Pipe Up for Pipe Organs rescues old, abandoned church organs and rehomes them.
Sir Peter Hendy, Network Rail’s chair, said: “I’m delighted to see the positive reaction we’ve received from passengers since the installation of this lovely organ and there couldn’t be a more fitting venue for the sound of a pipe organ to resonate than in the Victorian arches at London Bridge.
“Several organists have since taken to social media to share their visit where they have put on performances for all to hear.
Organist Anna Lapwood said: “As organists, we often lament the fact that our instruments are often hidden away out of sight and so they are rather difficult to stumble across in everyday life. The organ at London Bridge station has completely changed this! It has been so moving to see it played at almost all hours of the day by everyone from small children trying an organ for the first time, all the way through to professionals who happen to be passing by.”
Lucy McAuliffe, Network Rail, stations director, said: “It’s great to hear the organ being played throughout the station, the sound really does echo through the arches and adds a nice touch to the hustle and bustle of daily commuting life for our passengers.”