Colosseum, Watford, London

The Colosseum, Rickmansworth Road, Watford WD17 3JN

Currently no events planned at this venue

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About

3/16 Compton

Posaune, Trumpet, Tuba, Open Diapason, Second Diapason, Tibia Clausa, Krummet, Clarinet, Viola, Viola Celeste, Muted Strings (II Ranks), Harmonic Flute, Stopped Flute, Vox Humana, Dulciana

A Number: 265

Current Transmission System: Solid State

Original Location: Gaumont Cinema, Chelsea

Initial Opening Date: 8^th December 1934

History

1934: On 8^th December 1934 the Gaumont Cinema, Chelsea with Terance Casey at the Compton with illuminated surround.

1960: Due to modernisation, the Cinema the Compton was taken back to factory where it was modified to a dual purpose instrument with no surround.

1961: The Compton was reopened in the Town Hall, Watford by Felton Rapley.

c1990’s: Following a fire which damaged part of the Compton, David Pawlyn restored the console to a more theatrical layout and added a Vox Humana and Muted Strings (II Ranks). In the late 90’s the building (now called the Colosseum) was leaved to a nightclub and the main cable for the organ was cut.

2006: Robert Rowley (Of Pipe Organ Problems & Solutions) was asked to inspect the organ. this lead to him carrying out full restoration on the instrument.

2007: In July the Compton was reopened by Richard Hills.

Chamber Layout