A royal visit has shone a spotlight on the restoration of one of the UK's most historic musical instruments, which is normally based in Somerset.
The Duke of Edinburgh recently visited Durham to meet the team restoring the grand organ at Wells Cathedral, a £3.2m project that will return the instrument to full working order.
Nearly 4,000 pipes were removed from the cathedral in February and transported in 60 crates to Harrison & Harrison in Durham, who have maintained the organ for more than 120 years.
His Royal Highness spent almost two hours with the team, learning about the complex restoration process.
He also toured the Harrison & Harrison workshop.
David Morgan-Hewitt, lay chapter member of Wells Cathedral and chair of the Friends of Wells Cathedral Grand Organ Appeal, welcomed the visit.
Mr Morgan-Hewitt said: "We were delighted to hear that HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, royal patron of the Friends Of Wells Cathedral Grand Organ Appeal, was able to schedule a visit to Harrison & Harrison Organ Builders.
"This is an incredibly important refurbishment that will provide essential longevity for such a vital and historic part of Wells Cathedral."
The instrument will remain in Durham for restoration until late 2027.
Wells Cathedral decided to embark on the project following a series of mechanical faults that threatened the future of the organ.
Fundraising efforts are still underway to cover the full cost of the restoration.
Supporters are encouraged to donate to the Friends of Wells Cathedral Grand Organ Appeal.
Details are available online at wellsfriends.org/grand-organ-appeal.
The last major rebuild of the organ took place in the 1970s.
The foundations of the current organ were established in the 1850s, and there are records of an organ at the cathedral as far back as the early 14th century.
His Royal Highness was accompanied during his visit by the lord lieutenant, her team, and the mayor of Durham.
