History of organs in St. Peter and St. Paul, Tring
This page is work in progress at the moment.The history of organs in St. Peter and St. Paul, Tring is detailed here. Research of this history is an ongoing process and the author would be pleased to receive any additional information or corrections.
Hill & Son, 1827
The first recorded organ was installed in 1827 in the Musicians' Gallery that was, at that time, in the west end of the church. The installation of this instrument caused a mutiny among the singers which was eventually resolved by the incumbent refusing to preach if there was no singing. The Musicians' Gallery was removed in the 1861/2 restoration works in the building. At the same time the organ builders, Hill & Son, estimated for a 'small rebuild' of the organ. This was not carried out and the organ was eventually relocated to the close-by church of All Saints, Long Marston in c1876 where it remains to the present day and is still in regular use.» See specification
Gray & Davison, 1876
This two-manual organ was previously located in the Catholic Apostolic Church, Gordon Square, London from 1853. It was on hire from the manufacturers and was not a new instrument at this time. It was relocated to St. Peter and St. Paul, Tring in 1876.» See specification
Henry Jones & Sons, 1890
This instrument is recognisable as the foundation of the present-day organ. It is currently not known if this instrument was new in 1890 or built upon the previous instrument. Henry Jones' maker's plate gives the impression that it was a new instrument.» See specification
N. P. Mander, 1952 (rebuild)
The above instrument fell into disuse and disrepair and rather than spend money on it a Hammond Electronic instrument was purchased and used. After a few years the pipe organ was renovated and altered "to the specification of Mr Geraint Jones" in 1952.» See specification
Saxon Aldred, 1985 (rebuild)
In 1985 the organ was renovated, updated and extended. Nine new ranks were included, the pedal department was relocated and converted to electric action and a capture system of combination pistons/pedals was installed.» See specification