Memorials & monuments · London
Henry Willis
In or near Covent Garden.
Henry Willis — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Chris Whippet — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Camden Road · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Henry Willis is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
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From the Wikipedia article
Henry Willis (27 April 1821 – 11 February 1901), also known as "Father" Willis, was an English organ player and builder, who is regarded as the foremost organ builder of the Victorian era. His company Henry Willis & Sons remains in business.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
The Exhibition organ had led to the contract for St George's Hall, Liverpool, where the virtuosic playing of W.T. Best drew large crowds, and also spread the fame of Willis as a builder still further. In a long career stretching to the end of the 19th century, Willis subsequently built the organs at the Alexandra Palace, the Royal Albert Hall, and St Paul's Cathedral. Among the approximately 1,000 other organs that he built or re-built were the cathedral instruments at Canterbury, Carlisle, Coventry, Durham, Edinburgh (St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral), Exeter, Glasgow (The High Kirk of Glasgow), Gloucester, Hereford, Lincoln, St David's, Salisbury, Truro, Wells and Winchester. In addition…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5447, -0.1391
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- NW1 9JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Phone
- +44 20 3652 8144
- Nearest railway station
- Camden Road — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.missionbreakout.london
Sources
- osm: node/7925879649 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Henry Willis (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Henry Willis?
- Henry Willis is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW1 9JN), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is Henry Willis?
- Henry Willis — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Henry Willis?
- The nearest railway station is Camden Road, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NW1 9JN.
- Is Henry Willis free to visit?
- Yes, Henry Willis is free to enter.
- How do I get to Henry Willis?
- The nearest railway station is Camden Road, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NW1 9JN.