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A moment of musical history
Stephen Parsons MBE, Chair of Bristol Cathedral Trust, recently attended a special preview of the refurbished organ being played. Here, he shares a report on this magical experience… “Michaelmas Term typically marks the start of the academic term and this year on September 1st it also marked the first notes to be played [...]
Restoring the voice of Bristol Cathedral’s historic organ: an exclusive interview with Andrew Scott
In June 2025, the majestic organ of Bristol Cathedral found its voice again. We sat down with Andrew Scott, MD of renowned organ specialist Harrison & Harrison, the firm that has delivered the restoration project, to uncover the fascinating story behind the restoration of one of the UK’s greatest instruments. Q: Why is the organ at Bristol [...]
Witnessing the moment the Cathedral rediscovered its voice
May 19th 2025 was an incredibly special day for Bristol Cathedral – and for 200 members of the congregation and community who had gathered together on an otherwise ordinary Monday evening to witness something quite spectacular. After a project that began to take shape in 2016, with grand plans to restore the Cathedral’s magnificent organ, finally the [...]
Easter greetings from Bristol Cathedral Trust
With the warmth and beauty of the season springing up all around us, on behalf of our Board of Trustees, we wish you a happy Easter filled with joy and new beginnings, and precious time spent with family and friends. You may like to know that Bristol Cathedral will be open at the following times over the [...]
Organ Restoration Update
Visitors to Bristol Cathedral have been witness to the sound of wonderful organ music since at least the 1300s and, as is the case for many of the UK’s oldest cities, the organ is the cornerstone of Bristol’s musical heritage. The core mission of Bristol Cathedral Trust is to preserve the fabric of the building, and the [...]
Wood Conservation Masterclass
In January, members of the Fitzhardinge Society were given a masterclass in wood conservation by Bainbridge, the specialist company cleaning the case of the Bristol Cathedral organ. The highly skilled restoration work is part of the Organ Refurbishment Project, which is being funded by Bristol Cathedral Trust. The original oak casing was created for the Renatus Harris [...]
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