The instrument was built by public subscription in 1855, and was one of the early municipal organs. The instrument was built by William Hill and Son, one of the most eminent builders of his day, and it is particularly interesting in that it has been maintained in its original form, having low wind pressure and tracker action just as it was in 1855.
In 1908 three new stops were added, two of which have been retained.
A major overhaul took place in 1950 and the opportunity was taken to adapt the existing pipe work to concert-hall use.

In 1980, the Wyre Forest District Council, the owners of the instrument, decided to completely re-build and restore the historic and interesting instrument, and the Carnegie (United Kingdom) Trust gave valuable assistance in grant-aiding this work.
Wm. Hill and Son, and Norman & Beard Ltd, carried out the enormous task of dismantling the organ, cleaning it thoroughly and restoring it to its former state; and use was made of modern techniques and knowledge to ease the heaviness of the original tracker action.

The refurbished organ was inaugurated at a recital given by Dr. Francis Jackson (then organist of York Minster) on March 1st, 1982.
Since then, many famous names have played upon the instrument, and a programme of events and recitals is organised by the society throughout the year. See the WFAF Diary page for details of coming recitals.

All lunchtime recitals commence at 1.10pm.
Admission: £3.00 _ Members of H.O.P.S. receive the concessionary rate of £1.50

Tim Morris

Tim Morris, the Town Hall Organist, studied the organ at Bromsgrove School and later at St. George's Church, Kidderminster, under Harold Evers, the then Borough Organist. He was appointed assistant organist at St. George's in 1970 and Director of Music in 1976.
In 1980 he was appointed organist to the WFDC and organist of Kidderminster Town Hall. As well as giving recitals all over the country, Tim has played with local orchestras including the CBSO and the Wyre Forest Symphony Orchestra, and has broadcast on both TV and radio.
He is actively involved in the promotion of music in worship, being a member of the Worcestershire Church Music Committee and an area representative for the Royal School of Church Music.