BRIDGEYATE METHODIST CHURCH
Bristol Kingswood Circuit. United Kingdom .
William Sweetland of Bath . 1860.
This church built in 1810 is one of the oldest Methodist churches in the area.
The organ was built in 1860 by William Sweetland of Bath and was moved to this church, from Cock Rd. Methodist church, in the early 20th Century.
It is tuned and maintained by Mr R D. Taylor.
SPECIFICATION
MANUAL
Open Diapason 8' (TC)
Dulciana 8' (TC)
Stopped Diapason Treble 8' (TC)
Stopped Diapason Bass 8' (Bottom Octave only)
Principal 4'
German Flute 4' (TC)
Fifteenth 2'
PEDAL
Bourdon 16' (Bottom 13 notes only)
Manual to Pedal Coupler
Manual Compass 54 notes
Pedal Compass 19 notes
Straight Pedal Board
Hitch Swell Pedal
Mechanical action. Discus blower
Approximate Dimensions
Height 11'
Width 7'6" plus the Blower
Visible Depth 2'6" plus 2'2" for keyboard and pedal board.
This is a charming little organ ideally suited for a modest sized place of worship, a private home or small concert ball.
It is in a serviceable condition but will need some renovations (leather work etc.) before being
installed in a new home. It should be noted that the side panels of the case only cover the part of the organ that is visible and they will have to be extended should the decision be taken to re-locate it in a free standing location.
This is a really musical little organ of historical importance and it must not be destroyed or significantly altered.
Church Contact: Mrs E Wilson. 28 Glenwood Drive . Oldhand Common. S Glos . BS30 9RY. Tel. 0117 932 7286.
Minister: Rev. Malcolm Richards. 18 Abbots Avenue . Hanham . Bristol BS15 3PN. Tel. 0117 961 5597.
Philip L. Carter
Co-ordinator & Training Officer
Methodist Church Organ Advisory Service
Tel. 0117 977 9152
Email: pl.carter@btopenworld.com