Great Ayton  Binns Pipe Organ Restoration Introduction History Playing Action
Channel: Martin Simmons
Date: 2017-02-27

Learn about the history and restoration of the heritage 1899 James Jepson Binns Pipe Organ installed in Christ Church, Great Ayton, North Yorkshire. The operation of the Binns patent (1888) charge pneumatic action is demonstrated in the organ builder's workshop, together with the work to restore all the component parts of the organ. Hear about the history of Binns himself, with pictures of him and his Leeds organ workshop from over one hundred years ago.