More than a century of repairs
Placing the instrument on both sides of the quire stretched Victorian technology to its limit. By 1900 much of the north side was unplayable.
In 1905 Harrison & Harrison of Durham began rebuilding the instrument. They:
- restored it to working order
- revoiced Willis' work considerably
- prepared it for new additions
Financial constraints mean the work was only completed in 1935.
In 1970, towards the end of Conrad Eden's distinguished tenure of the post of Organist, Harrison & Harrison rebuilt the instrument again. They:
- installed a new console
- made further significant additions
Further house-keeping work, as well a few more developments, have now left the organ fit for service in its third century.