The first three pictures show some of the ranks of pipes - before restoration - from the bass and accompaniment sections, which play from the riser at the back of the organ.

The stopped pipes all needed new leather on their stoppers, to ensure an airtight seal. The leather is fitted into small chamfers on the stoppers, rather than risk any leaks by cutting out the corners.

A screw hole in desperate need of treatment. A small section of the surrounding wood was cut away and a fresh piece of pine glued in.

The bass and accompaniment pipes on one side, showing the gap where I needed to wait for the pipes to return from London.

Bass, accompaniment and clarinet mixture inserted into their holes for testing. The trumpet was fitted later.

Once testing was complete these pipes were installed properly, with their stays. The bass and accompaniment are shown above, and the clarinet mixture shown below.

These pipes are in position at the front of the organ for testing and making sure their feet fitted their respective holes.
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