ERRATA and ADDENDA TO THE CHURCH BELLS OF NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.
The following alterations have come to my notice:
The Millennium Project text on bells is noted below as [M]:
A MILLENNIUM PROJECT
SUPPORTED BY FUNDS
FROM THE NATIONAL LOTTERY
New badges denoted will be published in Part 4 of Church Bells of Nottinghamshire in due course. In the
meantime they are identified as:
154. Derbyshire [89]
155. Essex, Plate xxx, no 9.
156. Derbyshire [88]
157. Lincolnshire [223]
158. Lincolnshire [204]
159. Derbyshire [83]
160. New initial cross at Bulcote.
Part 1 of Church Bells of Nottinghamshire:
2. Annesley.
Messrs Taylors provided six sets of gudgeons and brasses to John Eaton, bellhanger of Titchmarsh,
Northamptonshire in 1875, so we can conclude he did the hanging work when the bells were transferred to
the new church.
In the book The Annesley Story, D R Pearson gives the inscriptions of the bells:
1. THIS BELL WAS GIVEN BY PATRICIUS VISCOUNT CHAWORTH 1682
2. THE GIFT OF J CHAWORTH MUSTERS ESQ 1859 JOHN TAYLOR AND COMPANY
3. JOHN TAYLOR AND COMPANY FOUNDERS 1874
4. GOD SAVE THE CHVRCH 1634 GG A W B
5. THIS BELL WAS GIVEN TOO THE TOWN OF ANNESLEY BY PATRICIUS VISCOUNT
CHAWORTH 1682
6. J TAYLOR AND COMPANY LOUGHBOROUGH 1874 BROTHER R H PRANCE GAVE IT
Unfortunately no references are given, but essentially it tallies with the information known from elsewhere.
It can be surmised that the treble & fifth bells were cast by William Noone of Nottingham, and the 4 th bell
was by George Oldfield.
3. Arnold.
A replacement tenor has been cast to replace the George Oldfield bell:
8. TAYLORS * EAYRE * AND * SMITH * FOUNDERS * 2006 *
Waist.
GOD SAVE THE CHVRCH
1631
REPLACED
2006
35.375” 8.2.8
It was hung by Fred Pembleton in June 2007.The fate of the old tenor is not yet known.
Visited: 6.2006.
4. Askham.
The bells were removed during 1998 and the cracked treble welded by Soundweld of Lode, Cambridge.
The second bell was tuned to make the ring more exactly in a minor key. They have been rehung 'dead'
from a steel beam with chiming clappers and the old frame has been retained. The contractors were
Hayward Mills Associates. The weights are:
1.
3.3.10
1
2.
5.2.12
3.
5.3.2
Visited: 8.98.
6. Aspley.
The tenor weight is 9.1.15.
7. Attenborough.
The 7th weighs 8.2.22.
9. Auckley.
This church has been transferred to the Diocese of Sheffield.
10. Averham.
A copy of the Whitechapel estimate & invoice have come to light.
The old three bells were:
1. Cast 1613. 30” diameter, 4.3.0.
2. Cast 1604. 32” diameter, 5.1.18
3. Cast 1599. 36” diameter, 7.2.19
The old frame was for 4 bells, one against each wall, and from the Estimate was modified to take 6 bells.
The later frame, made by Robert Lee of Averham, seems to have been a close copy of the previous one..
In 2012/3 the bells were rehung in a new locally built fabricated steel frame, with fittings by Taylors. The
canons were removed, and the bells retuned.
Information from Peter White who was told about the frame by Robert Lee’s daughter.
Thanks to Martyn Cooper for the Whitechapel Invoice.
12. Babworth.
The decoration between the letters seems to have been missed. The full inscriptions should read:
4. VENITE [95] EXVLTEMVS [95] DOMINO [95] 1691 [93] [95] [95]
Waist:[T]
RECAST 1959
28.5" 4.1.4
5(i). GLORIA [95] IN [95] ALTISSIMIS [95] DEO [95] 1691 [95]x5 times
(ii). [102]
32.25" 6.0.23
6(i). IN [95] INCVNDITATE [95] SONI [95] SONABO [95] TIBI [95] DOMINI [95] 1691[95]x2 times
(ii). [102]
35.5" 7.1.4 A
Thanks to Andrew Aspland for pointing it out.
13. Balderton.
The inscriptions need slight amendment:
6.
Y
7 J:T A
18 OR 42
The A is sideways. The inscription reads J:Taylor 1842
8. Also on the bell:
JEHOVA JIREH
2
Thanks to Peter White of Balderton.
Recent research at Taylors Bellfoundry has revealed that there were four bells prior to recasting in 1842
which weighed: Treble 4.1.23, 2nd 4.3.23, 3rd 6.2.3, and tenor 7.3.18. The third was probably the Daniel
Hedderly bell. The weights of the new five in 1842 were: 4.1.15, 4.2.2, 4.3.2, 5.3.19, and 8.2.21. The
reduction in weight to their current values is due to the removal of the canons and retuning. During 2000
the back bells were quarter turned.
16. Barnstone.
The bells have been rehung for swing chiming by Hayward Mills Associates.
Visited: 3.2003.
17. Barton in Fabis.
The tower here has a spire.
The missing bell was sold to Taylors in September 1878 when one of the two remaining
bells was rehung.
Thanks to Mary Stephens & Taylors Records.
22. Beckingham.
The date of the tenor is 1585, not as given.
23. Beeston, St. John the Baptist.
The bells have been rehung in a new fabricated steel frame for 10 bells, by Hayward Mills Associates, and
augmented to 10 with two new Taylor trebles.
1. [156] [M] [Decoration] 19 (T) 98 [Decoration]
Waist:
Reverse:
TO THE MEMORY OF
HAROLD AND MAY ALLTON
HARRY AND DOROTHY DARKINS
ST: MARY B V.
26" 4.2.24
2. [156] [M] [Decoration] 19 (T) 98 [Decoration]
Waist:
Reverse:
TO THE MEMORY OF
GEORGE HENRY CLIFT
BELLRINGER AND ENGINEER
1908 - 1997
S : MICHAEL & A A.
27" 4.3.13
Visited: 8.98.
24. Besthorpe.
Access has now been gained to the enclosed turret. The bell is inscribed:
1. THE GIFT OF THE REVD H : GORDON INCUMBENT J : HUNT C : W:. J : TAYLOR FECIT
LOUGHBRO 1846.
27.125” 3.2.9 D
The bell hangs by its decorated canons from a wooden headstock & plain bearings with a half wheel in a
oak frame for one bell. The gudgeons are hooped ones. The bell has now been rehung during 2003,
conservatively, by Hayward Mills Associates who reused most of the original fittings.
Visited: 16.7.2001 & 4.2004.
25. Bestwood Colliery Village.
The bell has now been examined at close quarters.
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1. 1818
19.875"
From the style of the numbering, the bell was cast by Thomas Mears of London. The bell is clearly second
hand in view of the date of the church (1882).
Visited: (with PLRH) 1.2.01.
26a. Bestwood Lodge, unconsecrated chapel.
The Lodge, now a hotel, has a family chapel. It has one bell in a turret. This must be the bell cast by
Taylors on 17th April 1863, 15.5” & weighing 1.0.1 which is mentioned under the entry 27.
Information from Brian & Pauline Miller, 7.2002.
27. Bestwood Park, Emmanuel.
The chapel was built in 1869 as indicated by the foundation stone. The earlier bell went to the
(unconsecrated) chapel in Bestwood Lodge where it still remains.
The turret has been scaffolded in October 2000, and the opportunity taken to examine it closely. Its
diameter is 16". The bell retains its canons and is swing chimed by lever. At the same time the fittings were
refurbished by Hayward Mills Associates.
Visited: 12.2000.
27a. Bestwood Park, St. Philip.
The church did not have a bell. A new church extension has been erected which includes a small brick
tower and 1 bell:
1. Blank
Lip: J. WARNER & SONS LONDON 1867
19.75" 1.1.19 C
The bell was formerly the tenor of two at Amber Hill, Lincolnshire and was bought and donated by the
Southwell Diocesan Guild of Ringers. It is hung for stationary chiming.
Visited: 5.96.
35a. Blidworth, St. Andrews Mission Church.
This modern building, erected in timber, does not contain a bell.
Visited: 2.97.
41. Bramcote.
During late 1999 the bells were restored, augmented and rehung in a new fabricated steel frame by
Hayward Mills Associates:
1. THE LITTLE BELL 19 (T) 99
Waist: SING TO THE LORD
A NEW SONG.
22" 2.1.8
2. ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS 19 (T) 99
Waist:
GLORY TO GOD
IN THE HIGHEST.
Reverse:
DAVID EDINBOROUGH, PRIEST IN CHARGE.
MARTIN E. PLACKETT}
VICTOR H. SMITHSON }
CHURCHWARDENS
23.5" 2.2.11
3. THE MILLENNIUM BELL 19 (T) 99
Waist:
REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS.
Reverse:
THESE BELLS WERE RESTORED
AND AUGMENTED TO CELEBRATE
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THE NEW MILLENNIUM.
25" 3.0.2
The canons were removed from the old three bells which were retuned. One set, which had the face of a
bishop on the outer face of the single canons, have been preserved and are on exhibition in the church. The
revised weights of the back three are 3.2.0, 4.0.17 and 5.1.14.
Visited: 11.99.
42. Brinsley, St. James the Great.
The two turrets are at the west end of the church and the bell is hung in the north-west one. Details of the
bell are correct. The bell was cast by Thomas II Mears of London in 1837.
Visited: 9.96.
44. Broughton Sulney.
The main inscription on the second bell should be:
2. PRYOR MEMORIAL BELL
Thanks to Henry Haslam of Keyworth.
Also the badge at the end of the inscription of the tenor should be [59].
47. Bulcote.
The bell has been rehung by Hayward Mills Associates. It has been examined at close quarters and the
initial cross is not [+ 123] as reported but a new one [+ 160]. Its diameter is 18.375” and it weighs 1.0.24.
Visited (at HMA’s works): 1.2003.
53. Calverton.
As part of the restoration of the bells, a new bell was cast to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the
Southwell Diocesan Guild of Ringers, and a new treble cast to make the bells up to 6.
1. (156) [M] [Decoration ] 19 (T) 97 [Decoration]
Waist:
THESE BELLS WERE
RESTORED AND AUGMENTED
FROM FOUR TO SIX
AT THE INSTIGATION OF
JONATHAN AND VALERIE SHAW
Reverse waist:
THE MILLENNIUM BELL
PETER HILL - PRIEST IN CHARGE
THANKS BE TO GOD !
24.875" 3.2.12
2. [Decoration] 19 (T) 96
Waist:
GIVEN BY THE
SOUTHWELL DIOCESAN GUILD
OF CHURCH BELL RINGERS
TO MARK THE
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS FOUNDATION.
Reverse waist:
[154]
1946 - 1996
27" 4.0.20
The old second (now fourth) bells inscription should read:
GOD [46] SAVE [46] HIS [46] CHVRCH [46] 1667 [46]
Waist:
(T)
* RECAST 1897 *
5
The old third ( now fifth) should read:
(i) QUEENS RECORD JUBILEE 1896
(ii) [Leaf Decoration]
Waist:
(T)
Reverse waist:
(Bust of Queen Victoria)
The letter D in FOUNDERS on the tenor is reversed.
Visited: 11.96 & 9.97.
49. Bulwell, St Mary.
The two small bells traded in to Taylors in 1860 weighed 1.2.3 & 1.2.22 respectively.
Information from Taylors Records.
57. Carlton, St Paul.
In a testamonial dated 22 February 1879 to Messrs Vickers & Co of Sheffield, the Vicar of Gedling, Rev
Orlando Forrester acknowledged that Naylor Vickers had supplied a steel bell some years previously to his
church at Carlton. Since St Paul’s was only built in 1885 to 1891, the bell must have been in the previous
small brick chapel of ease.
63. Caunton.
The bells were rehung during 2000 in a new fabricated steel frame for six bells designed by Hayward Mills
Associates, and augmented to four by the addition of a second hand treble (now the third of six) from
Apethorpe, Northants. Since then progressive augmentations to six have taken place.
In 2003 a new bell was cast by Taylors as a memorial to two of the leading organisers of the restoration of
the bells:
1.
[Vine leaf decoration]
Waist:
20 (T) 03
Reverse waist:
CAST
IN MEMORY OF
TERRY SMITH
& KEN RICKHUSS.
25.5” 3.2.25
In 2001 a second hand bell was donated by the Keltek Trust to make the second of six:
2.
Waist.
MEARS AND STAINBANK, FOUNDERS, LONDON, 1869.
SMITH & SONS,
ST. JOHN’S SQUARE,
CAMBERWELL.
26.625” 3.2.6
The bell was the second of the chime of three at the redundant church of All Saints church, New Shildon,
Durham. Smith & Sons were clock-makers.
3(i).
[157] IOH[N] [157] STOTT [157] GAVE [157] THIS [157] BELL [157] 1629
(ii). G [158] K R [158] B I [158] O
28.25" 3.2.2
The bell retains its canons, and hangs from a cast-iron canon retaining headstock with ball bearings. It was
cast by Thomas Norris of Stamford. The [N] of IOHN is reversed.
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Visited: 4.2000, 11.2001 & 4.2003.
67. Clarborough.
The ring is in the key of F sharp.
In 2015 the bells were augmented to 8 by the additions of 2 trebles and the old treble replaced..
1 of 8. [Vine leaf decoration]
Lower waist;
20(T)15
Reverse waist:
DEDICATED TO
MRS EDNA BRADLEY
CHURCHWARDEN AND OUR
WONDERFUL TOWER CAPTAIN
FROM 1994.
2 of 8. [Vine leaf decoration]
Lower waist;
3 of 8. . [Vine leaf decoration]
Lower waist;
20(T)15
(T)
RECAST 2015
The frame was modified to hold all 8 bells.
Visited: 7.2015.
68. Clayworth.
The 5th bell is the work of William I Oldfield of Doncaster, as is the tenor. The tenor bell does not have
any decoration on a second line.
During 1998 the bells were augmented to eight.
1. [156] [M] [Decoration] 19 (T) 98 [Decoration]
Waist:
THE MILLENNIUM BELL
GIVEN BY
PETER A. GULL
TOWER CAPTAIN
23" 2.3.12
2. [156] [M] [Decoration] 19 (T) 98 [Decoration]
Waist:
Reverse:
O SING TO THE LORD
A NEW SONG
GIVEN BY
THE BELL FUND COMMITTEE
23.5" 2.3.16
The frame was extended at both the upper and lower tiers.
Visited: 10.97.
69. Clifton, St Francis.
The original bell, now the second of the six, was cast for Taylors stock chime in 1957 & weighs 1.0.18.
During 2008 the bells have been augmented to six:
1.Blank
16.9” 1.0.5
2. JOHN TAYLOR & CO : FOUNDERS : LOUGHBOROUGH : ENGLAND :
17.5” 1.0.18
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3.
TAYLORS EAYRE & SMITH 2006
Waist.
GIVEN BY
SOUTHWELL DIOCESAN GUILD
OF CHURCH BELL RINGERS
TO MARK THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY
OF ITS FOUNDING
1946~2006
18.5” 1.1.4
4. TAYLORS * FOUNDERS * LOUGHBOROUGH * ENGLAND * 1924 *
19.5” 1.1.8
5.
* ENGLAND * 2000
20” 1.1.10
6. JOHN TAYLOR & CO * FOUNDERS * LOUGHBOROUGH * 1961 *
Waist.
TRINITY HOUSE
24” 2.2.12 E
The treble was cast by Hayward Mills Associates.
Visited: October 2008.
70. Clifton, Holy Trinity.
The tower is on the north side of the church.
Eight bells have been donated to the church:
1. GILLETT & JOHNSTON, CROYDON, 1924 (G)
13.5" 0.2.8
2. As 1.
14.625" 0.2.22
3. GILLETT & JOHNSTON, CROYDON 1924.
16" 0.3.18
Waist:
(G)
4. As 3.
17" 1.0.1
5. As 3.
19" 1.1.17
6. As 1.
20" 1.2.21
7. As 1.
22" 2.0.21
8. GILLETT & JOHNSTON, CROYDON 1924.
Waist:
I. M.
ISAAC PITT JULY 1924
(G)
25.5" 3.1.18 E
This set of bells were formerly hung as a chime at St. Paul’s Church, Smethwick. During late 1999 the
bells were hung for ringing at Clifton in a fabricated steel grillage frame, with fabricated steel headstocks,
pendulum sliders and ball bearings by Hayward Mills Associates. The service bell remains at the church.
Visited: 1.97 & 12.99.
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71. Clifton, St. Mary.
A new treble of eight bells was cast as part of the Southwell Diocesan Guild of Ringers 50th anniversary
celebrations and a new second bell added. The frame was extended, and the augmented bells dedicated in
September 1997.
1. [Decoration] 19 (T) 96
Waist:
GIVEN BY THE
SOUTHWELL DIOCESAN GUILD
OF CHURCH BELL RINGERS
TO MARK THE
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS FOUNDATION.
Reverse waist: [154]
1946 - 1996
22" 2.3.14
2. [Leaf decoration] 19 (T) 97 [Leaf decoration]
Waist:
LYNN FOX - TEAM VICAR
ROBERT OLDROYD } CHURCHWARDENS
IAN SULLEY
}
22.5" 2.3.18
The bells were hung during 1997.
The weights of the (now) seventh & tenor bells are 5.2.22 & 8.0.8, not as given.
Visited: 11.96, 8.97 & 10.97.
72. Clifton, Corpus Christi (R.C.).
The tower contains one bell.
1. RECAST BY JOHN TAYLOR & CO * LOUGHBOROUGH * 1964 *
Waist:
MARIA
27.5" 4.0.16
Hung dead from back to back channel section steels with a solenoid chiming clapper.
Visited: M. Semken 6.99.
75. Clumber.
In 2008 the bell fittings were refurbished by Messrs Taylors Eayre & Smith.
Visited: 2.2008.
76. Coddington, All Saints.
According to Taylors Records it was the treble of the old three bells that was cracked.
78. Colston Bassett, St John the Divine.
The frame is a composite one, wooden top & bottom sills with cast iron braces between, Pickford type
7.A.a.
Thanks to Martyn Marriott.
84. Cotgrave.
The second churchwardens name on the treble should be D. WOOLLARD and not as printed.
Thanks to Chris Birkby.
88. Cropwell Bishop.
In his book, The Church Bells of Essex, Walters comments that the old treble of four, recast in 1905, was
similar in character to a bell at Southchurch which is attributed to Geoffrey of Edmonton, who was casting
bells in London in 1303.
92. Dunham on Trent.
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The empty pit in the frame is now being filled by the addition of a sixth bell:
1. * John & Denison Taylor * founders * Loughborough * 1918
Incised on the waist: INSTALLED HERE
2003
IN MEMORY OF
D & M. W. A & E. B,
M. M, M. M, R. P.
23.5” 2.3.15
The bell is second hand and was cast as a muster bell for Sir John Jackson, of Throck by Stirling, Scotland.
The work has been undertaken by Messrs Taylors assisted by the Guild Bell Repair Fund team.
Visited: 3.2003.
93. Eakring.
In 2010 the installation was refurbished and the bells augmented. The frame, which sat across the middle of
the tower was moved sideways and new framework provided for two new bells. The existing three bells
were rehung on ball bearings, and the tenor tuned down to the note of G so that the bells are now in a major
key. The tenor now weighs 7.0.26. A secondhand bell from a church in Lincolnshire was donated to
increase the ring to 4 bells:
1. [88] [ ihc 87] [89]
29.5” 4.0.12
The bell was cast by George Heathcote of Chesterfield circa 1550.
In 2011 another secondhand bell was acquired via the Keltek Trust to make the treble of 5 bells:
1. WILLIAM HATCH MADE ME RI SI CW 1651
28” 4.0.0
Visited: 10.2009 & 7.2010.
94. East Bridgford.
The bell recast in 1844 weighed 9.0.7.
Two new bells have been cast by Taylors to augment the ring to eight. The work was undertaken by
Hayward Mills Associates, who altered and extended the Gillett & Johnston frame, to accommodate all
eight bells on one level. New cast-iron H frames were provided. The tenor bell was found to have a large
void in the crown, and the bell was repaired by Messrs Soundweld.
1. [Vine leaf decoration]
Waist. EAST BRIDGFORD
GOLDEN JUBILEE
E. R. II
2002.
Reverse waist. 20[T]02
26.5” 4.1.14
2. . [Vine leaf decoration]
Waist. IN MEMORIAM
LESLIE AND DORIS HAND
Reverse waist. 20[T]02
27.5” 4.2.6
Visited: 10.02.
East Leake, Our Lady of the Angels R.C.
In 2002 the church acquired the bell formerly at the Church of St Aloysius, Hathern upon its closure.
1.Blank
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Waist. 1842
14.375” 0.2.6
It was cast by John Taylor of Loughborough & was rehung by them at Hathern in 1917. Before that,
apparently it was the bell at Shepshed, St Winifride, R.C., so it is now in its third home.
Thanks to Geoff Pick.
99. East Retford, St. Swithun.
The treble weighs 4.1.14, the 8th weighs 12.0.0, and the inscription on the tenor should read:
10(i). THIS PEAL OF EIGHT BELLS, CAST, AND PUT UP IN THE CHURCH OF EAST RETFORD
A.D.1835
(ii) THOMAS MEARS OF LONDON FOUNDER [ ] [ ]
Waist:
(T)
RECAST 1968
L. SHORLAND-BALL VICAR
V.K.HALLAM } WARDENS
B.PEACH
}
Reverse waist:
JOSHUA COTTAM. ESQR
}
EDWARD CROMWELL BROWN ESQR
} BAILIFFS
THOMAS FRANCIS BECKWITH B.D. VICAR
JOHN PARKER ESQR
}
WILLIAM CLARK GENT }
AUDITORS
JOHN COTTAM TREASURER
WILLIAM NEWTON TOWN CLERK
JOHN HOWE
}
RICHARD OATES } CHURCH WARDENS
Waist:
COMMITTEE
JOHN PARKER ALDERMAN
WILLIAM CLARK ALDERMAN
JOSHUA COTTAM ALDERMAN
WILLIAM MEEKLEY ALDERMAN
GEORGE THORNTON ALDERMAN
GEORGE HUDSON ALDERMAN
THOMAS APPLEBY ALDERMAN
JOHN COTTAM ALDERMAN
EDWARD PARKER ALDERMAN
50” 23.0.7 E flat.
Thanks to John Coates of East Retford.
100. East Stoke.
The installation has been restored by Hayward Mills Associates. The frame has been repaired &
consolidated, the bells have been rehung on cast-iron canon retaining headstocks with ball bearings, and the
rest of the fittings replaced.
The bells weigh:
1.
4.2.3
2.
4.3.18
3.
6.2.16
4.
9.2.14.
A dendrochronological analysis of the replaced bottom sill of the tenor pit has indicated that the last heart
wood ring dates to 1570. With the sapwood to be considered it would appear that the timber was felled in
the range 1585 to 1610. As the bells date from 1591 in the altered frame, it seems most likely that the frame
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was built as a three bell frame in 1590/1, and quickly altered for the new four bells cast in 1591.
Visited: 8.2004 & 24.12.2005.
107. Egmanton.
The inscriptions on these bells should read:
1. WE PRAISE THEE O GOD [Vine]
Waist: TO THE GLORY OF GOD
PRESENTED BY MRS.M.O.GIBSON
Reverse waist: J : TAYLOR & CO FOUNDERS
LOUGHBOROUGH
1892.
29” 4.3.27
2. RING IN THE LOVE OF TRUTH AND RIGHT [Vine]
Waist & reverse waist: As 1.
31.75” 6.2.3
3. J : TAYLOR & CO FOUNDERS LOUGHBOROUGH [Decoration]
Waist:
THESE BELLS WERE
PRESENTED BY MRS.M.O.GIBSON
IN MEMORY OF HER LATE PARENTS
FRANCIS AND ANN TOMPKIN
WHO RESIDED MANY YEARS
IN THIS PARISH.
OCTOBER 6TH 1892.
Reverse waist, incised:
G. D. MCGHEE VICAR
J. S. PROWELL }
H. SMITH
}
C.W.
1893
35” 8.0.5 A
Hung in a composite wooden frame for 3 bells (Pickford type 7.A.a) all by Taylors in 1893 when they
recast the old 3. The bells are hung on cast-iron box section headstocks and plain bearings. This installation
was the first ever by Taylors using this type of headstock.
Visited: 8.2000.
108 Elston.
In 2010 the bells were rehung with ball bearings. The frame was completely cleaned down and repainted by
voluntary labour.
109. Elston Hall.
The bells were ordered by Gillett & Bland from Taylors. The weights should read: 2 nd 0.1.18, sharp 3rd
0.1.18 and 3rd 0.2.9. The diameters were: 11.75”, 12”, 12.25”, 12.875”, 14.25”, 15.625”, 16”, 17.25” and
19.5”.
112. Elton.
The frame here is a low sided king post frame, Pickford type 5.L,probably dating from 1856 when the
tower was rebuilt.
Thanks to Chris Brooke.
114. Everton.
The bells were rehung by Mears in 1926. The front four bells retain their canons and hang from their
original wooden headstocks with ball bearings placed on the old hooped gudgeons. The two tenors do not
have canons and are hung from cast-iron headstocks bearing Mears’ name, with single row ball bearings.
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The frame consists of a wooden low-sided frame containing the front four bells and the two tenors are hung
between the side of this and two cast-iron side frames.
Thanks to Mick Exton for this information.
115. Farndon.
The fittings on the bells were by Thomas Mallaby of Masham, early in the 20th century. In late 1998 the
bells and frame were removed from the tower for restoration and augmentation to six by Hayward Mills
Associates. The frame, on close examination, was found to be dated 1703 in two separate places. The old
treble was found to be un-tuneable and so replaced. It was placed in the church, but is now in store. The
bells were rehung in a fabricated steel frame for six bells, with cast-iron headstocks and ball bearings. The
dedication was on 25th June 1999. The ring now consists of:
1. [156] [M] [Vine leaf decoration] 19 (T) 99 [Vine leaf decoration]
Waist. JOHN QUARRELL - RECTOR
GEORGE HARPUR
} CHURCHWARDENS
DAVID LOCKWOOD }
Reverse waist. 'ANNUNCIATION'
27.5" 4.1.25
2. J : TAYLOR & SON FOUNDERS LOUGHBOROUGH : A : D : 1846.
29" 4.1.1
3. [156] [M] [Vine leaf decoration] 19 (T) 99 [Vine leaf decoration]
Waist.
Reverse waist.
THE
FORSBERRY
BELL
[St. Peters keys]
ST. PETER
5.0.2
4th. As 2nd in main text.
5.2.7
5th. As 3rd in main text.
7.1.10
6th. As 4th in main text.
9.0.18
The second was one of the displaced chime bells from St. Mary's R.C. Church, Ryde, Isle of Wight, and
was purchased and presented by the Southwell Diocesan Guild of Ringers.
Visited: 6.99.
117. Finningley.
In the Taylor Foundry inspection books there is a note that an inspection in April 1910 noted that the
fittings were by Mallaby (of Barnby Don) ‘about 20 years ago’.
This church has now been transferred to the Diocese of Sheffield.
118 Flawborough.
On the redundancy of the church the important 14th century bells have been removed for safe keeping. They
have been loaned to the Taylor Bellfoundry Museum & are on exhibition there.
Visited: GAD 10.2009.
118a. Flawborough Hall.
In 1946 Taylors provided a bell, 17” diameter, weighing 1.0.8 for the clock there.
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Taylors Records.
121. Flintham.
Taylors inspected in January 1905. Their comments show that the frame was Pickford type 4.2, with each
bell next to the tower wall, the treble being on the south side. There was consideration of augmenting the
bells to five at that time.
122. Forest Town.
The trustees mentioned on the waist of the bell should read:
F. HOPKINS
C. M. WALROND
H. W. ELDRED
There was a previous bell, provided when the church was built in 1911. Taylors report in 1935 said it was
‘feeble and cracked’, but did not identify the founder.
Part 2 of Church Bells of Nottinghamshire:
124. Gedling.
The 5th & 7th bells were rebalanced at Hayward Mills Associates in April 2007. At that time the opportunity
was taken to weigh them:
5. 5.3.20
7. 8.1.18
Thanks to Peter Hayward.
130. Gringley on the Hill.
The bells were augmented in January 2002 to six by the addition of two second hand treble bells:
1(i). Blank.
Waist.
Lower waist.
CAST 1924
MEARS & STAINBANK, FOUNDERS LONDON.
29.5” 5.0.11
2(ii). CAST BY JOHN WARNER & SONS LONDON 1867.
Waist.
[ Royal Arms]
PATENT
Reverse waist (incised).
GIVEN
IN MEMORY OF
PAUL DAVID ANDREWS
1982-2000
29.875” 4.3.16
The bells were hung by Taylors with cast-iron headstocks and ball bearings in the existing frame. The
second bell came from Sheldwich, Kent.
Visited: 1.2002.
135. Harby.
The tower is at the south-east corner of the church. The unhung bell came from the old church.
In 2013 the bells were rehung by the Whitechapel Bellfoundry, and augmented to 6 by the addition of a
second-hand treble bell from Saxlingham Nethergate, Norfolk. The canons were removed from the old
bells and they were retuned.
Treble. MEARS & STAINBANK, FOUNDERS, LONDON.
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THE TREBLE & 2ND BELL WERE GIVEN
TO COMPLETE THE OCTAVE
BY
R. W. PITT, RECTOR.
1908.
Reverse:
[Day of Eye badge]
Waist:
24.5” 3.0.11
Weights of the back 5 after rehanging are 2.3.27, 3.3.7, 3.3.21, 4.2.15 & 6.2.18.
Information from Matthew Smith, and the Whitechapel Bellfoundry..
136. Harworth.
The frame consists of cast-iron H frames. These are mounted on fabricated girders which consist of two
pieces of channel mounted back to back with a gap between. These are riveted to a top plate.
The tenor bell is for 1893 a very good bell, with almost perfect harmonics:
852, 633, 512, 426 & 216 Hz.
Visited: 2.2005.
139. Hayton.
Sadly these bells have been rehung dead during 2000 from a steel grillage, and the old frame removed. The
bells were not weighed whilst out of the tower.
Visited: 1.2002.
141. Hickling.
The bells were rehung in a new low-sided fabricated steel frame for 8 bells at the end of 1995 by Hayward
Mills Associates. The rope circle in the new frame is clockwise. In 1996 a new bell, the second of eight was
added:
2. CAST TO A GILLETT & JOHNSTON PROFILE BY JOHN TAYLOR & CO.
Waist.
19(T)94
26.625" 4.3.12
The bell was a stock bell cast by Taylors, cast for the obvious purpose as indicated by its inscription. It was
found to fit with the existing Hickling bells. In 1998 the octave was completed by the addition of a new
treble bell:
1. [Vine leaf decoration]
Waist.
19(T)98
25.875" 4.1.16
In 2012 the 6th bell cracked during ringing. It has been removed from the ring & is on exhibition. The new
bell, installed in 2013 is:
6.
Waist.
DIAMOND JUBILEE EIIR
20(T)12
COX DODD
GRAVES PARKER
BANNER WAINER
WATSON HORTER
KIRKMAN HERRICK
S & R ROOKE CORBETT
E & B PARKES SAMWORTH
A & A THOMAS C & K.J WHITE
JG & EEM PARKES QUORN HUNT
WOOLLEY, TIMMS CARTMELL, IRVING
Reverse waist.
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FRASER WATTS
BULMER McEWAN
C&G FORD R MEAKIN
J&G BLOOR COLLISHAW
COMBELLACK RJ & PL STANLEY
SCARBOROUGH JP & EA ROBINSON
WADKIN FAMILY CHALAL FAMILY
BAILLIE & BUTTERS M JORDAN & A TERRY
WA ROBINSON FAMILY CADOGAN-RAWLINSON
33” 7.0.5
Visited: 5.96 & 8.98.
145. Holme Pierrepont.
The bells have been rehung in a new fabricated steel frame with all new fittings by Hayward Mills
Associates in 2009. A new galley ringing chamber has been constructed lower in the tower. The weights of
the bells after removal of the canons (on the back 5) and retuning are:
4.2.21, 5.1.13, 6.1.7, 7.0.3, 8.0.26 & 11.1.14.
Visited 12.2009.
146. Hoveringham.
Recent research at Messrs Taylors has revealed a note about the old three here. They were weighed on 2nd
May 1865 having been delivered to the foundry:
1. 23.625"
2. 26.5"
3. 29.125"
2.2.19
3.1.12
4.3.26
Cast 1729
Thus it was the tenor which was reused in the newly built church. The founder of the treble was probably
William Noone of Nottingham.
147. Hucknall, St. John.
The bell is 21.25" in diameter, and weighs 2.0.13.
Visited: 3.2000, & further information from Taylors Records.
148. Hucknall, St Mary Magdalene.
The weight of the second bell is 4.1.14, not as printed.
149. Hucknall, Ss Peter & Paul.
The church was built in 1966, not as stated. The old church still stands though no details of any bells
survive.
Thanks to Chris Brooke.
155. Kelham, St Wilfrid.
In 2015 the bells were rehung with all new fittings in the old wooden frame which was strengthened. At the
same time a second-hand bell from the closed church at New Humberstone, Leicester was installed.
1. J. TAYLOR AND CO LOUGHBOROUGH 1886
27.25” 4.0.17
The back 3 bells were weighed and came out at 4.2.15, 6.1.16 & 7.1.25.
Visited: 2.2015.
157. Keyworth, Mary Ward College
The bell was inscribed:
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1. Blank
Waist: THEIR SOUND GOES OUT THROUGH ALL THE EARTH Ps. 19. 1969.
19 (T) 69
23”
It was scrapped in 1981/2.
159a. Kimberley Hall.
The Inscription Books at Taylors give the inscription of the new bell as:
1. T. OSBORN DOWNHAM FECIT 1781
RECAST 1899
19.25” 1.2.13
The old bell weighed 1.2.5.
163. Kirkby in Ashfield, St Wilfrid.
The tenor weighs 8.3.3, not as indicated.
The old frame was built locally to designs by Taylors in 1866 when they sent a model of the suggested new
frame to Kirkby.
The bells have been rehung by Hayward Mills Associates in a new fabricated steel frame for eight bells in
one level and the bells rehung with their refurbished fittings. At the same time two new treble bells have
been provided:
1. [Vine leaf decoration]
Waist. TO THE GLORY OF GOD
2001
Lower waist.
20(T)01
22" 2.2.24
2. [Vine leaf decoration]
Waist.
IN MEMORY OF
ESTHER TODD
BENEFACTRESS
AND LIFELONG WORSHIPPER.
Lower waist.
20(T)01
22.625" 2.3.2
A new floor has been provided above the bells to alleviate weathering problems and as part of a sound
control system.
Visited: 3.2001.
168. Kneesall.
The bells hang from cast iron headstocks, not as printed.
169. Kneeton.
The inscriptions on all three bells should read:
O
J : TAYLOR & C.. FOUNDERS LOUGHBOROUGH MDCCCXCII
All the bells were recast in 1892. The weights are not as published but are 3.3.17, 4.3.1 & 6.0.1.
In January 2001 the bells were augmented to four by the addition of a second hand bell from a church in
Wales:
Treble. * JOHN TAYLOR & CO * FOUNDERS * LOUGHBOROUGH * 1968
23” 2.1.23
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The frame was extended by Hayward Mills Associates using second hand low sided castings on a steel
frame. The flat top treble bell hangs from a fabricated steel headstock with ball bearings.
Visited: 6.96 & 1.2001.
175. Langford.
The bell frame here was examined by Christopher Dalton who expressed the opinion that it dated from the
mid to late 17th century. The old treble bell (according to the Morris Manuscripts at the Leicester Record
Office (DE 2641/86)) was inscribed:
1. ihc [Fleur-de-lis] ihc [Fleur-de-lis]
This would appear to be a bell by one of the Heathcote family of Chesterfield.
181. Lenton, Holy Trinity.
The ring has been restored during 1999 to 2001. The treble and second have been replaced by Taylors. The
bells have been rehung in a new fabricated steel frame by Hayward Mills Associates for eight bells, and
rehung with all new fittings. The canons have been removed from the old bells. New floors have been
provided above the bells (as part of a sound control system), in the base of the new frame and a new ringing
chamber floor built. The new bells are:
1. [Vine leaf decoration]
Waist:
IN MEMORIAM
DOROTHY DAWSON
OF GEDLING,
1907-1998.
Reverse waist:
19(T)99
25" 4.2.16
2. MEARS & STAINBANK, FOUNDERS, LONDON, 1902.
Waist:"GIVE PEACE IN OUR TIME, O LORD"
Reverse waist:
W. ROBERT LOVATT, PRIEST IN CHARGE
HAROLD G. LOW
}
CHURCHWARDENS
LINFORD G. STEVENS }
19(T)96
RECAST BY THE
SOUTHWELL DIOCESAN GUILD
OF CHURCH BELL RINGERS
TO MARK THE
`
50TH ANNIVERSARY
OF ITS FOUNDATION
[154]
26" 4.3.16
The weights after tuning:
1.
4.2.16
2.
4.3.16
3.
4.3.15
4.
5.1.12
5.
6.
7.
8.
5.1.16
5.1.24
6.1.6
8.0.2
The old treble bells are now at East Ogwell, Devon and Linby, Nottinghamshire respectively.
Visited: 10.98 & 3.99.
182. Linby.
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The bells have been rehung in a new fabricated steel frame for six bells by Hayward Mills Associates and
augmented to six. The new second of six was previously the second at Lenton but displaced at the reordering there.
1. [Vine leaf decoration]
Waist:
'REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS'
KEITH H. TURNER - RECTOR
BRIAN W. WHITELOCKS CHURCHWARDENS
KEITH TUNSTALL
23.5” 3.1.6
2. MEARS & STAINBANK, FOUNDERS, LONDON, 1902
Waist:
"GIVE PEACE IN OUR TIME, O LORD"
ALAN H. WATTS, VICAR
FREDERICK WRIGHT, J.P.}
HENRY CRAWDSON,
}
WARDENS
ALBERT BALL C.C.
}
FREDERICK BALL C.C. }
25.625” 3.3.17
3. T MEARS OF LONDON FECIT 1826 [Decoration]
25” 3.1.20
4(i). T MEARS OF LONDON FECIT 1826 [Decoration]
(ii). GEORGE SWINTON CHURCHWARDEN
27” 4.0.26
5(i). T MEARS OF LONDON FECIT 1826
D
(ii). REV THOMAS HURT RECTOR
29” 4.3.0
6(i). T MEARS OF LONDON FECIT 1826
(ii). ANDREW MONTAGUE AGED 11 YEARS 1826
31.25” 5.3.16 C sharp.
Visited: 5.98 & 8.98.
184. Lound.
The bell by T. J. Baker was not recast by Taylors but transferred to the Bellfoundry Museum where it is on
display.
192a. Mansfield Roman Catholic Church.
Taylors forwarded a bell 18.75”, 1.1.15 in July 1879.
Mansfield, St Philip Neri (RC).
A small tower over the East end containing 1 bell.
1. Waist: CARRS OF SMETHWICK MADE ME
1924
Opposite:
SAINT GABRIEL
VENITE EXULTEMUS DOMINO
31.5" c 6.75cwt
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A flat headed bell hung from a wooden headstock with a wrought iron lever. Plain bearings, wooden
frame, independent clapper & crown staple.
Visited: Andrew Higson, 1.2005.
193. Mansfield Woodhouse.
The unhung sanctus bell is now in the ringing chamber. It weighs 1.0.9.
Visited: 12.96.
194. Maplebeck, St Radegund.
The three bells were rehung in a new fabricated steel frame set out for an enlarged ring by Hayward Mills
Associates during 2008. The medieval second bell was appreciably sharp of the other two, so it has been
removed from the ring and hung dead as a service bell.
A replacement second hand bell has been provided:
2. GILLETT & JOHNSTON, CROYDON, 1921. (G)
Waist.
VICTORY.
Reverse waist:
TO THE GLORY OF GOD
AND IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY OF WILLIAM HORDEN.
FOR MANY YEARS FOREMAN AND RINGER OF THE
KETTERING BELFRY.
HE DIED OCT. 21. 1920.
3.2.1
This was originally one of the ring of 12 at Kettering parish church, displaced when a new ring was
provided.
During 2009 the bells were augmented to 4 by the addition of a second-hand treble:
1.Blank.
Waist.
Reverse waist.
TRINITY HOUSE, LONDON
19[T]68
23” 2.3.11
The weights of the old 3 are 2.1.15, 3.1.21 & 4.1.7.
Visited: 2.2008 & 7.2009.
195. Mapperley, St Jude.
The church opened as a chapel of ease in 1877. It was extended in 1915, 1923 & 1928. The bell was cast
from two smaller bells weighing 1.1.10 & 2.1.25, the latter being a Warner bell.
Information via Chris Pickford & Taylors Records.
195a. Mapperley Hospital.
There was a chapel here which has one bell hung in a high western turret:
1. Wall/ * TAYLORS * FOUNDERS * / Wall
17" 1.0.3
The bell was cast in 1927. When revisited in 2001 the bell was out of the turret & its whereabouts are
unknown.
Visited: 10.93 & 2.2001.
200. Misterton.
The bells are in a minor key.
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204a. Newark, St. Augustine.
This mission church does not possess a bell.
Visited: 1.97.
207a. Newark, St. Leonard (New).
The new church contains one bell, hung dead in an open brick tower.
1. Blank.
Waist:
19 [T] 27
RECAST 1974
17" 1.0.22
Visited: 11.89.
217. North Collingham, All Saints.
The name of the first churchwarden on the third bell is LESITER, not as printed.
The tenor weight is 9.3.4, not as printed.
Thanks to Chris Pickford.
222. Norton Cuckney.
The weight of the tenor is 10.1.18, not as printed.
224. Nottingham, All Saints.
The bells here were retuned during 1999, and rehung in a new fabricated steel frame set out for 10 bells by
Hayward Mills Associates, using the old fittings. After retuning they weighed:
1.
6.0.2
5.
8.2.23
2.
6.2.12
6.
8.3.2
3.
7.0.20
7.
11.2.20
4.
7.2.14
8.
16.1.3
Also the inscription of the tenor should read:
O
8. JOHN TAYLOR & C.. LOUGHBOROUGH BELLFOUNDERS A : D 1864.
In 2004 the bells were augmented to 10.
1 of 10. [Vine leaf decoration]
Waist.
20(T)04
27” 5.2.2
2 of 10. [Vine leaf decoration]
Waist.
20(T)04
Reverse.
THESE BELLS
WERE RESTORED AND AUGMENTED BY
THE NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY S. C. R.
WITH THE SUPPORT OF
THE SOUTHWELL D. G.
28.25” 6.0.10
Thanks to Ben Kipling for pointing out the error.
Visited: 3.99 & 9.2004.
229. Nottingham, St. Bartholomew.
Whitechapel Bellfoundry records indicate they supplied a bell, 18" diameter, at a cost of £14.15.0 to this
church in 1904.
230. Nottingham, St Catherine.
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On removal from the turret the bells were found to be inscribed:
1. J. TAYLOR & CO
O
LOUGHBOROUGH
O
2. All as 1.
Visited: 1.2005.
240. Nottingham, St. Mary.
The weight of the old Lester and Pack tenor was 34.2.8.
246. Nottingham, St Peter.
The weights of the two trebles are incorrectly given. They are:
Treble. 3.2.4
Second. 3.2.7
Thanks to Peter Hayward.
247. Nottingham, St Philip
In 1963 a bell from here was scrapped at Taylors, weighing 4.2.13 & being 26.625” in diameter.
250a. Nottingham City Hospital, Chapel of St. Luke.
The chapel has a round tower at the south-west corner of the church containing one bell.
1. * JOHN TAYLOR & CO. * LOUGHBOROUGH * 1903
20" 1.3.9
Hung for swing chiming from a wrought iron bar headstock with a wheel and plain bearings. The frame
consists of four steel joists.
Visited: 3.97.
251. Nuthall.
Some of the diameters and weights, and the inscription on the 7th are wrong. They should read:
5.
28"
4.2.2
6.
29.25" 4.1.22
7. As 6.
31.25" 4.2.18
Part 3 of Church Bells of Nottinghamshire:
The two drawings of bells with old and modern fittings are reproduced courtesy of Alan Frost.
253. Ollerton.
Chris Pickford has found the following in the Guildhall Library in the Thwaites & Reed Manuscripts:
Ms 6788/9 p.874 - 6 June 1875. Six hemispherical bells and ringing machine for Cecil G. Savile Foljambe
of Ollerton, Notts - fixed at Ollerton church. Bells 0-3-6 B, 0-3-15 A, 0-3-25 G, 1-0-20 F sharp, 1-1-22 E,
and 1-3-2 D (total 7-0-6). Present bell (estimated 6-2-14 in G) retained as hour bell.
Thanks to Chris Pickford.
257. Orston.
The photograph on page 173 shows the Revd C. J. Sturton in the centre. He was a well-known ringing
figure in the area earlier this century. Information from Peter White.
The founder of the 3rd bell is wrongly attributed. It was cast by Henry III Oldfield.
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262. Papplewick.
The bells were partially tuned and rehung with new fittings by Taylors in 1898. They were in a minor key.
In 1996 the bells were rehung in a new two-tier frame by Eayre and Smith for 6 bells. At this time they
were augmented to 5 bells:
1. THOMAS MEARS & SON OF LONDON FECIT 1810 [Decoration]
25.75” 3.1.0
2. EDWD ARNOLD LEICESTER FECIT 1794 WM TAGG CHURCHWARDEN
28.75” 4.0.25
3. e l e n a [6]
29”
4.2.6
4(i). I sweetly toling men do call to taste on meats that feeds the soole
(ii).
1620 [40]
31.125” 5.1.1
5. [+44] IHESVS BE OVR SPEED 1609 [40]
33.5” 6.1.12 Bb
The tenor was formerly the treble at Plumtree, discarded when the new 6 were installed, and the treble was
the treble at Bagworth, Leicestershire.
The frame and fittings are the work of Eayre and Smith of Melbourne, Derbyshire, and consist of canon
retaining headstocks, ball bearings, complete new fittings and the frame consisting of the two tenors in Hframes and the four treble pits being low-sided castings above the tenor pits.
Visited: 10.96.
265. Pleasley Vale.
Taylors Records indicate the bell was provided in 1961:
1. * JOHN TAYLOR & CO * FOUNDERS * LOUGHBOROUGH * 1961
16.25" 0.3.12
266. Plumtree.
In 2009 the bells were augmented to 8 by the addition of two new trebles cast by Eijsbouts for Hayward
Mills Associates:
1. HAYWARD MILLS ASSOCIATES NOTTINGHAM 2009
Waist.
ROYAL EIJSBOUTS
Lower waist.
HARK HOW ALL THE WELKIN RINGS
GLORY TO THE KING OF KINGS
26.9” 5.0.20
2. HAYWARD MILLS ASSOCIATES NOTTINGHAM
Waist.
ROYAL EIJSBOUTS
Lower waist.
RING IN THE LOVE OF TRUTH AND RIGHT
2009
27.9” 5.2.1
The frame was re-organised to accommodate them.
Visited:12.2010.
268. Radcliffe on Trent.
In the discussion about the two treble bells provided in 1886, it was suggested they were cast separately as
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they were billed three months apart. In actual fact both bells were cast on 20th March 1886.
.
The old second bell, allocated to Johannes de Stafford, c 1370, may well have been cast by William Nobull
(Noble) of Leicester, ‘bell yettere’ who was sued by the Vicar & 7 others of Radcliffe for an unspecified
debt in the Court of Pleas (CP 647) in 1422.
269. Radford, All Souls.
The bell weighs 2.0.25.
270. Radford, Christ Church.
Mr. John Severn informs me that this church was demolished in 1950.
274. Rainworth.
A new mission church was built here in 1913. Taylors provided a small bell, 12" diameter and weighing
0.1.14.
276. Ranby.
The previous church here had a single bell cast by Taylors in 1898. It was 16" diameter and weighed 1.0.0.
284. Rolleston.
The bells have been rehung and augmented to six by Hayward Mills Associates in a new fabricated steel
frame with all new fittings lower in the tower. The old Robert Lee frame has been preserved in situ. The
treble is a stock bell from Taylors.
1(i). THY KINGDOM COME, O GOD. 20(T)00
(ii). [Vine leaf decoration]
27.375” 5.1.0
2. [Vine leaf decoration] 20(T)01
Waist. ‘O PRAISE YE THE LORD.’
SUSAN SPENCER~PARISH PRIEST
CATHARINE HAYDOCK }
RAY LOWE
}
CHURCHWARDENS
30” 5.1.26
There is a slight error in the inscription of the tenor bell in that after the date (1778) on the second line of
the inscription there is badge [159].
The weights of the back four after tuning, are 7.0.9, 8.1.1, 9.3.23 and 13.3.24.
Visited: 4.2001 & 9.2001.
287. Saundby, St. Martin.
The church, now vested in the Churches Conservation Trust, formerly the Redundant Churches Fund,
contains three salvaged bellframes. These are from Kinoulton, Morton and Rempstone. Also present is a
side frame unit from the very important frame by Thomas Hilton of Wath on Dearne, from Darton,
Yorkshire, sadly scrapped when the bells were restored.
289. Scarrington.
The bell were removed, restored and augmented to four by the addition of a tenor, the old second from
Plumtree, Nottinghamshire in 2002. They hang in a new steel fabricated H frame for six bells and the old
frame preserved, sitting on the top grillage of the new. The back three bells have canon retaining
headstocks and bell bearings, whilst the treble, which had already lost its canons has a box section cast-iron
headstock. The bells weighed 3.0.24, 4.1.20 and 6.0.18 on removal. As all were medieval, none were tuned.
After tuning the tenor weighs 8.0.24. A further augmentation to five took place in February 2004 when the
treble of six was added. The bell was a second hand buoy bell acquired through the Keltek Trust, cast by
Taylors of Loughborough.
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1. Blank
Waist.
Reverse waist. Incised:
TRINITY HOUSE
In memory of David
and Phyllis Stent
Cast on:
19[T]70
Incised: And Elsa & Edna
McMahon
24” 2.3.8
Finally in 2007 the ring was completed by the addition of the missing second of six:
2.
Waist.
TAYLORS EAYRE AND SMITH 2006
GIVEN BY
SOUTHWELL DIOCESAN GUILD
OF CHURCH BELL RINGERS
TO MARK THE 60th ANNIVERSARY
OF IT’S FOUNDING
1946~2006.
25.5” 3.0.2
Visited: 9.2001, 2.2002 & 1.2007.
292. Selston.
The bell-frame is by Fred Pembleton, but is of composite construction. It has steel R.S.J's for the top and
bottom cills and re-uses the Barwell cast-iron braces. Extra braces have been fabricated in steel.
Thanks to Adrian Dempster for the information.
293. Shelford, St. Peter & St. Paul.
The frame here is not placed diagonally in the tower. Since I have visited the tower many times I have to
admit that I am at a loss as to the reason for this mistake.
Thanks to Brian Mills for pointing out the error.
In 2012 bells 2, 3 & 6 were replaced with modern bells. The old bells were hung dead for the clock to
chime on.
2. [Vine leaf decoration] 20(T)11[Vine leaf decoration]
30”
3. [Vine leaf decoration] 20(T)11[Vine leaf decoration]
Waist, incised.
BRIAN
ROBERT B MILLS
6-6-1937 6-5-2003
32.5”
6. EXULTARE SUPER CAELOS DEUS ET IN OMNEM TERRAM GLOROA TUO
Waist.
P. M. 1960
Incised.
BETTY
JOAN E CHEETHAM M B E
FOR SERVICES TO THE
LOCAL COMMUNITY
Reverse lower waist.
JOHN TAYLOR & CO
FOUNDERS
LOUGHBOROUGH
43” 15.0.3
The tenor was formerly the single bell at Weaste R.C church, Lancashire.
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294. Shelton.
The third line on both bells is a line of decoration, [46] just above the soundbow. The two bells weigh
1.1.26 and 1.3.8 after restoration by Taylors. They are a lever chiming pair.
295. Sherwood, St Martin.
In October 2014 the bell which hadn’t been used for many years was scrapped. It weighed 0.3.14.
Although blank it look typical of the products of the Birmingham bell foundries.
Thanks to Peter Hayward.
296. Shireoaks.
The tower is a central tower.
The bellframe for five bells all dates from 1863, and is by Taylors. They sent it out on 17 th August 1863.
298. Skegby, St Andrew.
The old tenor was not the work of Edward Seller of York, but was by John Halton of Wingfield.
300. Sneinton, St. Christopher.
Minor repairs were effected to the bell in the western turret during January 1996 by Hayward Mills
Associates who obtained a rubbing of the bell.
1(i). * John Taylor & Co. * founders * Loughborough * 1910
(ii) Line of leaf decoration.
302. Sneinton, St. Matthias.
The bell is inscribed:
O
J : TAYLOR & C.. LOUGHBOROUGH 1867
It was rehung dead with an electrically operated chiming clapper by Hayward Mills Associates in
November 1995.
303. Sneinton, St. Stephen.
The frame has now been dendrochronologically dated, and a felling date for the timbers has been found to
be 1654.
In April 2008 the bells were rehung dead in the old frame and augmented to four by the addition of a
second-hand tenor bell. All bells are fitted with electric chiming hammers. The damaged third bell was
repaired by Soundweld.
1. Weight 2.0.22
2. Weight 2.3.25
3. Weight 3.0.23
4.
IOHN RUDHALL FECT * J826 * * * * * * *
33.5” 7.1.21
Visited: 3/2008.
Thanks also to Alison Arnold of the Nottingham Dendrochronological Dating Laboratory.
306. South Leverton.
The diameters of the two trebles have been transposed, the treble IS larger than the second bell!
The frame and fittings are by James III Harrison of Barton on Humber sometime in the period 1800-30, so
as usual with Harrison the canons have been removed from the bells.
Visited: 2/2009.
307. South Muskham.
Taylor records indicate that the old frame was a 'triangular' one. This, I assume, means it was a short
headed frame.
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310. Southwell Minster.
The flat 6th bell weighs 6.3.5.
Tony Clayton has brought my attention to a plaque on the Minster walls which states that Thomas
Wymondsold of Lambeth in the County of Surrey gave to this church a set of chimes and 20s. for ever
toward the keeping of them. It is dated 1693. Sadly the chimes were lost, along with the bells in the great
fire in 1711.
316. Stapleford, St Helen.
The old three bells were rehung by James Barwell, the Birmingham bellfounder in the late 19th century.
Also there is a receipt in the Nottingham Record Office from Barwells dated May 1902.
Thanks to Chris Pickford who found a Barwell catalogue of c1907 in the Staffordshire Record Office.
319. Staunton in the Vale.
The bells have been rehung on ball bearings and refurbished fittings by Taylors of Loughborough.
Visited: 10.2001.
320. Stoke Bardolph.
The bell was rehung in 1972 from a steel bar headstock & lever.
During 2003 the bell has again been rehung by Hayward Mills Associates.
323. Sturton le Steeple.
The inscriptions should read:
1(i). ISIAH 24.15: GLORIFY YE THE LORD IN FIRES
(ii). J. TAYLOR OF LOUGHBOROUGH FECIT A.D.1965
Waist:
RECAST 1991
(T)
2(i). 1ST PETER 2.17. FEAR GOD. HONOUR THE KING. A.
(ii). T. MEARS OF LONDON FECIT.
3(i). PSALM 4.4 STAND IN AWE AND SIN NOT: T.
D. 1825.
MEARS OF LONDON FECIT 1825.
4(i). ROMANS 14.12. EVERY ONE OF US SHALL GIVE ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF TO GOD. A.
1825.
(ii). T. MEARS OF LONDON FECIT.
5th. JAMES 4.8. DRAW NIGHT TO GOD. AND HE WILL DRAW NIGH UNTO YOU.
A D. 1825.
6. MARK 13.33. WATCH AND PRAY [Running border] T. MEARS OF LONDON FECIT
A D. 1825.
FRANCIS HEWGILL M. A. VICAR
JOHN BINGHAM
} CHURCH WARDENS.
WILLIAM CHAMBERS }
Thanks to Ray Fanthorpe.
325. Sutton Bonington, St Michael.
The old 3rd of 5, recast in 1850 weighed 7.1.20.
326. Sutton cum Lound.
The bells were augmented to eight during 1998 by Fred Pembleton.
1. [Decoration] 19 (T) 96
Waist:
GIVEN BY THE
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D.
SOUTHWELL DIOCESAN GUILD
OF CHURCH BELL RINGERS
TO MARK THE
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS FOUNDATION.
Reverse waist: [154]
1946 - 1996
25" 3.3.17
2. As 1.
Waist:
IN MEMORY OF
ARTHUR AND MARY BIRKETT
LOVINGLY REMEMBERED
BY THEIR SON BRYAN.
Reverse waist: As 1.
25.5" 4.0.0
Visited: 1999.
330. Sutton in Ashfield, St Michael & All Angels.
The bell was removed in September 2005 whilst the church was being reorganised. It was found to be:
1. J. TAYLOR & CO BELLFOUNDERS LOUGHBOROUGH 1902
20.75” 1.2.7
Visited: 9.2005.
333. Syerston.
The bells have been rehung by Hayward Mills Associates in the old, strengthened, frame. The new fittings
are fabricated steel headstocks, ball bearings and levers. The bells weigh 2.3.1 and 3.0.16 respectively.
Visited: 10.2001.
334. Teversall.
According to Taylors Records, the bells were rehung by Warners in 1904.
335. Thorney.
The Whitechapel Daybook for 10 August 1850 records:
Parish of Thorney To a conical bell 3.1.17. A Do 3.1.15. Total 6.3.4 @14d £44.6.8.
During 2013 the bells were rehung by Taylors. The cracked bell was welded by Soundweld.
Thanks to Chris Pickford.
336. Thoroton.
The treble inscription should read:
1. SVSSITO VOCE PIOS TV IESV DIRRIGE MENTES T HALL WARDEN 1703
30" c 5 cwt
Thanks to Mick Exton for pointing out the error.
In June 2008 the bells were restored, rehung in a new fabricated steel H frame set out for 5 bells lower in
the tower and augmented to 3 by the addition of a new tenor bell.
1. As above.
30” 5.0.11
2. As in book.
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33.75” 6.0.14
3. JOHN TAYLOR & CO * FOUNDERS * LOUGHBOROUGH * 1960 *
Waist:
DOMINIC
IN HONOREM SANCTE ANNAE
MATRIS BEATAE MARIAE VIRGINIS
DIE XXV MARTII ANNO MDCCCCLX VICENTIUS EREXIT ME
Soundbow:
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
37.5” 9.2.17
This bell was formerly at the St Annes Monastery, Sutton , near Warrington.
In September 2010 the bells were augmented to four by the addition of another second hand bell.
Treble. RECAST BY JOHN WARNER & SONS LTD LONDON 1902
Waist.
MICHALL FOVLOR C. W. 1694.
28.5” 4.0.14
This bell was formerly the 4th of 8 at Shiplake, Oxfordshire.
Finally in 2013 the bells were augmented to 6, and the frame extended, by the addition of 2 new trebles:
1 of 6. [Vine leaf decoration]
Waist.
(T)
RECAST 2013
FROM A BELL DONATED BY
“THE KELTEK TRUST”
Reverse waist.
GIVEN BY IAN STONEHOUSE
IN MEMORY OF HIS WIFE
SARAH E. STONEHOUSE 1972-2011.
25.6” 3.2.9
2 of 6. [Vine leaf decoration]
Waist.
GIVEN BY THE
S&NDGCBR
BINGHAM DISTRICT
ON ITS
50TH ANNIVERSARY
Reverse waist. 20(T)12
26.875” 3.3.21.
The old frame was been preserved in the tower.
Visited: 4.2008, 9.2010 & 10.2013.
339. Thrumpton.
The tower does not have a spire.
Thanks to Mary Stephens.
340. Thurgarton.
The bells were augmented to 4 by the addition of a second hand bell formerly at Sharrow, Sheffield. The
bell, which has no canons, hangs from a cast-iron box section headstock with ball bearings in the extended
cast-iron frame. It is inscribed:
3 of 6. J : TAYLOR & CO FOUNDERS LOUGHBOROUGH MDCCCXCII
28.25" 4.3.6
The bell was hung by Hayward Mills Associates.
In 2007 the bells were again augmented to six by the addition of two trebles and the frame extended:
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1 of 6.
Waist.
HAYWARD MILLS ASSOCIATES
Incised : Thurgarton 2006
Reverse Waist.
CAST BY
CASTINGS TECHNOLOGY
INTERNATIONAL
2006
25.5” 4.1.22
HAYWARD MILLS ASSOCIATES
2 of 6.
Reverse Waist.
CAST BY
CASTINGS TECHNOLOGY
INTERNATIONAL
27” 3.3.10
Visited: 10.2000 & 2.2007.
345. Tuxford.
The date of the Osborn tenor was 1793. Reference (401) was wrong.
A note in Taylors records indicate that the 4th of five when recast included in its inscription:
A: D : 1868
H : A : MARSH VICAR
P : WHITTINGTON
}
I : B : CHAMBERLAIN }
CHURCHWARDENS.
As delivered it weighed 8.1.14.
The bell frame would all appear to be by Taylors. And the 5th bell is in the upper tier as well as the two
trebles.
Thanks to Mike Semken.
347. Underwood.
The clock bell was supplied to the clockmakers, John Smith of Derby. It weighs 3.0.1.
348. Upton.
The bells have been restored & augmented to 6. A new fabricated steel H-frame has been provided & the
old frame lifted higher in the tower where it is preserved.
1. [Vine leaf decoration]
Waist: GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST
GIVEN BY
IAN JOHNSON
THE OLD VICARAGE
Reverse waist: 20(T)04
23.75” 3.2.6
2. [Vine leaf decoration]
Waist: GOD SAVE THE CHURCH
JANE JOHNSON
JANE BUTLER
CHURCHWARDENS.
Reverse waist: 20(T)04
26” 3.2.11
3. [Vine leaf decoration]
Waist: PEACE TO HIS PEOPLE ON EARTH
REV’D SUSAN SPENCER
PRIEST~IN~CHARGE
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Reverse waist:
20(T)04
27.5” 3.3.10
4. The old treble bell.
5.0.18
5. The old third bell.
7.1.10
6. The old tenor bell.
7.3.12
The old second bell which weighs 5.3.4 has been retired.
Visited: GAD 1.2006.
349. Walesby.
The inscription on the treble bell should read:
+ + TAYLOR FOUNDER LOUGHBRO MDCCCXLIIII.
The E in FOUNDER is reversed.
It predecessor weighed 2.0.14.
The three bell frame is Pickford type 6.B, dating from the 18 th century.
The fittings have been repaired and the bells are now ringable again.
Visited: 8.2002.
350. Walkeringham.
The bells are in a major key.
Badge [135] is on the tenor bell.
353. Wellow.
The bells were restored by Hayward Mills Associates. On removal from the tower the bells weighed 5.1.15,
6.2.13 & the tenor 6.1.12. The tenor became a clock bell, hung dead in the old frame and the two trebles
became the tenors of the reconstituted ring. The old Ragnall treble bell became the treble of the ring of
three. The bells are hung in a low-sided galvanised fabricated steel frame set out for six bells built below
the wooden frame, which has been preserved. All bells retain their canons. The bells were rededicated on
14th July 2004.
After tuning the ring of three bells weighed:
4.0.1, 5.0.13 & 6.2.5.
The old tenor is still 6.1.12.
In 2005 the bells were augmented to four. The frame was extended by Hayward Mills Associates & a new
treble added:
1of 4. Decoration
Waist:
PRAY FOR
ARTHUR AND JOAN TALL
KIND PEOPLE OF GOOD DEEDS
Reverse waist:
20(T)04
26.875” 4.0.15
In 2006 a second-hand bell was donated by the Keltek Trust to become the treble of 5, and finally in 2007
this bell was hung, together with a new treble, to make a ring of 6 bells:
1 of 6. TAYLORS EAYRE AND SMITH 2006
Waist.
GIVEN BY
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SOUTHWELL DIOCESAN GUILD
OF CHURCH BELL RINGERS
TO MARK THE 60th ANNIVERSARY
OF IT’S FOUNDING
1946~2006.
23.875” 3.0.14
2 of 6. GILLETT & JOHNSTON, CROYDON, 1936.
(ii).
5543
Waist.
IN MEMORIAM
WALTER FREDERICK SPIKES
16 JUNE 1860 – 5 MAY 1935.
PSALM 66, 3.
24.75” 2.3.24
This bell formerly hung in a church in Reading.
Visited: 1.2003, 4.2003, 12.2003, 6.2006 & 1.2007.
354. West Bridgford, St Giles.
On page 243 the inscriptions of the old treble and third have been transposed. The treble is the Mellours
bell, which is on exhibition in the church, and the tenor was the Woolley bell, of which a part of the
inscription band survives.
358. West Drayton, St. Paul.
The bells have been examined at close quarters during stonework repairs. The inscriptions should read:
1. IN HONORE SANCTI PAULI REFECTA SUM. M . C . M . X . I .
Waist:
TAYLOR
17" 1.0.3
2. AVE MARIA GRATIA PLENA [Rose decoration] T [Rose decoration]
Waist: A.E.B. RECTOR M . C . M . X . I . G.P. & E.L.W. CUSTODES.
19" 1.1.25
Both bells were cast without canons.
Visited: 7.2013.
370. Winthorpe.
After the second bell was retuned & rehung on a new cast iron headstock by Hayward Mills Associates in
2002, the fourth & tenor bell were similarly treated in March 2003. Finally in April 2004 the remaining
three bells were also rehung. The bells have been weighed and are:
1. 3.2.20
2. 3.2.8
3. 3.3.23
4. 4.1.23
5. 5.0.20
Tenor. 6.3.2
Whilst out of the tower it was noted that the treble was very tall and straight waisted. The crook number on
the crown (234) was noted and checked at Taylors Bellfoundry where the bell was found to be cast using an
experimental crook which is appreciably taller than the modern crook. In the event it was used only 3
times, at Leckhampton, Winthorpe and for a clock bell at Batley, Yorkshire.
On the waist of the third bell is:
JGB 1887
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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO
Visited: 4.2003, 4.2004 & thanks to Ian Hasman.
371. Wollaton, St Leonard.
In 2010 the bells were rehung in a new frame, consisting of the re-used castings on a new steel grillage.
During slight retuning the 4th bell broke and was recast by Taylors. The new bell is inscribed:
THOS. MEARS OF LONDON FECIT 1817
Waist.
RECAST
20(T)10
The inscription is not in facsimile.
The weights are now:
1.
4.0.27
2.
4.0.0
3.
4.1.0
4.
4.2.24
5.
4.0.23
6.
5.1.23
Visited: 6.10.
373. Woodborough.
The school bell has been transferred to the church:
TAYLOR & Co 1874.
13”
After a careful reappraisal of the bell frame, I am of the opinion that it could date from the time of the
provision of the tenor bell, donated in 1680. This has been confirmed by the dendrochronological analysis
which found a felling range of 1651-1664 (there is a range of dates as no complete sapwood samples were
found).
In 2008 the bells were rehung in a new low-sided fabricated steel frame and augmented to 6 bells by the
addition of a new treble.
1.
HAYWARD MILLS
NOTTINGHAM 2008
Waist: CHARLES ERNEST FOSTER
CHURCHWARDEN 1907-1938
Reverse. ROYAL EIJSBOUTS
28”5.0.18
2. The diameter is 28.875” & weight 5.0.18.
3. Weight 4.2.21
4. Weight 5.2.10
5. Weight 5.1.18
6. Weight 9.0.2
Thanks to Steve Smith, & visited 3.2007 & 6/2008.
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374a. Woodthorpe, The Good Shepherd (R.C.).
A new bell has been provided by Taylors for this church:
1(i). [Vine leaf decoration]
Waist: CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
THACKERAY'S LANE
NOTTINGHAM
EASTER 1999
(T)
Reverse waist: AND ETERNAL LIFE IS THIS:
TO KNOW YOU
THE ONLY TRUE GOD
AND JESUS WHOM YOU HAVE SENT.
27" 3.3.26
It is hung dead with chiming clapper. The church was not thought to have had a previous bell, but one was
discovered:
1. Blank.
16.06"
Hung for swing chiming from a bar headstock and lever, it was thought to be the work of a 20th century
brass founder, having a join line at the shoulder and only 2 moulding lines at the lower waist. However,
close inspection of the plumber blocks revealed the word BARWELL stamped on the underside. Hence the
bell must be by them earlier last century.
Visited: 3.99 & 6.99.
379. Worksop Priory.
The ring of 8 bells is in the north west tower and the single clock bell is in the south west tower.
Secular Bells.
Clumber Hall, the Stable Block.
The clock here has a chime of three bells:
1. 1806
13.125"
2. 1806
16"
3. THOMAS MEARS & SON OF LONDON FECIT 1806
22.25"
The bells are hung dead.
Visited: 7.82.
East Retford Town Hall.
The weights of the four Mears bells were:
1.0.25
1.2.16 ½
2.0.16 ½
3.2.5
The bill for the bells was paid in July 1867.
In 1902 these bells were traded into Taylors, and a new set of five bells were cast by them on 5th February:
1.
19” 1.1.18
2.
21” 1.3.16
3.
24” 2.3.16
4.
31” 6.0.26
5.
35” 8.1.0 in B flat
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All bells inscribed:
THE GIFT OF ALDERMAN T. W. DENMAN J.P.
Also on the tenor:
1902
IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CORONATION OF KING EDWARD VII
Thanks to Ray Fanthorpe & information in Taylors Records.
Kimberley Hall.
In 1900 Taylors cast a new dinner bell 19.25”, weighing 1.2.13, to replace a former bell broken in a then
recent fire.
The old bell weighed 1.2.5 & was inscribed:
T. OSBORN DOWNHAM FECIT 1781
Taylors Records.
Lowdham Grange.
Chris Pickford has found an entry in the Tyssen Notebooks (c1855) at the Society of Antiquaries for the
former bells at Gloucester Gaol. Tyssen mentions five bells, three of which were clock bells, and are the
three formerly at Lowdham Grange, and which are now in store. Rev. David Cawley, formerly the Bristol
Diocesan Bell Advisor, has seen rubbings of the two 1851 bells, and is of the opinion that they were cast by
Thomas Hale & Son of Bristol. They were casting small bells between 1849 & 1875.
The tenor bell broke on the tuning machine and has been scrapped.
North Clifton Hall.
In March 1880 Taylors provided a clock chime to the Hall. All bells are inscribed:
O
J : TAYLOR & C FOUNDERS LOUGHBOROUGH 1880
1. 12.75”
0.2.6
2. 14.125”
0.2.23
3. 16”
0.3.24
6. 21.375”
2.0.19
.
They are hung dead on wooden beams.
Visited 4.2011.
Nottingham, Council House.
The man standing by 'Little John' in the photograph is E. Denison Taylor, Principal of Taylors Bellfoundry
at that time.
The large bell is no longer the deepest toned clock bell in England, having been superseded by the Hour
bell at York Minster.
Nottingham, Old Exchange Building
The old bell was scrapped to Taylors. It weighed 9.0.10.
Nottingham, Newcastle House.
The chime here, cast by Gillett & Johnston in 1948/9 consists of 10 bells. Their records indicate:
1. Bell number 6734
9"
0.0.21 D
2. Bell number 6735
10"
0.1.2 C
3. Bell number 6583
10.5" 0.1.7 B
4. Bell number 6584
10.75" 0.1.11 B flat
5. Bell number 6585
11.625" 0.1.20 A
6. Bell number 6739
12.5" 0.1.26 G
7. Bell number 6527
13.75" 0.2.12 F
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8. Bell number 6618
9. Bell number 6742
10. Bell number 6538
14.75" 0.3.5 E
16.19" 0.3.22 D
17.5" 1.0.19 C
The bells were refurbished during 1993 when new electric chiming clappers were fitted. The bells are an
octave with an extra treble and a flat second, a common combination.
Visited: ABM 1993.
Nottingham, old Weekday Cross.
The old Weekday Cross was demolished in the late 1890’s, and the bell in it was presented to Sir John
Turner. In 1998 it was returned to Nottingham, & is now in the Council House.
1. THOMAS MEARS & SON OF LONDON FECIT 1807 [Running border]
3.1.9
It is hung dead in a fine pine stand.
Nottingham Evening Post 11.2.2002 & seen 7.2006.
Nottingham University.
The former Highfields swimming pool had a Taylor 1924 bell. It was 21" diameter and weighed 1.3.15.
The bell has now disappeared.
Updated: 21.10.2015.
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