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Bell details in italics indicate the details before
work was carried out. Bell details in bold indicate the up to date
details, after work has been carried out.
Armagh, Ireland
39 43-0-14 D
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The 1920 Taylor carillon underwent
its first major overhaul since installation. New headstocks were
provided for the 14 smallest bells. New clappers and crownstaples
for all the bells, new wiring fitted, new wire steadiers and adjusters
and a new clavier to the American 2000 standard was made and installed.
The work was done as part of a major refurbishment of the cathedral. |
Felixstowe, Suffolk
1 7-1-13 Bb
8 7-0-16 Bb
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A new ringing peal of 8 bells was
formed by casting 7 new bells to fit in with the existing Taylor
1920 bell which has become the tenor. This was made possible by
a bequest from the late Barbara Browse. All 8 bells were provided
with new fittings and hung in a 2 tier cast iron frame. |
Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall
6 10-3-20 F
The cast iron headstocks of the 6 bells were removed
to Loughborough and fitted with new gudgeons and ball bearings. The
clappers, crownstaples, pulleys and bell bolts were refurbished or replaced.
In rehanging the bells the 5th and tenor were turned through 45°
to reduce wear on the sound bow.
McShane, Baltimore
Two bells diameter 30 and 39 inches, notes C and G#
were cast and shipped along with a 36 inch diameter bell, note G# for
Canterbury School.
Northampton St Giles
10 24-2-16 D
10 22-3-0 D
The canons were removed and the 10 bells were tuned
and provided with all new ringing fittings and rehung in the existing
frame which was installed in 1895. (photos bell, bells)
Orton on the Hill, Leics
4 8-2-20 Ab
The existing 3rd was replaced. The old 3rd has been
welded and will be used as a service bell. The four bells have been
hung in a new cast iron frame designed to extend to 6. (photo slagging
off)
Scarborough, Yorks
10 20-1-16
Repairs and refurbishments were carried out to the
fittings of the bells, including the lifting and cleaning of the ball
bearing assemblies.
Almeley, Herefords
6 11-0-27 G
The cracked 4th was recast repeating the inscription
in facsimile and adding another inscription. The existing fittings were
adapted to suit the new bell.
West Bromwich, W Mids
8 17-1-15 F
The existing bell fittings were refurbished by the
fitting of new gudgeons to the cast iron headstocks, ball bearings and
rebushing and replacing of the clappers and the provision of new pulleys.
A new external electro magnetic hammer was fitted to the tenor for an
hour strike to operate.
Brereton, Cheshire
5 12cwt F#
6 12cwt F#
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A new treble was cast for a benefactor
and provided with a full set of ringing fittings and hung in the
vacant pit of the existing timber frame to complete the ring of
six. Brereton was the home of Wiiliam Lord Brereton who became the
first Master of the Ancient Society of College Youths in 1637, aged
26. |
Kirkthorpe, W Yorks
The timber headstock on the 5th was replaced with a
new cast Iron headstock. New gudgeons and ball bearings were fitted
to the other five cast iron headstocks. The clapper and crownstaple
units were refurbished and new rope pulleys were fitted.
Dallas St James
3 4-2-12 C
6 4-2-12 C
Bells 2,3 and 5 were cast and equipped with ringing
fittings to complete the ring of 6. The frame and the other 3 bells
were installed in 1995.
Cogenhoe, Northants
6 8-0-20 A#
The 6 Bowell bells were tuned and rehung with all new
ringing fittings in the existing frame.
Ratcliffe College, Leics
8 bell chime
The manually operated chiming hammers were replaced
with internal electro magnetic hammers and connected to an electronic
keyboard with automatic, practice and direct playing facilities.
Tywardreath , Cornwall
6 6-3-21 G#
Refurbish the clappers, crownstaples, pulleys and wheels
and
provide new bell bolts. Lift and clean the ball bearings and rehang
the 6 bells.
Brafield on the Green, Northants
6 12-0-7 F
Two of the bells have been rehung with canon retaining
headstocks.
Guisborough, N Yorks
6 8-2-12 G#
The bearings on all the bells have been lifted and
cleaned. The clappers, crown staples and pulley boxes have all been
refurbished. A new end gate has been fitted to the frame between bells
5 and 6.
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
The 7th of the future 10 has been cast and fitted with
ringing fittings and is ready for shipping.
Stanton in Peak, Derbys
6 9-2-12 A
The old six have been replaced with the four smallest
bells from St Mary’s R C Church, Hillfield Street, Liverpool.
Two trebles have been cast to complete the new six.
Tysoe, Warks
6 12-0-18 F
New gudgeons and bearings have been fitted to all the
bells except the second.
Heaton, Bradford
The old corroded steel headstocks have been 8 bell
chime dismantled and removed. New fabricated double channel steel headstocks
that have been hot dip galvanised, have been fitted. The chiming hammers
and support brackets have been cleaned and refixed to the existing chiming
apparatus.
Sydney, NSW, Australia
8 10-0-12 G
Seven new bells have been cast to go with the a second
hand bell from St Paul’s Church, Bristol, provided by the Keltek
Trust. All eight have been provided with ringing fittings and are to
be hung in the old Escrick frame.
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