St Dionysius' Church, Market Harborough is a

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Market Harborough Market Harborough is a market town in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England, in the far southeast of the county, forming part of the border with Northamptonshire. Market Harborough's population was 25,143 in 2020. It is the admi ...

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History

The earliest parts of the church date from the 13th century, with most features dating from 14th and 15th centuries. Part of the tower was destroyed in a storm in 1735 and the replacement was several feet shorter. Restoration work was carried out in 1857 when the pews of 1751 were cut down in height to about 3 ft and the organ moved from the west gallery to a specially constructed recess. The church reopened on 8 January 1858. In 1887 the chancel and south aisle were re-roofed, and in 1951 the nave roof was replaced.

Organ

The pipe organ was moved in 1857 and later replaced with a new instrument by J Porritt of Leicester. This was opened on 9 August 1877. Modifications were made in 1914. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

Organists

*Herrap Wood 1882 - 1914 (formerly organist of

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Bells

There are ten bells in the belfry. Eight of the bells were recast in 1901 and two new bells were added in 1990.

References

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