessary work to the 1915 Walker organ
Wootton (Oxon), St Peter
report on existing organ with a view to replacing it with an instrument more appropriate for the church’s needs
Worthing, St Andrew
a report and recommendations for the restoration and improvement of the organ
York, Central Methodist Church
advice on pedal organ restoration, to complete the large refurbishment carried out by Principal Pipe Organs