VISIT THE BELLS

 

Tower Clock.

Flat-bed clock dated 1868,by Benson.Ludgate Hill,London Clockmakers to H.R.H. The Prince of Wales.Manually wound, weekly.Striking the hours only, no quarter chimes etc.

Bell Frame

The Bells are hung on two levels in cast iron and steel bell
frame,The lower part of the frame consists of an H section,cast-iron
frame sides, all bolted down to a single foundation of three steel joists
all running east/west and built into the tower walls. The upper part of the
frame consists of low-side type frames bolted down to a single foundation
of steel joists, which themselves are bolted to the tops of the framesides
of the lower frame;the outer two east/west joists running parallel to the
north and south walls, The frame was designed and constructed by J,Taylor
& Co of Loughborough in 1902 when the present ring was cast

 

 

Fittings

The bells are hung from cast iron headstocks fitted with rivetted steel
gudgeon pins, except those on the Tenor which were altered to bolted gudgeons in 1960. The bells were all made with flat tops and with centre holes for fitting independent crown staples.

 

 

 

 

 

 


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