Harrison & Harrison

In the postwar period Harrisons contributed significantly to the renaissance of classical organ building; their instruments for the Royal Festival Hall (designed in close collaboration with Ralph Downes) and St Albans Abbey (for Peter Hurford) are of particular importance.

[4] Harrisons continued to innovate and push the boundaries of organ building, even as they maintained their traditional craftsmanship.

They also worked to adapt their instruments to modern performance styles and spaces, designing organs for concert halls and recording studios.

[5] Under the leadership of Mark Venning, the company continued to receive numerous commissions for high-profile instruments.

[6] These builds were detailed in "The Harrison Story", recounting the history of the firm, was published in 1974 by Laurence Elvin.