The 1982 Rebuild
In 1982 the instrument was rebuilt and enlarged by George Osmund & Co Ltd of Taunton. The object of the rebuild was not only to increase the reliability of the organ, but also to reduce the excessive extension used by Compton and to increase the clarity and attack of the sound. The tonal scheme was drawn up jointly by Mr.R. Hill, organist of St.Peter's, Mr.R. Fisher of Chester Cathedral and the organ builders.

The nucleus of the instrument is a completely unextended, small three manual organ comprising the following stops:

Br = Bryceson Pipework
Co = Compton Pipework
Os = Osmund Pipework

These pipes gave rise to the following specification, which includes the alterations made in the year 2000:

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