We love Lucy

Maybe worth a look on large view, for the detail, if you have a moment.

This is Lucy. She's a Belgian cafe organ built by the Decap brothers in Antwerp in 1946 and was one of the jukeboxes of her day. She's powered by electricity and her pipe organ (not seen) and other instruments are regulated by punch cards very similar to those used on the old jacquard looms, and home knitting machines.

My main album shot for today is a close up of one of the instruments : http://365project.org/dulciknit/365/2012-06-30

She was one of the 12 organs on display around Hitchin town centre this afternoon. You can watch and listen to her play here :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJgFjbIj4wo

[Cathy Donohoue]

Nice catch.
My car's name is Lucy - a red Venza - and we Love Lucy.

[Jean Tookey]

I wish I had know these were on display in Hichin because we could have paid a visit. I love the sounds they make. Nice catch.

[Robin]

Wonderful old instrument. I listened to her on youtube. Did you hear her play on the day?

[carol white]

Lovely shot!!I lovely the sound of these organs,great nostalgia!!

[Arthur Loosley]

I love these old pipe organs ... and your informative commentary!

[m9f9l]

That was cool to listen to! Like how you have a bit of the van to put it in context.