Henry Willis

Henry Willis

Henry Willis (born: 27 April 1821, London - died: 11 February 1901, London) was a British organist turned organ builder. He built thousands of organs, including for famous cathedrals and concert halls around Britain, such as St Paul's Cathedral, Truro Cathedral, and The Royal Albert Hall. He also built an organ for Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle. His instruments can be found across the world, particularly in the former British Empire. Four generations of the Willis family continued the family tradition of organ building until 1997 when Henry Willis 4 retired and the first non-family Managing Director was appointed. On the 28th November 1998 the total shareholding of all of the Willis family members was acquired. The Company, founded in 1845, Henry Willis & Sons, Ltd. still makes organs in Liverpool.

External links

* [http://www.willis-organs.com/index.html Henry Willis & Sons, Ltd., Organ Builders]
* [http://www.willis-organs.com/history.html Biography]


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