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The company was founded by George Hele (1836–1919). Initially George concentrated on selling organs, pianos and harmoniums, but in 1865 he started work in Truro building his first instrument, an organ for
Devoran Wesleyan Methodist Chapel.
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took a controlling interest which lasted for several years. After regaining independence, the company continued, but in 2007 it merged with The
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During the early years of the twentieth century Hele & Co. expanded, building organs for many churches in the locality.
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61:he married Mary Ann Calvert (1835-1919).
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171:Organ builders of the United Kingdom
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45:The Hele & Co organ at the
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