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Lillington Church and Organ

Heritage Open Day: Barrel organs were once a common feature of Dorset churches. They were introduced in the early nineteenth century to replace the village choirs, as wonderfully described by Thomas Hardy. In due course they were replaced with the organs and pianos we hear today. The organ in Lillington church has been recently restored making it the only working barrel organ in a Dorset church (it can also be played via a keyboard). As well as visiting the medieval church there will be an oppo
Fri 8 Sep:1400. Free Entry.
St Martins Church, Lillington, Dorset
Fri 8 Sep 2017
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