St Mary's Church, Tickhill


St Mary's Church is a Grade I listed church in Tickhill, South Yorkshire, England. Dating from the early 12th century and built with local Magnesian Limestone the structure today is predominantly of Perpendicular style with glimpses of earlier Norman, Early English and Decorated styles.

The Organ

The organ was originally built in 1857 by Charles Brindley. One of his earliest organs, the influence of Edmund Schulze - whom Brindley met at the Great Exhibition of 1851 - is clear notably in the complete Diapason chorus.
The current organ is the result of several major rebuilds and regular additions most recently the Double Trumpet in 2007.

The bells

DiameterWeightWeight DateFounderInscriptionNotes
Treble28"5 cwt. 0 qr. 10 lb258.55 kg1896John Taylor & Co."My voice I'll raise, the Lord to praise"The gift of Anna Maria Alderson, Tickhill
2nd29"5 cwt. 2 qr. 21 lb288.94 kg1896John Taylor & Co."On Earth bells do ring In Heaven angels sing Hallelujah"The gift of Anna Maria Alderson, Tickhill
3rd32"6 cwt. 2 qr. 18 lb338.38 kg1726Not recorded"Be light and glad in God rejoice which is our strength and stay"
4th33"5 cwt. 0 qr. 10 lb258.55 kg1726Not recorded"Always be joyful and lift up your voice to Jacob's God"
5th36"7 cwt. 3 qr. 11 lb398.71 kg1815James Harrison of Bacton
6th38"9 cwt. 0 qr. 0 lb457.22 kgNot recorded"Most sweet on every pleasant strings, strike up with Lute ad Harp"
7th41"11 cwt. 0 qr. 7 lb562.0 kg1796James Harrison of Bacton
Tenor44"13 cwt. 3 qr. 7 lb701.71 kg1726Not recorded"Our sounding is eaich man to call to serve the Lord both grait and small"Tuned to E♭
Service Bell21"1727Not recordedThe gift of Anne Teykhill, widow of Tickhill, daughter and heir of Richard Brownlow of Thrumpton