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The Rex Cinema, Stratford, London circa 1930's.
David Ivory sat at the Rex Wurlitzer in 1973.
David Ivory sat at the ex Rex Wurlitzer console in the Royalty Cinema in 2008, 35 years later !
David Shepherd at the console in the early 1970's.
Unloading the organ console at the cinema
on 29th May, 2008
on 29th May, 2008
Building the two organ chambers beneath the stage.
07/06/11
07/06/11
Knocking through the wall to create the speaking holes.
What a job that was!
19/07/11
What a job that was!
19/07/11
The newly installed swell shutters.
14/09/11
14/09/11
The first of the seven ranks of pipes being installed.
12/10/11
12/10/11
The relay system.
17/01/12
17/01/12
The 'toy counter'
17/01/12
17/01/12
The blower being lowered into position.
17/01/12
17/01/12
Some of the Flute rank.
17/01/12
17/01/12
Work continues on the relay system.
07/02/12
07/02/12
Three ranks of pipes being collected from the organ pipe restorers in Leeds.
08/02/12
08/02/12
The newly installed Violin and Violin Celeste ranks.
13/02/12
13/02/12
Some of the newly restored Vox Humana pipes.
13/02/12
13/02/12
Wiring work continues at the rear of the console.
28/02/12
28/02/12
The newly installed trunking for the wind to travel from the Blower to the workings of the organ.
08/03/12
08/03/12
Brian working on the 'toy counter'
07/03/12
07/03/12
Chairman Mark trying the organ.
20/03/12
20/03/12
A close up of the organ console.
Open wide!
The console undergoing some electrical work.
27/03/12
The console undergoing some electrical work.
27/03/12
Part of the work team taking a break.
10/04/12
10/04/12
Members at the AGM.
28/04/12
28/04/12
The new grilles ready and waiting to be fitted to the stage front once the speaking holes have been cut out.
01/05/12
01/05/12
Alan fitting the new grilles after cutting out two 8ft by 2ft holes.
03/05/12
03/05/12
The finished speaking holes into the auditorium.
03/05/12
03/05/12
David Ivory played the organ today for the first time since 1973.
10/05/12
10/05/12
The newly installed Trumpet Rank.
13/06/12
13/06/12
The console now has a dedicated spot light.
13/06/12
13/06/12
Stephen Austin & John, who came from Blackpool to see and hear what we've done so far.
11/07/12
11/07/12
Ian Midgley prior to an Organ Interlude.
24/07/12
24/07/12
Mark playing for the organ interlude before the afternoon matinee film. 01/08/12
Richard Hills on a visit to see our progress & play the organ.
23/08/12
23/08/12
The Solo Chamber.
From left to right:
Trumpet, Tibia Clausa, Vox Humana
From left to right:
Trumpet, Tibia Clausa, Vox Humana
The Main Chamber.
From extreme left to right:
Off Chest Diapason, Off Chest Flute,
Diapason, Violin Celeste, Violin, Flute.
From extreme left to right:
Off Chest Diapason, Off Chest Flute,
Diapason, Violin Celeste, Violin, Flute.
'Little & Large' Tibias!
The new openings being cut on the stage for extra volume.
11/09/12
11/09/12
The ribbon waiting to be cut by the Mayor at the Official Opening Concert. 06/10/12
A photo of the opening concert audience taken by Peter Taylor from the balcony.
06/10/12
06/10/12
Mark as MC at the opening concert.
Photo by Peter Taylor.
06/10/12
Photo by Peter Taylor.
06/10/12
Chris Powell at the opening concert.
06/10/12
06/10/12
David Shepherd at the opening concert.
Photo by Peter Taylor
06/10/12
Photo by Peter Taylor
06/10/12
David Ivory dressed for the evening silent film show.
06/10/12
06/10/12
Paul Gregson accompanied 3 silent comedy shorts for the evening event.
06/10/12
06/10/12
Nigel Ogden after recording the organ for his show on BBC Radio 2.
20/11/12
20/11/12
The Cumbrian Society of Organists on a visit to our Wurlitzer.
09/02/13
09/02/13
The Chrysloglott in its temporary position in the Solo Chamber awaiting restoration.
07/03/13
07/03/13
Mark wrestling with a fault under the Solo Chest.
07/03/13
07/03/13
David England, reunited with our Wurlitzer after 40 years.
13/03/13
13/03/13
Gordon wrestling with a relay problem!
19/03/13
19/03/13
The first Silent Movie Evening of 2013.
Advertising for the first Monthly Lunchtime Concert of 2013.
David Ivory during the first Monthly Lunchtime Concert of 2013.
16/04/13
16/04/13
'Hello Sailor!'
David Ivory's second spot was nautically themed....
16/04/14
David Ivory's second spot was nautically themed....
16/04/14
Well known organist John Mann at the console.
14/05/13
14/05/13
Mr & Mrs Howard Beaumont on a visit to play our organ whilst on holiday.
20/05/13
20/05/13
Blackpool organist Peter Jebson prior to the second Lunchtime Concert.
21/05/13
21/05/13
Organist Chris Lawton visited us today.
04/06/13
04/06/13
Matthew Bason after another enjoyable Lunchtime Concert.
18/06/13
18/06/13
Robert Hope-Jones.
26/06/13
26/06/13
Robert Hope-Jones and Mother.
26/06/13
26/06/13
Dr. Kevin Morgan at a Lunchtime Concert.
16/07/13
16/07/13
Members of the Cinema Organ Society who came as part of their 60th Anniversary Celebrations.
10/08/13
10/08/13
Nigel Ogden after a Lunchtime Concert.
20/08/13
20/08/13
A large audience at
Nigel Ogden's Lunchtime Concert.
20/08/13
Nigel Ogden's Lunchtime Concert.
20/08/13
Stephen Austin
17/09/13
(photo by Peter Taylor)
17/09/13
(photo by Peter Taylor)
During the 'Masterclass' with Stephen Austin & 'student', Declan. 05/10/13
Chairman of FTOP Mark Latimer at the
final lunchtime concert of 2013.
15/10/13
Photo by Peter Taylor.
final lunchtime concert of 2013.
15/10/13
Photo by Peter Taylor.
Ian Midgley at the final lunchtime concert
of 2013.
15/10/13
Photo by Peter Taylor.
of 2013.
15/10/13
Photo by Peter Taylor.
Paul Gregson at the final lunchtime concert of 2013.
15/10/13
Photo by Peter Taylor.
15/10/13
Photo by Peter Taylor.
Joan singing Ave Maria accompanied by Mark. 30/12/13.
Photo by Peter Taylor.
Photo by Peter Taylor.
The two off-chests being connected up to the wind ready for the restored 16' Trumpet pipes.
18/03/14
18/03/14
The newly installed 16' Trumpet pipes.
26/03/14
26/03/14
Howard Beaumont.
15/04/14
15/04/14
David Ivory after accompanying the 1926 silent film 'The Lodger'.
05/05/14
05/05/14
David Ivory at the organ during the silent film 'The Lodger'.
05/05/14
05/05/14
Cameron Lloyd after a Lunchtime Concert.
20/05/14
20/05/14
Michael Holmes after playing for nearly 2 1/2 hours for the silent movie 'Wings'!
28/06/14
28/06/14
American organist David Rhodes poses for the camera after playing our Wurlitzer.
03/07/14
03/07/14
The Welsh Wizard, Byron Jones.
15/07/14
15/07/14
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David Lowe requiring a dose of Kendal Mint Cake after his Lunchtime Concert !
19/08/14 |
'His Eminence', John Mann.
16/09/14
16/09/14
Christmas 2014
The first Silent movie of 2015.
Nicholas Martin BEM 21/04/15
David Ivory providing music for the Silent 'Metropolis'. 04/05/15
Ian Midgley providing Interval Music during the Silent 'Metropolis' 04/05/15
Paul Roberts & Shade Black duetting at the Lunchtime Concert on the 19th of May, 2015.
Mark Laflin after a Lunchtime Concert. 18th August, 2015.
Mark, Declan and Len Rawle playing for the National Heritage Open Day. 12/09/15
Len Rawle MBE 15/09/15
The 2015 'End of Season' House Organist's Concert with Mark Latimer, Declan Poole, Alan Atherton and Ian Midgley.
20th October, 2015
Photos by Peter Taylor.
20th October, 2015
Photos by Peter Taylor.
The newly installed console lift and the construction of the wooden screen. 07/01/16
Paul Gregson and 'Brigadier' Ian Midgley at the Premier of the Dad's Army film. 06/02/16
David Shepherd makes a return visit for a Lunchtime Concert on Tuesday, 16th August 2016.
