This is a cruciform church made of local
Devon limestone, and is set in a large spacious churchyard. It
houses a single bell in the wooden 'bell turret'.
The interior
is colourful. The lofty arch-braced roof meets at the centre of
the 'crossing', from which hangs a modern 'corona lucis' forming
a canopy to the altar, which stands in the centre of the
building.
At 55 minutes past midnight on the 24th April 1942 a bomb landed
in the churchyard causing extensive damage to the windows and
roof.
The building was closed for six months while repair work
was carried out.
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St Paul's Church
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The 3 manual organ
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Members of the T.D.O.A and
friends listen to the organ being played
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Our President - Maurice Eglinton
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Pat has a go on the organ
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And so does David
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Three new members!
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Everyone enjoyed the music
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We all had a wonderful tea in the
hall
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Jennifer, Ann and Mary take a
break from making the sandwiches
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The organ pipes opposite the
console
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The organ and pedal board
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The first organ in St Paul's was a small one
manual and pedal instrument, which was in service for only one
year. It was replaced in 1861 by a new instrument by Hambling of
London. It had two manuals, pedals and stops.
It stood on the south side of the Chancel until 1886, when
it was moved to the opposite side, where it remained until 1897
and was then given a new position in the north transept. In 1908
it finally came to rest back on the south side of the Chancel.
In 1958-9 it was totally rebuilt by Hele & Co at a price of
£3,326. It is a fine three manual and pedal instrument, with
nine speaking stops on the Great, nine on the Swell, eleven on
the Choir and six on the Pedal, also nine couplers and
adjustable thumb and toe pistons.
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If there any stops that you've never heard of, or wonder what they are, go to:
www.organstops.org
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