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Encyclopedia > Henry Willis

Henry Willis (born: 27th April 1821, London - died: 11th February 1901, London) was a British orgainst turned organ maker. He made thousands of organs, including for famous cathedrals around Britain, such as St. Paul's Cathedral. 1821 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... St. ... 1901 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... The Casavant pipe organ at Notre-Dame de Montréal Basilica, Montreal The organ is a keyboard musical instrument with a distinctive sound, nowadays produced in several ways but originally produced by pipes. ... St Pauls Cathedral is a cathedral on Ludgate Hill, in the City of London in London, and the seat of the Bishop of London. ...


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Redland Park United Reformed Church, Bristol. Organ builder Henry Willis. (550 words)
Henry, usually referred to as ‘Father’ Willis, was born in 1821 and first gained national prominence in 1851 when he built a large organ for the Great Exhibition.
Henry Willis died in 1901 but his work was continued by his sons and descendants; the firm is still alive and well today.
She said she recognised the sound immediately!Our ‘Willis’ is now well over 100 years old and with the continuance of the love and care shown in the past, should continue sounding for many many years to come.
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