DURHAM CATHEDRAL ORGAN
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For the statistically minded - the organ has 98 speaking stops (5746 pipes) in 7 divisions, and 22 other drawstops.

Pedal (30 notes)  Located north and south sides; upperwork behind lower casework on north side.
 
1 Double Open Wood 32 1876 . .
2 Open Wood I 16 1876 . .
3 Open Wood II 16 1876/1935 . .
4 Open Diapason 16 1876 . Part in north side front......
5 Violone  16 1876 Called Dulciana from 1905 to 1970 Part in north side front
6 Dulciana  16 1970 Part ex.1935 Ch.OD South choir aisle front
7 Bourdon 16 1876 . .
8 Contra Viola 16 1935 Derived from No.84;  formerly called Violone .
9 Octave Wood 8 1876/1935 18 from No.2 .
10 Principal 8 1876 . .
11 Violoncello 8 1876/1935/1970 18 from No5;  12 ex.1935 Ch.VdaG .
12 Dulciana 8 1935/1970 18 from No.6;  pt.ex 1935 Ch.OD .
13 Flute 8 1876 . .
14 Twelfth 51/3 1996 Pt fromNo.11 (previously independent) .
15 Super Octave Wood 4 1876/1935 18 from No's 2 + 9 .
16 Fifteenth 4 1996 New  (previously Octave Cello from No.11] .
17 Twenty Second 2 1876/1970 Part from 1876 Ped. Mixture .
18 Mixture 19:22:26:29 IV 1876/1970 Remade 1970 .
19 Double Ophicleide 32 1935 18 from No.21 In Bombarde Division
20 Double Trombone 32 1876/1970 Bottom 12 new 1970 .
21 Ophicleide 16 1935 . In Bombarde Division
22 Trombone 16 1876 . .
23 Cor Anglais 16 1935 Derived from No.92 .
24 Tromba 8 1876 . .
25 Cornett 4 1970 . .

Choir to Pedal . . . .

Great to Pedal . . . .

Swell to Pedal . . . .

Solo to Pedal . . . .
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Great (58 notes)   Located above the console, behind south side main front.
 

26 Double Open Diapason 16 1876 ..................................................... South side front pipes.......
27 Contra Clarabella 16 1876/1935.... 12 from No.7 .
28 Open Diapason I 8 1935 . .
29 Open Diapason II 8 1876 . .
30 Open Diapason III 8 1876 . .
31 Open Diapason IV 8 1935 . .
32 Gamba 8 1876 . .
33 Claribel Flute 8 1876 24 from No.34 .
34 Stopped Diapason 8 1876 . .
35 Octave 4 1876 . .
36 Principal 4 1935 . .
37 Harmonic Flute 4 1876 . .
38 Octave Quint 22/3 1876 . .
39 Super Octave 2 1876 . .
40 Mixture 19:22:26:29 IV 1876/1970 Some new pipes in 1970 .
41 Scharf  29:33:36 III 1970 . .
42 Contra Posaune 16 1970 . .
43 Posaune 8 1876 Harmonic trebles 1905 .
44 Clarion 4 1876 Harmonic trebles 1905 .

[Great] Reeds on Choir . . . .

Choir to Great . . . .

Swell to Great . . . .

Solo to Great . . . .

Swell (enclosed) (58 notes)  Located behind north side main front.
 
45 Double Diapason 16. 1876......... .................................................. ............................................
46 Open Diapason I 8 1876 . .
47 Open Diapason II 8 1876 . .
48 Lieblich Gedeckt 8 1876 . .
49 Salicional 8 1876 Previously on Choir .
50 Vox Angelica (TC) 8 1876 . .
51 Principal 4 1876 . .
52 Harmonic Flute 4 1876 . .
53 Fifteenth 2 1876 . .
54 Mixture  12:15:17:19:22 IV/V 1876 . .
55 Oboe 8 1876 . .
56 Vox Humana 8 1876 . .

Tremulant . . . .
57 Double Trumpet 16 1876 . .
58 Trumpet 8 1876 Harmonic trebles 1905 .
59 Clarion 4 1876 Harmonic trebles 1905 .

Solo to Swell . . . .
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Choir (enclosed) (58 notes)  Located behind choir stalls in western choir arcade on south side.
 
60. Bourdon 16 1876......... Formerly Lieblich Bourdon................ ...............................................
61 Flauto Traverso 8 1876 . .
62 Gedeckt 8 1876 Formerly Lieblich Gedeckt .
63 Viole d'Amour 8 1876 Previously on Swell .
64 Gemshorn 4 1876 . .
65 Flauto Traverso 4 1876 . .
66 Stopped Flute 4 1876 Formerly Lieblich Flute .
67 Nazard 22/3 1970 . .
68 Piccolo 2 1876 Formerly Harmonic Piccolo .
69 Tierce 13/5 1970 . .
70 Dulciana Mixture 15:19:22 III 1935 . .
71 Clarinet 8 1876 . .

Tremulant . 1996
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Swell to Choir . . . .

Solo to Choir . . . .

Bombarde Tubas on Choir . . . .

Positive (on Choir keys) (58 notes)   Located over Choir box in western choir arcade on south side
 
72 Flute a Cheminée 8 1970... ............................................... .........................................
73 Quintade 8 1970 . .
74 Prestant 4 1970 . .
75 Flute Ouverte 4 1970 . .
76 Doublette 2 1970 . .
77 Sesquialtera 12:17 II 1970 . .
78 Larigot 11/3 1970 . .
79 Octavin 1 1970 . .
80 Octave Tierce 4/5 1970 . .
81 Cymbale  26:29:33 III 1970 . .
82 Dulzian 16 1970 . .
83 Trompette 8 1970 . .

Positive on Great . . . .

Positive on Solo . . . .

Solo (84 to 96 enclosed) (58 notes - No.92 has extra octave of pipes in treble for use with Octave and Unison Off)
Located in triforium on north side.
 

(enclosed) . . . .
84. Harmonic Flute 8 1876/1935 ................................................... ..................................................
85 Concert Flute 4 1876/1935 . .
86 Harmonic Piccolo 2 1876/1935 . .
87 Contra Viola 16 1935 . .
88 Viole d'Orchestre 8 1935 . .
89 Viole Celeste 8 1935 . .
90 Viole Octaviante 4 1935 . .
91 Cornet de Violes 10:12:15 III.. 1935 . .
92 Cor Anglais 16 1935 .with extra top octave of pipes for use as 8ft
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93 Corno di Bassetto 8 1876 . .
94 Orchestral Oboe 8 1876 . .

Tremulant . . . .
95 French Horn 8 1935 . .
96 Orchestral Tuba 8 1935 . .

(unenclosed) . . . .
97 Tuba 8 1876 Revoiced in 1905 and/or 1935 In Bombarde Division
98 Tuba Clarion 4 1876 Revoiced in 1905 and/or 1935 In Bombarde Division

Octave . . . .

Sub Octave . . . .

Unison Off . . . .

The Bombarde divison of 4 ranks (drawstops grouped together on LH jamb) is located behind the Dean's stall in the W choir arcade on the N side.

Combination Couplers
 

Pedal to Swell pistons  (also by reversible thumb piston) . . .

Great and Pedal pistons coupled (also by reversible thumb piston) . . .

Accessories
Balanced swell pedals to Swell (mechanical), Choir and Solo
10 foot pistons to Pedal organ;  10 foot pistons - Generals
Reversible foot pistons for Gt/Ped., Sw/Ped., Ch/Ped., Sw/Gt
Pedal cancel foot piston
10 thumb pistons each to Great, Swell, Choir/Positive, Solo
10 thumb pistons - Generals
Reversible pistons for manual/pedal  and inter-manual couplers
Reversible pistons for No's 20 and 22; non-reversible to No.96 and 97
General cancel piston
Setter mechanism with 8 memories

The pitch is C = 528 vibrations at 59 degrees F

The blowing equipment (3 Discus blowers) and humidifiers are by Messrs.Watkins & Watson Ltd
Wind pressures
          Pedal - flue work 11/2" to 6";  reeds 6", 12" and 20"
          Great - flue work 4" and 5";  reeds 7"
          Swell - flue work, Oboe and VH 31/2"; chorus reeds 7"
          Choir - 23/4"
          Solo - flue work  and orchestral reeds 6";  French Horn and Tubas 20"

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More Durham Cathedral organs pages:
Booklet * Brief history * Father Smith gallery * Recitals * The organists
Simon Fitzgerald's page (more pictures)
The Cathedral Website (including forthcoming service music, and diary of events)
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Pictures
 
South side, with console
North side
South side
North side

In context
(Hope you have a head for heights!)

Bird's eye view