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Chris Lawton's Railway and Organ video channel
United Kingdom
Registrace 1. 03. 2010
Welcome to my youtube channel which I hope you will find interesting.
On my channel I am playing church organs around the UK as well as the odd cinema organ!
My other interest is railways and tramways so footage of visits I have made to railway stations and heritage railways featuring both steam and modern traction can be found here as well.
I am also an animal lover and try and visit animal sanctuaries whenever possible and so hopefully will be producing videos of those in the future.
Finally, I have a few videos of my vintage Hoover vacuum cleaner collection!
I have a particular interest in organs built by the John Compton Organ Company Ltd and have made a particular point in trying to visit as many Compton instruments as possible - in particular, Compton 'electrone' organs which I have a huge admiration for.
On my channel I am playing church organs around the UK as well as the odd cinema organ!
My other interest is railways and tramways so footage of visits I have made to railway stations and heritage railways featuring both steam and modern traction can be found here as well.
I am also an animal lover and try and visit animal sanctuaries whenever possible and so hopefully will be producing videos of those in the future.
Finally, I have a few videos of my vintage Hoover vacuum cleaner collection!
I have a particular interest in organs built by the John Compton Organ Company Ltd and have made a particular point in trying to visit as many Compton instruments as possible - in particular, Compton 'electrone' organs which I have a huge admiration for.
God whose love is all around us - Wavertree Congregational Church, Liverpool (Willis organ)
#organ #churchorgan #pipeorgan
Me playing the 1873 Willis organ at Wavertree Congregational Church in Liverpool.
I am playing the hymn "God whose love is all around us" to the tune 'Quem Pastores'.
Many thanks to the church officials for allowing me access to this superb Willis organ.
Me playing the 1873 Willis organ at Wavertree Congregational Church in Liverpool.
I am playing the hymn "God whose love is all around us" to the tune 'Quem Pastores'.
Many thanks to the church officials for allowing me access to this superb Willis organ.
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All people that on earth do dwell - Wavertree Congregational Church, Liverpool (Willis organ)
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#organ #churchorgan #pipeorgan Me playing the organ at Wavertree Congregational Church in Liverpool. The organ was originally built in 1873 by Henry Willis and renovated by them in 1921. Following a fire in 1972, the organ was rebuilt and restored. In 2009 it was refurbished in memory of Cynthia Stroud. The specification reads: PEDAL Open Diapason 16' Bourdon 16' Bass Flute 8' GREAT Open Diapas...
Glory to thee, my God, this night - West Kirby Methodist Church, Wirral (Willis organ)
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#organ #churchorgan #pipeorgan Me playing the Willis organ at West Kirby Methodist Church, Wirral. I am playing the evening hymn "Glory to thee, my God, this night" to the tune 'Tallis Canon' which shows off the the softer sounds on the organ but then a complete contrast in the last verse when the crescendo pedal is used. Many thanks to the church officials for allowing me access to this superb...
Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go - West Kirby Methodist Church, Wirral (Willis organ)
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#organ #churchorgan #pipeorgan Me playing the organ at West Kirby Methodist Church, Wirral. The following is taken from the church history leaflet: The organ was given by Daisy Daintry Brunt in memory of her parents and was dedicated on 17th June 1936. It was built by Henry Willis & Co and replaced an instrument described as 'very inferior - tonally quite devoid of any character'. Other than th...
Lord, that I may learn of thee - St Luke's Methodist Church, Hoylake
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#organ #churchorgan #pipeorgan Me playing the Wadsworth organ at St Luke's Methodist Church in Hoylake, Wirral. I am playing the hymn "Lord, that I may learn of thee" to the tune 'Simplicity' from the Methodist hymnal 'Hymns and Psalms'. Many thanks to the church officials for allowing me access to this superb instrument.
Lord God, by whom all change is wrought - St Luke's Methodist Church, Hoylake
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#organ #churchorgan #pipeorgan Me playing the organ at St Luke's Methodist Church in Hoylake, Wirral. The following is taken from the church website: St Luke’s Methodist Church initially had a smaller organ in place. The organ that we currently know was originally bought and installed in London Road Wesleyan Methodist Church, Northwich, Cheshire in 1913. It was made for them by the renowned org...
Tell me the old, old story - Claremount Methodist Church, Wallasey
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#organ #churchorgan #pipeorgan Me playing the Rushworth and Dreaper organ at Claremount Methodist Church in Wallasey, Wirral. I am playing the hymn "Tell me the old, old story" from the Methodist hymnal 'Hymns and Psalms'. Many thanks to the church officials for allowing me access to this superb instrument.
Come, let us join our cheerful songs - Claremount Methodist Church, Wallasey
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#organ #churchorgan #pipeorgan Me playing the organ at Claremount Methodist Church in Wallasey, Wirral. I am not sure of the history of this organ. The National Pipe Organ Register states that it was rebuilt in 1931 by Rushworth and Dreaper of Liverpool. This suggests it was a rebuild of an earlier instrument. The specification reads: PEDAL Open Diapason 16' Bourdon 16' Octave 8' Flute Bass 8' ...
At the river - Trinity with Palm Grove United Reformed & Methodist Church, Birkenhead
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#organ #churchorgan #pipeorgan Me playing the George Sixsmith organ at Trinity with Palm Grove United Reformed and Methodist Church, Oxton, Birkenhead. With Birkenhead being on the famous River Mersey, the hymns I played during my visit here all had the theme of rivers so here is "Shall we gather at the river"? (also known as "At the river"). Many thanks to the church officials for allowing me ...
I've got peace like a river - Trinity with Palm Grove United Reformed & Methodist Church, Birkenhead
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#organ #churchorgan #pipeorgan Me playing the George Sixsmith organ at Trinity with Palm Grove United Reformed and Methodist Church, Oxton, Birkenhead. With Birkenhead being on the famous River Mersey, the hymns I played during my visit here all had the theme of rivers so here is "I've got peace like a river" which I am playing from the book 'Mission Praise'. Many thanks to the church officials...
Like a river glorious - Trinity with Palm Grove United Reformed & Methodist Church, Birkenhead
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#organ #churchorgan #pipeorgan Me playing the organ at Trinity with Palm Grove United Reformed and Methodist Church, Oxton, Birkenhead. The church was one of the first ecumenical products in the United Kingdom with the closure of Palm Grove Methodist Church in 1977 and the congregation joining what was previously Trinity United Reformed Church. The organ was installed here in 1970 by George Six...
Come, Lord, be our guest - St Nicholas Church, Burton, Neston (Compton organ)
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#comptonorgan #churchorgan #pipeorgan Me playing the fine 2 manual Compton pipe organ at St Nicholas Church in the village of Burton, near Neston, Cheshire. I am playing a hymn out of the Methodist hymn book 'Singing the faith'. It's called 'Come, Lord, be our guest' and the tune is called 'Dietwein'. Many thanks to the church officials for allowing me access to this fine Compton instrument. Fo...
O God of truth, whose living word - St Nicholas Church, Burton, Neston (Compton organ)
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#comptonorgan #churchorgan #pipeorgan Me playing the organ at the beautiful church of St Nicholas in the village of Burton, near Neston, Cheshire. The organ, job number A279, was built by the famous John Compton Organ Company Ltd in September 1934. In 1985 the organ was overhauled by Rushworth & Dreaper (who took over the pipe division of Comptons in the mid 1960s) and a new chamber at the rear...
'Stena Edda' departing Liverpool with the Stena Line sailing to Belfast - Friday 9th August 2024
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'Stena Edda' seen departing Liverpool on the morning of Friday 9th August 2024 with the 10:30 Stena Line sailing to Belfast.
You are the song of my heart - Burley in Wharfedale Methodist Church, Ilkley
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#organ #churchorgan #pipeorgan Me playing the Wadsworth organ at Burley in Wharfedale Methodist Church near Ilkley, West Yorkshire. Browsing through my collection of hymnals, I came across a hymn tune in the Unitarian hymnal 'Sing the Faith' called 'Wharfedale' so as we were going to Burley in Wharfedale, I thought this an ideal choice so here it is to the hymn "You are song of my heart". Many ...
All that is abundant living - Burley in Wharfedale Methodist Church, Ilkley
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All that is abundant living - Burley in Wharfedale Methodist Church, Ilkley
When a knight won his spurs - Burley in Wharfedale Methodist Church, Ilkley
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When a knight won his spurs - Burley in Wharfedale Methodist Church, Ilkley
Spread the table of the Lord - Wesley Methodist Church, Great Wyrley, Cannock
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Spread the table of the Lord - Wesley Methodist Church, Great Wyrley, Cannock
Immortal, invisible, God only wise - Wesley Methodist Church, Great Wyrley, Cannock
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Immortal, invisible, God only wise - Wesley Methodist Church, Great Wyrley, Cannock
Lord of our highest love! - Salem Methodist Church, Cheslyn Hay, Cannock
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Lord of our highest love! - Salem Methodist Church, Cheslyn Hay, Cannock
God is the refuge of his saints - Salem Methodist Church, Cheslyn Hay, Cannock
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God is the refuge of his saints - Salem Methodist Church, Cheslyn Hay, Cannock
Summer suns are glowing - Chris Lawton at the Eminent digital church organ
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Summer suns are glowing - Chris Lawton at the Eminent digital church organ
I come with joy to meet my Lord - Chris Lawton at the Eminent digital church organ
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I come with joy to meet my Lord - Chris Lawton at the Eminent digital church organ
Praise to the holiest in the height - Chris Lawton at the Eminent digital church organ
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Praise to the holiest in the height - Chris Lawton at the Eminent digital church organ
Brother, sister, let me serve you - Chris Lawton at the Eminent digital church organ
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Brother, sister, let me serve you - Chris Lawton at the Eminent digital church organ
At the name of Jesus - Chris Lawton at the Eminent digital church organ
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At the name of Jesus - Chris Lawton at the Eminent digital church organ
Lord of all being, throned afar - Ben Rhydding Methodist Church, Ilkley
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Lord of all being, throned afar - Ben Rhydding Methodist Church, Ilkley
We give immortal praise - Ben Rhydding Methodist Church, Ilkley
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We give immortal praise - Ben Rhydding Methodist Church, Ilkley
On Ilkley Moor Baht'at - All Saints Church, Ilkley, West Yorkshire (Compton organ)
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On Ilkley Moor Baht'at - All Saints Church, Ilkley, West Yorkshire (Compton organ)
At even ere the sun was set - All Saints Church, Ilkley (Compton organ)
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At even ere the sun was set - All Saints Church, Ilkley (Compton organ)
I have watched most of you videos and the many different church organs you have played. Although it is obviously most apt that you play many favourite Protestant hymns, it would be nice to hear some organ repertoire to display the tonal resources of some of these organs.
I don't think my church is ready for a cymbelstern yet!
bostin a very good theatre organ setting from this fine hybrid pipe and digital organ sounded very good
Beautiful Chris, what a great looking organ!! :)
Charles Wesley wrote this hymn
Nice use of the swell oboe on the first verse
Great performance 😊
🎉🎉🎉 me gusta
Note C#
Notes QUARTER G D HOUR G
Note B
Note F#
Note C
Notes QUATERS G F D# B♭ HOUR A♭
Notes QUATER F# E D A HOUR G
Note D#
Note B
Note ???
Note G
Note C
Note F#
Note F#
It's somewhat broken now, 1 of the bells aren't struck by the hammers properly so 4 of the notes are missing
Note C#
Note D#
Written by Issac Watts
I'm on this one, or it's sister ship regularly when going home.
Absolutely bostin, mate! Do you know which river and which bit of the river Francis Ridley Havergal (the author of the words) would have been most familiar? Because of where she grew up and lived for much of her life: the Severn at Stourport!
Clock Chimes Quaters E B Hour E
Thank you
Note B
Note G#
I think it's around seventy years since I last sang that hymn, when I was in Miss Lang's Kindergarten class. Thanks for the memory!
Notes E G# F# B♭ HOUR G
Notes E G# F# B (Quarter & Hour)
Thank you very much!
Lovely Sound!
Cracking Sounding Organ Chris!
That was Great Chris!
Nice One Chris!
A Cracking Sound On That Eminent Chris - it looks like its the DCS386 as I see it too!
Notes Hour D Quarters F# E D A
Great Sounding Organ😊
Cool really enjoy your videos man.
Cool!
Both Compton organ videos at Ilkley are awesome dude. I have an immense passion for organs. Have you ever thought about visiting the US and playing some of our organs over here? What Compton did in England reminds me in a way of Kimball and Kilgen in the United States and how both got into the Church and Theatre organ business. Plus Kimball made fine pianos as well.
Excellent Chris. I have played this Compton three manual organ many times over the years, including playing it for a service. Great to hear this instrument again. Some of my family are from Ilkley and still live there. Best wishes, Daryl.
Many years we had a Fire Service chaplain who had us singing while Shepherds watched this rather than Lyngham .
Thank you do hope you enjoyed your day
Absolutely lovely. Thanks for playing.