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The organ was built in 1873 and is the work of John Nicholson when the firm operated from Palace Yard in Worcester. It has survived in original condition except for the introduction of electric blowing, the conversion of the tracker pedal action to tubular pneumatic and some minor tonal changes, all completed in 1936 by J W Walker. The case pipes and Cornopean bass pipes have the appearance of Walker. The original pedal-board and trigger swell pedal survived the alterations. Originally the scheme provided for three additional stops that were never installed, namely a Great Trumpet, a Swell Oboe and a Piccolo.
The major items of the organ such as wind reservoir, chests and soundboards have lasted for 130 years without renovation although they are now suffering from the effects of fair wear and tear and as such the organ is to be repaired at an estimated cost of £42,000.
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