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Does anyone knows anything about - NICHOLSON ORGAN BUILDERS - BRADFORD
« on: Thursday 20 April 06 18:34 BST (UK) »
Does anyone know anything about the Nicholson's or their  organ building business in Bradford (1841 - 1901......?). Other family members had the same business in Rochdale and Worcester. the company is still trading in Worcester.

The Bradford business was owned by Frederick Whitworth Nicholson.  He was a Mason and also the President of a choral society.

Can anyone help please??
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Re: Does anyone knows anything about - NICHOLSON ORGAN BUILDERS - BRADFORD
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 11 May 06 21:52 BST (UK) »
There is mention of them here, together with a photo of one of their organs:

http://www.ohta.org.au/famous/organs/StPatricksMentone.html

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Re: Does anyone knows anything about - NICHOLSON ORGAN BUILDERS - BRADFORD
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 11 May 06 22:11 BST (UK) »
The firm gets a mention in the Bradford section of Pigot's Directory of Yorkshire 1834

"Nicholson Thos. & John, organ builders, Vicar Lane"
(p 686)
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Re: Does anyone knows anything about - NICHOLSON ORGAN BUILDERS - BRADFORD
« Reply #3 on: Friday 12 May 06 02:43 BST (UK) »
Hi Jill and Dave.
Thanks for the info. I know about the organ in Mentone. It has quite a history, but the business address is news. It helps in building the profile for the research. Much appreciated. Any chance you can help with further research resources re info on Frederick Whitworth Nicholson please?
Sadieh.
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Re: Does anyone knows anything about - NICHOLSON ORGAN BUILDERS - BRADFORD
« Reply #4 on: Sunday 01 February 15 17:04 GMT (UK) »
I know this original post is old, but does anyone have any information about FW Nicholson and the Bradford firm of organ builders?  I have some information to swap as our local church has a Nicholson organ.

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Re: Does anyone knows anything about - NICHOLSON ORGAN BUILDERS - BRADFORD
« Reply #5 on: Monday 02 February 15 01:47 GMT (UK) »
Hi there.  I'm the original poster of this thread and since it's first posting I've manage to gather a great deal of information regarding the Nicholson family & businesses. I'd be interested in hearing from you and will be happy to help your research in way I can.
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Re: Does anyone knows anything about - NICHOLSON ORGAN BUILDERS - BRADFORD
« Reply #6 on: Monday 02 February 15 11:40 GMT (UK) »
Hi. Thank you for your quick response. That would be great.  Basically, I'm after all and any information about FW Nicholson Organ Builders from Bradford, as I believe Frederick Nicholson built and installed our church organ in 1869/70.  How do we go about swapping information, as I am new to RootsChat specifically for this enquiry, and I think my PMs are restricted as a newbie?

The church has an organ recital soon, and it would be nice to have some more information to present about the builders.  I've attached an example of some information, and also have copies of original letters and quotes.

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Re: Does anyone knows anything about - NICHOLSON ORGAN BUILDERS - BRADFORD
« Reply #7 on: Monday 02 February 15 11:43 GMT (UK) »
You may also be interested to know that the organ he built has a tenuous link to the Brontes...

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Re: Does anyone knows anything about - NICHOLSON ORGAN BUILDERS - BRADFORD
« Reply #8 on: Monday 02 February 15 11:51 GMT (UK) »
I've sent you a message through Roots internal messaging. Please let me know via this forum if you don't receive it and we can try another way.
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