2012
SK8329 : Organ, Ss Botolph & John the Baptist church, Croxton Kerrial
taken 12 years ago, near to Croxton Kerrial, Leicestershire, England
Organ, Ss Botolph & John the Baptist church, Croxton Kerrial
The Nicholson organ at Croxton Kerrial was built in 1849 by John Nicholson of Worcester and initially installed in Salem Baptist church in Cheltenham. It was first moved to Barton Street Methodist Church in Gloucester in 1884 and then to Croxton Kerrial in 1987 where it replaced the previous 1889 organ.
A rare and fine instrument from the mid 19th century, it would perhaps be better to describe the organ as mature Georgian particularly from the tonal point of view. It has all the ingredients of an earlier time; the particular charm of the English diapasons and the long compass to GG allows for the authentic interpretation of 17th and 18th century English Organ music.
A large part of the original instrument has survived, through some parts, have been lost. At some stage a modern pedalboard and action were added and alterations made to the console to accommodate this.
The restoration of the instrument in 2006 conserved all the original components and provided a new more appropriate mechanical action pedal. The windchests were completely renovated, as was the action. Where replacement parts were required these were made exactly in the style of the original. All of the pipework was cleaned and repaired with the voicing and regulation being attended to as required. In addition the casework was cleaned and repaired and in the original style and the front pipes returned to their original gilded state.
This work was all carried out by Peter Collins Ltd using traditional methods.
Ss Botolph & John the Baptist church 15th C. church restored in 1866-68 by Scott. Has a central tower (although more eastern than central) on diagonal stepped buttresses with 8 pinnacles.
North and south aisles with 3 bay arcades and clerestories.
The pews date from 1534 when they were donated by Croxton Abbey at the time of dissolution. There are 42 unique pew ends.
The organ is by Nicholson of Worcester 1849.
There is no stained glass.
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