Work started in April 2024 on the renovation of St. Mary's Henry Jones Exhibition Organ. The organ has historic roots, being the instrument Henry Jones built for the National Art Treasures Exhibition in Folkestone in 1885. It was installed in St. Mary's in 1887 and, apart from one renovation in 1966, has served the church faithfully ever since. Time and considerable use over half a century have taken their toll and a total refurbishment has long been due. Thankfully, due to much fundraising in past years and several most generous recent donations, this work is now underway and will take the best part of twelve months. The organ will gradually be decommissioned as pipework and infrastructure are removed. It will then be replaced by the piano and a digital organ for the rest of the project. We anticipate a resurrection at Easter 2025! Donations towards the project continue to be welcomed at any time.

Please click here to see images of the project so far.