The 1886 W. G. Vowles organ, St Teilo's Church, Cathays, Cardiff
Chris was Organist & Director of Music at St Teilo's from 1993-2000. He spearheaded the project to restore the organ, which was undertaken by Roger D. Taylor.
Click HERE for the link to the National Pipe Organ Register.
Click HERE for the link to the National Pipe Organ Register.
BELOW: the Vowles organ shortly after its restoration by Roger D. Tayor in 1996.
BELOW: the console on the day of the rededication of the organ (St Teilo's Day: 9 February 1997)
All the pictures below were taken in December 2019, shortly before the church was closed for restoration/redevelopment
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BELOW: the pedals (note the board is not straight: it is a trick of the lens) |
BELOW: the rear of the organ showing some of the largest pipes
of the Swell department, placed outside the box |