St Mary's Church is a

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church in

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, England. Dating from the early 12th century and built with local

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the structure today is predominantly of

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style with glimpses of earlier

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, Early English and Decorated styles. The large west tower of the church is high. It is an active place of worship in the

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Organ

The organ was originally built in 1857 by Charles Brindley (

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). One of his earliest organs, the influence of Edmund Schulze – whom Brindley met at the

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of 1851 – is clear notably in the complete Diapason chorus of the Great. The current organ is the result of several major rebuilds and regular additions. Its most recent additions are the Pedal Double Trumpet 16'; which was added in 2007, and a protective canopy; added in 2010.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Tickhill, Saint Mary's Church Church of England church buildings in South Yorkshire Grade I listed churches in South Yorkshire Saint Mary's Church

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