The largest reed in the organ - F trombone (above), and the smallest, top B clarinet (below), compared to a 50-pence piece. The strong white squares on the green board are one inch (25.4mm) across.

Clarinet pipes before restoration.

This picture, and the two below, show just how bad the trombone resonators were. This is surprising when you consider they are very well sheltered in the roof of the organ.

Now restored and painted the trombone resonators begin to go into position.

Above and below - these pictures show the eight trombones installed.

This is how some of the reed tuning springs were shaped when dismantled.

Spring correctly-shaped to provide optimum performance.

Reed assembly showing tuning spring, leathered shallot, tongue and wedge.
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