The three-manual Binns organ, built in 1892, is without doubt one of the finest instruments in all of Cambridge, and is unique for remaining tonally unaltered since it was built. It is a beautifully voiced and hugely versatile instrument for accompanying the liturgy, as well as a very striking recital instrument, with a termly series of organ recitals consisting not only of organists from around Cambridge, but also attracting professional and concert organists from around the UK and abroad. The instrument was completely restored in 2002 by Harrison & Harrison, and is in very good condition. The large Victorian chapel has a spacious acoustic, making it a particularly rewarding space in which to perform.
The Chapel Organ was inaugurated 1892 September 27.
The organ was made by James Jepson Binns of Bramley, Leeds.
At the west end of the chapel is a row of what look like cupboards: they are in fact the housing for the original hydraulic apparatus that supplied the organ with air.
The organ was converted to electro-pneumatic operation by E.J. Johnson of Cambridge in 1966.
In 2002, a further conversion was made by Harrison and Harrison, with solid-state electronics for some controls.
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