Pipes In The Peaks, Thorpe
Dovedale Garage, Thorpe, Ashbourne, DE6 2AT
About
3/18 Compton
English Horn, Muted Trumpet, Brass Trumpet, Tuba, Open Diapason, Tibia Clausa, Tibia, Krumet, Saxophone, Kinura, Clarinet, Cello, Cello Celeste, Viole, Viole Celeste, Quinadena, Flute, Vox Humana + Upright Piano
A Number: 432
Current Transmission System: Solid State
Original Location: Regal/ABC Cinema, Derby
Initial Opening Date: 27th June 1938
History
1938: On 27th June the Regal Cinema, Derby opened with Wilfred Southworth at the Compton Organ.
1965: The Compton was bought for £300 by Mr H Jackson of Castle Donnington. Here it joined a collection of other instruments.
1990: The Compton was bought by Dave Thorp who restored it and installed it in Dovedale Garage, Thorpe.
1999: On 3rd October Stephen Foulkes opened the Compton organ which had now gained an extra two ranks.
Since then the Compton has grown to eighteen ranks and has a multitude of percussions attached.
Original Specification – 3/6 Compton
Muted Trumpet, Tuba Horn, Open Diapason, Metal Tibia , Viole, Concert Flute + Melotone