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Posted by Editor on 3rd November 2009 at 03:36 PM Peel Green's hidden gem - The Theatre Organ Heritage Centre, Part 2
Written and presented by Tony Flynn
Filmed and edited by Tom Rodgers
Welcome to The Theatre Organ Heritage Centre, Alexandra Road, Eccles.
Entering the building is like stepping back in time to the days of the silent cinema, with a small purpose built cinema on the ground floor with a Wurlitzer Organ on a raised stage, old fashioned wooden seats are neatly lined up for the patrons comfort, evoking memories of the days of the silver screen.
Downstairs is the museum dedicated to Robert Hope-Jones who founded the Hope-Jones Electric Organ Company in 1893, it contains many examples of theatre organs along with sheet music and assorted memorabilia, which give a fascinating insight into the world of Theatre Organs.
The Theatre Organ Heritage Centre is open for film screenings each Wednesday between the hours of 1.00pm-2.30pm whilst the Hope-Jones Museum is open each Wednesday, Friday and Saturday between the hours of 11.00am-3.00pm.
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 Comment by Guest 21st September 2010
Just came across this video whilst looking through the site, excellent stuff, wonder how many people in Salford are aware of this building? |
Comment by Guest 6th December 2009
We visited Salford Quays in October and met a couple of people we knew, also from our village in Yorkshire, who told us they were going later to the Organ Heritage Centre on their trip.We had no idea where it was, neither did they, and I am now astonished to find it is within half a mile of where I was born and bred in Peel Green. What a great place it seems to be, we shall certainly try to visit next time we are over in Lancashire.
Dorothy Mercer |
Comment by Guest 30th November 2009
Nice to hear about you and your friend jimmy's love of organ music. Maybe be you could do a little pop show to raise some much needed funds, I rember seeing your little combo in the old Soverign club a good few years ago, they certainly lit my fire,thats if jimmy is still hanging about.Chalky white |
Comment by Guest 30th November 2009
On Saturday I passed the building and the doors were open, my friend Mr. Morrison also called in, Jim as I call him once used to tread the boards many tears ago in an upbeat combo, The Lizard Kings, silly name I know but he was young.
I was permitted to bust a few licks on the organ and the years rolled past. Sadly it was raining as we left to drive to eccles and became virtual riders in the storm as they say.A marvellous afternoon out with tea and biscuits. Ray Manzerek. |
Comment by Guest 28th November 2009
Is there no way this gem in Patricroft given more publicity, if this was London the luvies would be drolling over these mighty organs. R.Dixon |
Comment by Guest 28th November 2009
As an organ lover for many years it was a privilege to visit the Theatre Organ Centre, iwill certainly return and hopefully get the chance to play with a few organs. Billy Preston. |
Comment by Guest 26th November 2009
I'm in complete agreement, I have visited the centre and found it to be an amazing experience and highly recommened for organ lovers of all ages, give it a visit and support our heritage. Jimmy Smith. |
Comment by Guest 26th November 2009
I find it sad,that such a jewel in our community is totally ignored by local press,and our wonderfull council, who as a rule can sniff out a bit of publicity for themselves, come on get down there and give them the support they so richly deserve. Ian Mclagan. |
Comment by Guest 13th November 2009
This is brilliant! Fascinating stuff! |
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