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In Reply to: Ahhhhmmm, they are likley justb for decoration - although the big long one might not be posted by Timbo in Oz on September 16, 2014 at 15:12:30:
And is still all air operated!
""Built between 1886 and 1889 by Hill & Son, of London (and not provided with a job number), the instrument was instantly famous for then being the world’s largest organ and for the novelty of its full-length 64-foot Contra Trombone stop. It remains the world’s largest organ without any electric action components and is of international significance as representing the pinnacle of British achievement in the Victorian era, even though its conservative design was the subject of debate at the time.""
Trying to hide from entropy
John K
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Follow Ups
- The Sydney Town Hall organ is a world record holder - JDK 16:40:56 09/16/14 (1)
- BTW, how low do you go at home? - JDK 16:42:00 09/16/14 (0)