Celebrating Thursford, and the life of George Cushing (26/03/19)

Published: March 27, 2019, 12:48 p.m.

A special show celebrating the late George Cushing MBE, who founded the Thursford Collection in West Norfolk. George would have celebrated his 115th Birthday this week.\n\nThis episode featured all the instruments at Thursford, including rare recordings from Decca in the 1960's.\n\nWe heard Archive interviews from George Cushing, and his son John.\n\nResident Theatre Organist Robert Wolfe joined us on the phone for a chat.\n\nAnd a special 'One Second Song' competition featuring a Thursford instrument.