In addition to my interest in the King of Instruments, I’m a life member of the Steam railway which runs up the valley of MM’s fiefdom. There are few greater pleasures than to chug up and down the line in the real ale bar coach on a Sunday afternoon.
Which reminds me that a good number of organists I’ve known are (in addition to an interest in preserved transport), also partial to cask conditioned real ale, (one of the best of which is brewed in MM’s fiefdom at Ingrow!)
I remember accompanying the former organist of St Barts Armley, Anthony Norcliffe and a number of his seasonal guest recitalists, including Arthur Wills to a local pub for a “number” of post recital refreshments.
Organs, Steam, Beer …. Perhaps were all descended from fairground stock?
Redeye