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Forster and Andrews

British organ-building company (1843–1924)

Forster and Andrews was a British organ-building company active between 1843 and 1924. The company was founded by James Alderson Forster (1818–1886) and Joseph King Andrews (1820–1896), who had previously worked for the London organ builder J. C. Bishop. They opened their business in Hull in 1843, and it developed into one of the most successful organ-building firms in the North of England.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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St Mary's Church, Nantwich, the pipe organ
Photo: Andrewrabbott, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons3

Forster and Andrews was a British organ-building company active between 1843 and 1924.2

Timeline

  1. 1843Founded Founded1

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