A Georgian organ was installed in 1906, at a cost of 125 Guineas. Miss E B Thom, the first organist with the help of the members the congregation raised money by giving concerts and other entertainments.
The new organ was a dual manual instrument, worked by foot pedals and bellows. On Sundays the church cleaner, who was seated behind a small green curtain would pump the handle, which worked the bellows, to increase the volume of sound.
Things have moved on from there. Joyce has no need to sit behind a screen and Helene assures us that there have been several upgrades and services of the organ since those days. The organ is so fundemental to worshipping the Lord that the Editorial team has asked Helene to contribute her thoughts on the topic to our web site.
The St Mark's Editorial Team
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