The Preston Court Organs Collection
Preston Court is just an eight mile drive east from the City of Canterbury, east along the A257 to Wingham, then north towards Preston Village until you see the signs. The site is owned and run by Michael List Brain and his family. If you wish to contact them for Steam Rally details or anything else, they can be reached via their own website or by phone on: 01227 722502.
The 2012 Steam Rally is on 30th June and 1st July
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89 key Duwyn dance organ in June 2006, an ongoing restoration project for David Burville.
June 2008, the Oast House now contains a working steam museum.
October 2005. 112 Key Mortier number 1076, restored by David Burville, here awaiting it's original art deco front.
June 2006. 90 key Carl Frei - De Hagenaar at the Preston Court Steam Rally.
De Moriaan first came to England in the late 1960s and has been sold by Preston Services. Picture from Michael List Brain.
89 key Duwyn in January 2006 at the New Year open days.
October 2005, 89 key Verbeeck fully restored by David Burville.
June 2010, the Mortier with restored front, but awaiting final paint colours.
June 2008 . De Hagenaar is now part of the resident organ collection.
The organ barn in June 2004.
Line-up of resident engines outside the organ barn in January 2006.
June 2006, the Verbeeck is part of the Preston Court collection.
January 2006. The keyframe of the 112 key Mortier dance organ.
The 72 key Dutch street organ known as De Moriaan was built by H.Gosling of Hilversum. Picture from Michael List Brain
January 2006. 94 key Gavioli Barrel Organ awaiting some attention from David Burville.
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