Stephen Bicknell

Stephen Bicknell (20 December 1957 – 18 August 2007) was a leading British organ builder and writer about the organ.

Early and family life Bicknell was born in Chelsea. His maternal grandfather was an architect and amateur violinist, and his mother, Sally, was an amateur pianist.

Career Bicknell's career in pipe organ building started with N.P. Mander Ltd. in east London in 1979. He worked with the company's founder, Noel Mander, and his son, John Mander. One of his projects was the rebuilding of the organ in the chapel at Mill Hill School.

In 1996, Cambridge University Press published his 400-page The History of the English Organ, a work which has received wide critical acclaim. It is regarded as the leading work on the topic.

Death Bicknell was found dead at his house in London at the age of 49. He had been diagnosed as HIV positive in 1992, He is survived by his civil partner, Jon Vanner, as well as his three brothers.