Article 72P8M One of UK’s largest concert instruments will sound again after being restored to glory

One of UK’s largest concert instruments will sound again after being restored to glory

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Steven Morris
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At 14 metres tall and with intricate maze of pipes, valves and keys, the Bristol Britton organ produces colossal' sound

After falling silent eight years ago, one of the UK's largest - and loudest - concert hall instruments is bursting back into life.

Standing 14 metres high and encompassing more than 5,000 pipes, Bristol's revered Britton organ is making its comeback this weekend, revived and revitalised after a painstaking restoration.

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