2017

SE2769 : St Mary, Studley Royal - organ

taken 7 years ago, near to Aldfield, North Yorkshire, England

St Mary, Studley Royal - organ
St Mary, Studley Royal - organ
Everything about this church is outstanding, including the organ which has recently been awarded a Grade I Historic Organ Certificate as "an unaltered organ by a significant organ builder in a highly original case that is a striking example of an architectural collaboration with the church."

The builder was Thomas C. Lewis & Co. of London, and it is little altered since its installation except for a sympathetic restoration in 1980 by Harrison & Harrison and electrification of the blower.
Church of St Mary, Studley Royal

St Mary's was built in 1871-78 as an estate church in the grounds of Studley Park. The designer of the building and its furnishings was William Burges; the client was the Marchioness of Ripon, whose body lies in a tomb in a chantry chapel in the south aisle.

It has been described as "a major work of the Victorian Gothic Revival", being in 14th century style. No expense was spared in its construction, with expensive stones such as Purbeck marble, alabaster and mosaics. Surprisingly for the time, no pews were included, which helps to give the already large building an extra air of spaciousness.

The church closed for public worship in 1970, at which time Studley Royal park was owned by the West Riding County Council. Since 1975 the church has been in the care of English Heritage, and the park, now a World Heritage Site, is owned by the National Trust. Both park and church are grade 1 listed (list entry for the church 1315267).


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Stephen Craven   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 6 July, 2017   (more nearby)
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Thursday, 24 August, 2017
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SE 2753 6929 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:7.1247N 1:34.8191W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SE 2755 6929
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West-southwest (about 247 degrees)
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