St Peter’s Organ
The organ of St Peter’s Church, Nottingham
The organ in St Peter’s Church has a long and complicated history. Its origins are uncertain, in the nineteenth century it spent some time on the gallery under the steeple before being moved to its current position on the north side of the chancel, a large amount of pipework from the organ in St Columba’s Church was added in 1952, and further additions and alterations have taken place since then.
Although its lineage is very mixed, it remains an organ in the English tradition and well suited to its main role of accompanying both congregation and choir. A particularly fine feature is its case in the north aisle, attributed to Snetzler.
In these pages you can read about its complex history and its current specification, see some pictures of the interior of the instrument, and read about many of the organists who have played and looked after it.