Cathedral Pipe Organs. There are four manuals — great, swell, choir and solo. Visit Us St Paul's, with its world-famous dome, is an iconic feature of the London skyline. The organ was built by T C Lewis and Co of Brixton, England, and over six and half thousand pounds were spent on its construction, shipping and installation before it was played at the Cathedral… Current photos: Photos circa 1940 (with the Rothwell console) ORGAN SPECIFICATIONS. 1975 – reconstruction by Hill, Norman & Beard including new console and electrification of action. There are four manuals — great, swell, choir and solo. Step inside and you can enjoy the Cathedral's awe-inspiring interior, and uncover fascinating stories about its history. 1937 – major rebuild by Rothwell. The three-manual console is located behind the main altar.

In 1972, it was entirely rebuilt and repositioned by the South Island Organ Company of Timaru. In 1972, it was entirely dismantled and repositioned by the South Island Organ Company of Timaru. St Paul’s Cathedral – The Organ. Control of the Gallery Organ is possible by means of duplicate gallery combination buttons. It has been built and rebuilt five times, and always its main purpose has been as a place of worship and prayer. St Paul’s Cathedral is fortunate to have a very fine pipe organ which accompanies the choir at choral services. The organ has more than 3500 pipes and is often used for civic performances. Nicholas Freestone is the current William and Irene Miller Organ Scholar of St Paul's Cathedral. 1894 – worked on by Wadsworth of Manchester. Great Organ. Its pipework is located above the passage between the sacristy and the sanctuary, and is concealed behind an ornamental wooden screen. As an experienced colleague, it was a natural fit for Nicholas to hold the position of Acting Sub Organist until the arrival of William Fox in July 2018. The St Paul's Cathedral organ, one of the largest and finest in New Zealand, was built in 1919 by Henry Willis III, in London and was installed the following year. St Paul's Cathedral's organ was built in 1919 by Henry Willis III in London and was installed the following year. St Paul’s Cathedral has been here for over 1,400 years. The Ernest M. Skinner Sanctuary Organ was installed in 1927. 1865 – built by Hill & Son of London.