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at the time of the church's opening, resulting in the temporary use of an
American harmonium. The organ of the 1824 church was rejected for refitting in the new building due to its "defective" condition. The formal opening of the new organ was celebrated with two special services held on 19 October
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All original fittings, except the lectern and font, were created according to Ferrey's designs, and many furnishings were gifted. The woodwork fittings were created under the personal supervision of Mr. Tilley, while carvings in wood and stone was executed by Mr. Frank
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presented the rector of the time, Rev. Rowland Hill, his own sketched plans of a tower for the church. The writer and former architect expressed a wish that "some wealthy lover of architecture" would carry out the proposal, however it never came to fruition. After
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