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Tower and County
Action
No in Ring
Tenor Weight
Weight Type
Weight Date
Tenor Date
Tenor Founder
Event Year
Event
Notes
Source
Aberdeen, Aberdeen, S Nicholas
12/08/21 - New Row Added
37
54 0 00
Scr
1952
1885
Van Aerschodt, A L J
1885
Former ring of 8 replaced by 37 bell Carillon in 1885 by Van Aerschodt
VA records give 2700kg (53 0 17½). Gorham gives 6578 lbs (58 2 26). Scrw 54 0 00. Former ring of 8 destroyed in 1874.
http://www.britishcarillons.org/carillons-in-the-british-isles/aberdeen/, CJP
Aberdeen, Aberdeen, S Nicholas
12/08/21 - New Row Added
37
89 3 26
Sup
1952
1952
Gillett & Johnston
1952
Former Carillon of 37 recast by G&J in 1952
http://www.britishcarillons.org/carillons-in-the-british-isles/aberdeen/, RMWC
Aberdeen, Aberdeen, S Nicholas
12/08/21 - New Row Added
48
89 3 26
Sup
1952
1952
Gillett & Johnston
1954
Existing Carillon of 37 augmented to 48 by G&J in 1954
http://www.britishcarillons.org/carillons-in-the-british-isles/aberdeen/, RMWC
Abergavenny, Mon, S Mary
30/09/21 New Row added
4
16¾ cwt
Est
2003
1603
Purdue, Roger I
1706
4 by when former 5/8 cast by Abraham Rudhall in 1706
Wright
Adderbury, Oxon, S Mary
30/09/21 New Row added
6
30 1 03
Est
1949
Unknown
Unknown
1750
Known to be 6 when recast in 1789, shown as from 1750
Tenuous MAS Est event date as FS provides weights of previous 6 to 1789, Tenor 30-1-03 but no evidence as to when from
FS Oxon
Ambleside, Cumb, S Mary
23/06/21 - New Row Added
4
7 3 27
Con
1871
1853
Mears, C & G
1854
4 by 1854 when former 3 & 4/6 cast, presumably by C & G Mears
JT notes from 1901 show details of former 6 bells "…as on Mear's paper in the Tower" as 1 - 1871, 2 - 1860, 3 & 4 1854, 5 & 6 as 1853 with Tenor weight of 7-3-27. MASp 2 to 6/6 cast by C&G Mears and 1/6 by M&S - also in line with Handley whose Notes on Furness Branch Bells gives previous 6 as all Mears from various dates.
GAD, Handley
Ambleside, Cumb, S Mary
23/06/21 - New Row Added
5
7 3 27
Con
1871
1853
Mears, C & G
1860
5 by 1860 when former 2/6 cast, presumably by C & G Mears
JT notes from 1901 show details of former 6 bells "…as on Mear's paper in the Tower" as 1 - 1871, 2 - 1860, 3 & 4 1854, 5 & 6 as 1853 with Tenor weight of 7-3-27. MASp 2 to 6/6 cast by C&G Mears and 1/6 by M&S - also in line with Handley whose Notes on Furness Branch Bells gives previous 6 as all Mears from various dates.
GAD, Handley
Ambleside, Cumb, S Mary
23/06/21 - New Row Added
6
7 3 27
Con
1871
1853
Mears, C & G
1871
6 by 1871 when 1/6 cast, presumably by M&S
JT notes from 1901 show details of former 6 bells "…as on Mear's paper in the Tower" as 1 - 1871, 2 - 1860, 3 & 4 1854, 5 & 6 as 1853 with Tenor weight of 7-3-27. MASp 2 to 6/6 cast by C&G Mears and 1/6 by M&S - also in line with Handley whose Notes on Furness Branch Bells gives previous 6 as all Mears from various dates.
GAD, Handley
Ash next Sandwich, Kent, S Nicholas
30/09/21 New Row added
5
21¼ cwt
Est
2021
1790
Wilnar, Henry
1641
5 by 1641 when Tenor cast by Henry Wilnar
MAS Estw same as 1790 successor
Love's Guide Kent, MAS
Ash next Sandwich, Kent, S Nicholas
30/09/21 New Row added
8
21¼ cwt
Est
2021
1778
Swain, Thomas
1778
Existing 5 recast and augmented to 8 in 1778 by Thomas Swain
MAS Estw same as 1790 successor
Love's Guide Kent, MAS
Ashburton, Devon, S Andrew
25/06/21 - Corrected Weight Type and date
6
22 0 04
Sup
1740
1740
Lester, Thomas
1740
6 cast in 1740 by T Lester
MASp Supw
Ellacombe Devon, FER
Ashton under Lyne, Gtr Man, S Michael & All Angels
08/10/21 New Row added
6
20 cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1679
Original 4 augmented to 6 in 1679 by an unknown founder
MAS Estw same as 1779 successor. Cheetham states believed to have been 6 in 1740 but RW 79/989 states by 1679. 4 in 1552.
RW 79/989, Cheetham, MAS
Ashton under Lyne, Gtr Man, S Michael & All Angels
29/06/21 - No in ring corrected
8
20 0 18
Sup
1779
1779
Rudhall, Thomas
1779
Original 6 recast and augmented to 8 by T Rudhall in 1779
MASp Supw per CJP. This Tenor to become 11/12 in 1818. Cheetham states cast by C & J Rudhall and also alludes to there being 10 at this time which is incorrect.
CJP
Ashton under Lyne, Gtr Man, S Michael & All Angels
29/06/21 - New row stating aug to 10
10
20 0 18
Sup
1779
1779
Rudhall, Thomas
1790
Existing 8 augmented to 10 by John Rudhall in 1790
MASp Supw per CJP. This Tenor to become 11/12 in 1818.
CJP
Auckland, NZ, St Matthew in the City
29/06/21 - Event and Estw corrected
8
20½ cwt
Est
2021
1862
Warner
1906
8 (cast by Warner in 1862 for Bishops Court, Parnell, Auckland) transferred in 1906
MAS Estw pre canons removal and restoration in 1971. Bells hung as a chime at Bishops Court, Parnell, Auckland in 1863 awaiting the building of a tower at the Cathedral. Bells loaned to St Matthew's church in 1906 and loan converted to a gift in 1970.
Dove 07/20, MAS, Keltek Chimes to Rings 06/21
Auckland, NZ, St Matthew in the City
17/03/21 revised weight and Notes updated
8
20 0 12
Res
1971
1862
Warner
1971
Existing 8 rehung and canons removed in 1971 by Whitechapel
Quoted as 20-2-12 but updated on Dove 03/21 to reflect accurate weight of 20-0-12. Canons status shows removed 07/20 Dove and MASp at this event. Bells hung as a chime at Bishops Court, Parnell, Auckland in 1863 awaiting the building of a tower at the Cathedral. Bells loaned to St Matthew's church in 1906 and loan converted to a gift in 1970.
Dove 07/20, RW 71/43, RW 72/869, Dove 03/21, Keltek Chimes to Rings 06/21
Axminster, Devon, S Mary
30/09/21 New Row added
5
13 cwt
Est
2021
1762
Bayley, Thomas
1765
Assumed 5 by 1765 when Thomas Bayley cast 2/5 (having cast 4/5 and 5/5 in 1760 and 1762 respectively)
MAS Estw as Ellacombe gives 43". Assumed that 6/6 cast in 1821 was augmentation from 5. Pearson gives 5 by 1669.
Ellacombe Devon, RW 83/579
Aylesbury, Bucks, S Mary
30/09/21 New Row added
6
22 cwt
Est
2021
1623
Unknown
1714
Known to be 6 by 1714 (although possibly from 1633)
MAS Estw same as 1873 successor. Cocks states former Tenor date 1623, RW 83/789 states frame for 6 created 1633.
Cocks, CB 8/483, RW 83/789
Bagshot, Surrey, S Anne
07/11/20 Updated Notes
6
20 2 11
Arr
1913
1883
Warner
1883
6 installed in 1883 by Warner
Conw 21-2-06. 20-2-11 Arrw potentially after canons were removed at that time prior to tuning - see Bell Historians post
CJP; Stahlschmidt, Bell Historians https://lists.ringingworld.co.uk/pipermail/bell-historians/2004-June/005796.html
Baldock, Herts, S Mary V
30/09/21 New Row added
5
28 cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1650
1/5 cast by Miles Graye in 1650
MAS Estw same as 1711 successor. Tenuous event as MAS assumed to be 5 at this event as know to be 6 by 1700 and assumed augmented to 6 in 1685
North, MAS
Baldock, Herts, S Mary V
30/09/21 New Row added
6
28 cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1685
1 & 4/6 cast by James Bartlett in 1685
MAS Estw same as 1711 successor. Tenuous event as assumed to be 6 at this event as known to be in 1700.
North, MAS
Banstead, Surrey, All Saints
30/09/21 New Row added
5
20¾ cwt
Est
2020
Unknown
Unknown
1613
Assumed to be 5 when former 4/8 cast in 1613 by William Carter
Tenuous event derived from former 8 configuration. MAS Estw same as 1661 successor.
Stahlschmidt, MAS
Banstead, Surrey, All Saints
30/09/21 New Row added
6
20¾ cwt
Est
2020
Unknown
Unknown
1638
Assumed to be 6 when former 3/8 cast in 1638 by an unknown founder
Tenuous event derived from former 8 configuration. MAS Estw same as 1661 successor.
Stahlschmidt, MAS
Barnet, Gtr Lon, S John Bapt
30/09/21 New Row added
5
12 cwt
Est
2020
Unknown
Unknown
1656
Known to be 5 in 1656
Tenuous event with Estw same as 1811 successor but known to be 5 in 1656.
North & Stahlschmidt, MAS
Barnstaple, Devon, S Peter
28/03/21- Corrected Notes that weight POST canon removal
8
19½ cwt
Est
2020
1803
Briant, John
1896
Existing 6 augmented to 8 and canons removed in 1896 by James Barwell
MAS Estw post canon removal. CJP confirms that canons were off by 1916 so MASp removed at this event. Some suggestion augmented to 8 in 1885.
Dove, CJP, MAS, CB 26/1132
Battle, E Sussex, S Mary
16/11/20 Canons status updated as R
8
21 3 08
Sup
1825
1825
Mears, Thomas II
1825
Tenor recast by T Mears in 1825
MASp Supw 1825. Updated as Canons removed Dove 11/20 at unknown event.
Dove, GPE
Beddington, Gtr Lon, S Mary
30/09/21 New Row added
3
10 2 03
Sup
1869
1831
Mears, Thomas II
1831
Ring of 3 supplied by T Mears in 1831
CJP
Belfast, Eire, S Thomas
11/08/21 - Arrw added
8
19 3 16
Arr
1965
1872
Taylor
1872
8 installed by Taylor in 1872
Included as Supw was 20-0-09
Irish Assoc website https://www.bellringingireland.org, GAD
Beverley, E Yorks, Minster Ch of SS John & Martin
08/10/21 New Row added
6
21 0 20
Arr
1901
1400
B…,I…
1552
Known to have been 6 in 1552
Canons already removed by arrival at Taylors so originally would have been 22¼ cwt approx but event date of removal unknown. Unknown when became 6.
RW 43/250, GAD
Beverley, E Yorks, Minster Ch of SS John & Martin
26/06/21 - Updated Notes
8
21 0 20
Arr
1901
1400
B…,I…
1747
Known to be 8 by 1747 when 1 & 2/8 cast by Thomas Lester
Canons already removed by arrival at Taylors so originally would have been 22¼ cwt approx but event date of removal unknown. Unknown when became 6.
GAD article 2001, Dove 08/20, GAD
Birmingham, W Mids, Cathedral
05/05/21 New row
8
26 cwt
Est
2020
1727
Smith, Joseph
1727
Known to have been 10 by 1750 but unclear as to configuration. Shown 8 as cast in 1727 by Jos Smith
Known to have been 10 by 1750 but unclear as to configuration. Shown MAS estimate at 1727 as 8 cast by Jos Smith (when tower completed) per CJP B'ham Inventory
CJP on https://stmartinsguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2020_09-Inventory-of-Birmingham-Bells-A-E.pdf
Birmingham, W Mids, Cathedral
05/05/21 New row
10
26 cwt
Est
2020
1727
Smith, Joseph
1731
Existing 8 known to have become 10 when scrapped in 1750. MAS estimate at 1731 per CJP B'ham inventory
Known to have been augmented to 10 prior to 1750 but unclear as to when. Shown MAS estimate at 1731 from CJP B'ham inventory
CJP on https://stmartinsguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2020_09-Inventory-of-Birmingham-Bells-A-E.pdf
Birmingham, W Mids, Cathedral
05/05/21 Date amended
10
29 0 18
Sup
1751
1751
Lester, Thomas
1751
Existing 10 recast in 1750/1 by Thomas Lester
MASp Supw (per Tilley & Walters).
Walters, 12s w/s, CJP, Tower w/s 07/20 http://www.5040.co.uk/ringing/birmingham/st-philip%27s-cathedral
Birmingham, W Mids, Cathedral
05/05/21 Note added
10
29 cwt
Est
2020
1772
Pack & Chapman
1772
5 & 10/10 recast in 1772 by P&C
Canons remained to 1937 scrapping
Walters, CJP, BN 21/06/02 p121
Birmingham, W Mids, S Martin
05/05/21 Date altered from 1869
12
33 1 13
Scr
1928
1758
Lester & Pack
1870
Existing 12 rehung and canons removed by Blews in 1870
MASp canons removed at this time as CJP states had definitely been removed by 1891
12s w/s (in 2005), CJP Scrw and Canons removal date and "as by" date, CB 1/26
Birmingham, W Mids, S Martin
05/05/21 Addition to notes
12
35 0 19
Arr
1996
1929
Mears & Stainbank
1929
11 & 12/12 replaced by M&S in 1929
Arrw in 1996 at Whitechapel (weighed by Nigel Taylor using accurate weighing scales) before being transferred to Escrick. Arrw at Taylors in 1990 was 35-0-17 (gross). Always quoted as 36-3-26 which is nearer to Casw, believed to have been 36-3-24. CJP w/s states 35-1-01 which MASp was Supw in 1929.
Thow, CJP, NT 08/20, RW 28/185 & 793-4, CJP www.stmartinsguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2020_09-Inventory-of-Birmingham-Bells-A-E.pdf
Birmingham, W Mids, SS Peter & Paul, Aston
05/05/2021 Updated from CJP Inventory
5
18 cwt
Est
2020
Unknown
Unknown
1552
Known to be 5 by 1552 until 1776 with Tenor approx 18 cwt
CJP www.stmartinsguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2020_09-Inventory-of-Birmingham-Bells-A-E.pdf
Birmingham, W Mids, SS Peter & Paul, Aston
05/05/2021 Updated from CJP Inventory
10
22 0 18
Scr
1935
1814
Mears, Thomas II
1814
Existing 8 augmented to 10 and resultant 6 & 10/10 recast in 1814 by T Mears
Scrw (Nett) 1935 per CJP
Walters, 12s w/s, CJP www.stmartinsguild.org/wp-content/uploads/2020_09-Inventory-of-Birmingham-Bells-A-E.pdf
Blackburn, Lancs, Cathedral
01/10/21 New row added
5
15 cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1690
Believed existing 6 reduced to 5 in 1690
Tenuous event with Estw same as 1737 successor but known to be 5 in 1690. Possibly 6 before that time.
Cheetham
Bocking, Essex, S Mary
11/08/21 - Arrw added
6
18 3 23
Sup
1856
1856
Mears, C & G
1856
5 & 6/6 recast in 1856 by C&G Mears 1856
Deedes & Waters
Bolton, Gtr Man, The Saviour
11/08/21 - Arrw added
8
19 1 23
Arr
1974
1885
Taylor
1885
8 installed in 1885 by Taylor
Included as Supw was 20-2-00
Keltek Lost Rings 07/20, Dove 07/20, CJP, GAD
Bolton, Gtr Man, The Saviour
11/08/21 - Arrw added
8
19 1 23
Arr
1974
1885
Taylor
1974
Existing ring of 8 removed in 1974 and transferred to Bolton, St Peter
Transferred to Bolton St Peter where augmented to 12 and Tenor now 19-2-10
Keltek Lost Rings 07/20, Dove 07/20, CJP, GAD
Boxford, Suff, S Mary
25/06/21 - Rewritten Event
8
21 2 20
Arr
1997
1718
Thornton, John
1718
Known to be 8 by when Tenor cast by John Thornton in 1718 (8 by 1714)
Dove 07/20 show canons removed. As only 10 lbs removed in 1997 suggests canons removed at previous event and probably when frame fitted but no event known. MASp 8 at this time as former 1/8 cast in 1714 by Thomas Gardiner. 5 by 1553.
Raven, CJP
Bradford on Avon, Wilts, Holy Trinity
08/10/21 New Row added
5
20 cwt
Est
2021
1614
Wallis, John
1680
Known to have been 5 by 1680 when 1 & 2/5 cast by Roger Purdue II
Tenuous MAS Estw pre canons removal of extant 7/8 as being Tenor at this event as no evidence of predecessor to 1703 Tenor
HBW, Tower w/s 08/05 no longer available, RW 99/138-9, MAS
Bradford, W Yorks, Cathedral
08/05/21 Arrw added in notes
10
27 0 14
Sup
1846
1846
Taylor
1846
10 cast in 1846 by Taylor
MASp Supw, Arrw in 1921 27-2-00 gross.
12s w/s, CJP, GAD
Braintree, Essex, S Michael
07/11/20 New row
10
10 2 27
Res
2020
1858
Mears, George
2020
Existing 10 retuned by Whites of Appleton in 2020
Dove 11/20, https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/stmichaelsbells
Bray, Eire, Christ Church
28/06/21 - Arrw added
8
28 3 10
Arr
1950
1880
Taylor
1880
8 installed by Taylor in 1880
Supw 28-3-06. BN 81/11 quotes Tenor as 28-3-14
FER, https://www.bellringingireland.org, CB 11/202, BN 03/81 pp10-11, GAD
Brent Knoll, Som, S Michael
04/10/21 New Row added
5
18¼ cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1635
Believed to have been 5 when extant 2/6 cast in 1635 by Roger Purdue
MAS Estw same as 1778 successor
GWM, MAS
Brewood, Staffs, SS Mary & Chad
08/10/21 New Row added
4
13 3 16
Scr
1896
1350
Lichfield, Michael de
1575
Former 1/4 cast by Thomas Newcombe in latter half of c16
MAS Estimated event date. Information from Taylors inscription bands kept from some of former 6 recast in 1896
SCWH, CJP
Bridlington, E Yorks, Priory
01/10/21 New row added
2
10 2 18
Scr
1902
1763
Harrison, James I
1763
2 bells installed in 1763 by James Harrison I
Known to be by Harrison, MAS attributed which one.
https://bridlingtonpriory.co.uk/bells/ 06/20, MAS
Bridlington, E Yorks, Priory
01/10/21 New row added
3
10 2 18
Scr
1902
1763
Harrison, John II
1782
Existing 2 bells augmented to 3 by John Harrison II in 1782
Known to be by Harrison, MAS attributed which one.
https://bridlingtonpriory.co.uk/bells/ 06/20, MAS
Bristol, Bristol, Cathedral, Central Tower
04/10/21 New Row added
9
22 cwt
Est
1962
Unknown
Unknown
1539
Known to have been 9 bells in existence in 1539
Pre reformation ring of 9 with notes being the following of 10: 2, 3, b4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10
DLC, https://bristolbells.weebly.com/cathedral-central-tower.html 07/20, RW 60/321, RW 62/822
Bristol, Bristol, Cathedral, Central Tower
04/10/21 New Row added
5
22 cwt
Est
1962
Unknown
Unknown
1553
Existing 9 reduced to 5 in 1553
Pre reformation ring of 9 with notes being the following of 10: 2, 3, b4, 7 and 10
DLC, https://bristolbells.weebly.com/cathedral-central-tower.html 07/20, RW 60/321, RW 62/822
Bristol, Bristol, S Stephen
01/10/21 New row added
6
20½ cwt
Est
2021
1714
Rudhall, Abraham I
1714
Believed ring of 6 with Tenor cast by A Rudhall I in 1714
RW 87 p238-41
Bromham, Beds, S Owen
08/10/21 New Row added
4
14 2 12
Scr
1903
1686
Chandler, Richard III
1686
Assumed 4 by 1686 when known 1 and 4/4 cast by R Chandler III
AMB Beds, North
Burlington, USA, S Mary
04/04/2021 canons remain
8
22 0 04
Sup
1865
1865
Mears & Stainbank
1865
8 installed by M&S in 1865
MASp Spw. Unringable for over a century until 1994. Doncaster canons remain Dove 04/21
M&S catalogue c1919; Rings in N America w/s
Camberwell, Gtr Lon, S Giles
23/06/21 - Arrw added
10
24 3 01
Arr
1927
1844
Mears, C & G
1845
Existing 8 recast and augmented to 10 by C&G Mears in 1844/5
Supw 24-3-10
CJP, Stahlschmidt, GAD
Canterbury, Kent, Cathedral
04/10/21 New Row added
6
32 cwt
Est
1968
1624
Hatch, Joseph
1635
First change ringing peal exists as ring of 6 in Arundel Tower, completed by Joseph Hatch in 1635
Estw RW 68/963-965. Sold to Sandwich, St Peters in 1726 and subsequently recast in 1779. Formerly 3 by 1316, augmented to 6 by 1343 and destroyed in 1382, replaced by heavier 5 in 1408, Heavy 6 Tenor 33-0-22 cast by John Bayle in 1499.
Love's Guide Kent, RW 67/657 for St Peter's Sandwich, RW 68/963-965
Cardington, Beds, S Mary
09/05/21 Scrw added
6
20 0 26
Scr
1898
1772
Pack & Chapman
1772
Existing 5 recast and augmented to 6 by P&C in 1772
Supw 20-1-12.
AMB Beds, CJP, GAD
Cardington, Beds, S Mary
09/05/21 Scrw added
8
20 0 26
Scr
1898
1772
Pack & Chapman
1785
Existing 6 augmented to 8 by P&C in 1785
Supw 20-1-12.
AMB Beds, GAD
Cardington, Beds, S Mary
09/05/21 Casw added
8
20 2 15
Sup
1898
1898
Taylor
1898
Existing 8 recast in 1898 by Taylor
Casw 20-3-11.
AMB Beds, GAD
Chesterfield, Derbys, S Mary & All Saints
04/10/21 New Row added
5
24 cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1661
Known to be 5 by 1661
MAS Estw same as 1819 successor
RW 2001/1062, MAS
Chesterfield, Derbys, S Mary & All Saints
04/10/21 New Row added
6
24 cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1680
Known to have been augmented to 6 prior to 1700
MAS Estw same as 1819 successor
RW 2001/1062, MAS
Chesterfield, Derbys, S Mary & All Saints
04/10/21 New Row added
7
24 cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1700
Existing 6 augmented to 7 in 1700
MAS Estw same as 1819 successor
RW 2001/1062, MAS
Chesterfield, Derbys, S Mary & All Saints
04/10/21 New Row added
8
24 cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1718
Existing 7 augmented to 8 in 1718
MAS Estw same as 1819 successor
RW 2001/1062, MAS
Chew Magna, Som, S Andrew
Updated 17/10/20
8
28 0 21
Res
1928
1897
Mears & Stainbank
1928
Existing 6 augmented to 8 and Doncaster type canons from resultant 5-8 removed in 1928 by M&S
NT 09/20 stated Arrw was 29-2-02 and 1-1-09 removed in tunings giving 28-0-21. Recent update on Dove 07/20 quoting 28-1-12 incorrect.
GWM, RW 28/680, NT, Tim Jackson 10/20
Chilcompton, Som, S John Bapt
26/06/21 - Event date corrected to 1821
6
20 0 25
Sup
1821
1821
Mears, Thomas II
1821
5 & 6/6 recast by T Mears in 1821
GWM, CJP
Chipping Campden , Gloucs, S James
04/10/21 New Row added
4
22 cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1600
Believed to be 4 by 1600
MAS Estw same as 1678 successor
FS & Bliss Gloucs, MAS
Chipping Campden , Gloucs, S James
04/10/21 New Row added
5
22 cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1615
Believed to by 5 by circa 1615
MAS Estw same as 1678 successor
FS & Bliss Gloucs, MAS
Chipping Campden , Gloucs, S James
04/10/21 New Row added
6
22 cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1665
Known to be 6 by 1665
MAS Estw same as 1678 successor
FS & Bliss Gloucs, MAS
Christchurch, Dorset, Priory
08/10/21 New Row added
5
40 cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1600
Known to have been 7 in 1539 but existing 5 in 1663 remodelled so assumed 5 in 1600
Tenuous event as no definitive date known as to when reduced to 5 from the 7 known to be in existence in 1539. No evidence of accurate Tenor weight but known remodelling in 1663 involved recasting the then 4/5 into 28cwt (which may have been lighter or heavier initially) implying initial 5/5 c40cwt.
CJND, MAS
Cleator Moor, Cumb, S John
08/05/21 Arrw added
6
10 0 18
Arr
1909
1870
Taylor
1870
6 cast by Taylor in 1870
Arrw nett 1909
CB 3/91, BN 08/01/109 p553, GAD
Clerkenwell, Gtr Lon, S James
08/10/21 New Row added
4
12 cwt
Est
2021
1300
…., William
1681
4 by 1681 when James Bartlett cast 1/4
MAS Estw based on known Tenor diameter of 40"
CJP, MAS
Clerkenwell, Gtr Lon, S James
08/10/21 New Row added
5
12 cwt
Est
2021
1300
…., William
1708
Known to have been 5 by 1708
MAS Estw based on known Tenor diameter of 40". Confirmed as 5 in 1708 and 1714 but RW 70/126 states 5 by 1734
CJP, MAS
Clerkenwell, Gtr Lon, S James
08/10/21 New Row added
6
12 cwt
Est
2021
1300
…., William
1780
Known to have been 6 by 1788 when former church demolished
MAS Estw based on known Tenor diameter of 40". Tenuous Event date as when were 6 based on known to have been by 1788 when former church demolished
CJP, MAS
Clerkenwell, Gtr Lon, S James
08/10/21 New Row added
6
12 cwt
Est
2021
1300
…., William
1788
Former church demolished in 1788
CJP, MAS, Wikipedia
Coggeshall, Essex, S Peter ad Vincula
08/10/21 New Row added
6
22 cwt
Est
1970
1681
Graye, Miles III
1681
Existing bells recast and augmented to 6 in 1681 by M Graye III
Tenor may have been recast straight away in 1692
Deedes & Waters, RW 70/02, MAS
Congresbury, Som, S Andrew
04/10/21 New Row added
4
22½ cwt
Est
2021
1621
Purdue, Roger I
1621
Known to have been 4 in existence when 4/4 cast by Roger Purdue I in 1621
MAS Estw pre canons removal. This Tenor extant 7/8. No definitive evidence whether the Treble and Tenor added in 1754 were additions or recasts.
GWM, MAS
Congresbury, Som, S Andrew
26/06/21 - Wit Date corrected to 1982
6
34 0 04
Wit
1982
1754
Bilbie, Thomas I
1903
All rehung and canons removed by Llewellins & James in 1903
Tenor weighed in tower 1982
GWM
Coventry, W Mids, Holy Trinity
28/06/21 - Arrw added
8
22 3 07
Arr
1898
1776
Pack & Chapman
1776
Existing 6 recast and augmented to 8 in 1776 by P&C
Supw 20-0-18. 1-7/8 subsequently recast by C&G Mears in 1856
Tilley & Walters, CJP, http://warksbells.co.uk/index.php/others/lost-rings/coventry-ht 07/20, GAD
Cramlington, Northumb, S Nicholas
23/06/21 - Arrw added
6
20 3 12
Arr
1934
1873
Taylor
1873
6 installed by Taylor in 1873
Supw 21-0-00
https://northeastbells.co.uk/cramlington/ 07/20, CJP, GAD
Cranbrook, Kent, S Dunstan
08/10/21 New Row added
5
23 cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1604
Known to be 5 by 1604
MAS Estw same as 1801 successor
Love's Guide Kent, MAS
Cranbrook, Kent, S Dunstan
08/10/21 New Row added
5
23 cwt
Est
2021
1606
Hatch, Joseph
1606
Existing 5 recast by Joseph Hatch in 1606
MAS Estw same as 1801 successor
Love's Guide Kent, MAS
Crewkerne, Som, S Bartholomew
04/10/21 New Row added
5
23 cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1612
Believed to have been 5 by 1612
MAS Estw same as 1767 successor. Tenuous event as definitive date of being 5 unknown.
GWM, MAS
Crewkerne, Som, S Bartholomew
04/10/21 New Row added
5
23 cwt
Est
2021
1698
Purdue, Thomas
1698
3 & 5/5 recast in 1698 by Thomas Purdue
MAS Estw same as 1767 successor
GWM, MAS
Cullompton, Devon, S Andrew
08/10/21 New Row added
8
20 cwt
Est
2021
1549
Unknown
1549
Believed to have been 8 cast in 1549 on completion of Tower by an unknown founder
MAS tenuous Estw same as 1746 successor. RW 80/482 states that new 8 installed on Tower completion in 1549
RW 80/482, Ellacombe, MAS
Cullompton, Devon, S Andrew
08/10/21 New Row added
7
14 cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1553
Existing 8 reduced to 7 by 1553
RW 80/482 states that new 8 installed on Tower completion in 1549. 1553 Edwardian inventory however shows were only 7 and no way of knowing which bell had been removed by that time to estimate Tenor weight. MASp Tenor had been removed leaving former 7/8 as new 7/7 - highly Tenuous presumption included to show evolution of ring.
RW 80/482, Ellacombe, MAS
Dalton in Furness, Cumb, S Mary
08/05/21 Arrw added
8
21 2 01
Arr
1927
1913
Warner
1913
Existing 6 recast, remodelled and augmented to 8 by Warner in 1913
Arrw nett. Supw 21-2-03
D J Handley - Notes on Furness Branch Bells, Cheetham, RW 13/14 4th July, BN 05/07/13 p214, RW 72/833-4, RW 77/1081-2, GAD
Denham, Bucks, S Mary V
08/10/21 New Row added
5
23¼ cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1637
Known to have been 5 in 1637
MAS Estw same as 1683 successor but no evidence of weight
Cocks, CJP, MAS
Derby, Derbys, S Andrew
28/06/21 - Arrw added
8
20 2 03
Arr
1923
1881
Mears & Stainbank
1881
8 cast in 1881 by M&S
Supw 20-2-04. RW 12/33 and CB 12/95 states 20-2-14
Dawson & Halls Derbys, FER, CJP, RW 12/33, CB 12/94-5, BN 09/81 p62, GAD
Derby, Derbys, S Luke
11/08/21 - Arrw added
8
32 1 12
Arr
1923
1876
Taylor
1876
Tenor recast in 1876 by Taylor
Supw 32-1-16
Dawson & Halls Derbys, CJP, RW 75/801-2, GAD
Doncaster, S Yorks, Minster Ch of S George
08/10/21 New Row added
5
28 cwt
Est
2021
1720
Hedderly, Daniel
1720
5 cast in 1720 by D Hedderly
MAS Estw based on complete ring of 5 weighing 80 cwt
RW 51/394, GAD, CJP, BN 16/09/93 p218, MAS
Doncaster, S Yorks, Minster Ch of S George
08/05/21 Arrw added
8
29 2 26
Arr
1939
1858
Warner
1858
8 installed in 1858 by Warner
Arrw 1939 with canons still. Supw 30-1-00. Four tons of existing metal salvaged for recasting in 1858. Were rehung in 1896 by Mallaby when perhaps weight changed.
RW 51/394, FER, BN 09/01/97 p493, GAD
Dublin, Eire, St Patrick’s Cathedral
26/06/21 - Updated Event to show that former 3/8 also retained
10
45 1 18
Sup
1897
1897
Taylor
1897
Existing 8 remodelled by recasting 1, 2, 4-7/8 and augmenting to heavier 10 in 1897 by Taylor
Existing 3 & 8/8 retained as Service Bells
MAS, CJND "Dorset" Pt III, CB 27/816, BN 04/09/97 p224-5
Dunham Massey, Gtr Man, S Margaret, Altrincham
08/05/21 Arrw added
10
27 0 16
Arr
1974
1854
Taylor
1854
10 installed by Taylor in 1854
Arrw 1974. Supw 27-3-00. Note: Dove weight pre 1974 was 27-1-23.
http://dunhamchurch.com/our-church/ 07/20, CJP, GAD
East Dereham, Norf, S Nicholas
08/10/21 New Row added
6
23¼ cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1717
Existing 5 augmented to 6 in 1717 by an unknown founder
MAS Estw same as 1753 successor. Known to have been 5 in 1536 but only 1 in 1552.
L'Estrange, MAS
East Grinstead, W Sussex, S Swithun
04/10/21 New Row added
6
23¾ cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1724
Known to be 6 by 1724
MAS Estw same as 1818 successor
RW 83/66, MAS
East Grinstead, W Sussex, S Swithun
04/10/21 New Row added
6
23¾ cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1785
Existing 6 destroyed when Tower collapsed in 1785
MAS Estw same as 1818 successor
RW 83/66, MAS
Eastbourne, E Sussex, S John
26/06/21 Weight and Event corrected
1
7 2 13
Res
1997
1911
Taylor
1997
Existing 3 reduced to 1 chiming bell (former 2/3 which was retuned) by Whitechapel in 1997
1/3 sold to Wellington, Aus and 3/3 transferred to Hobart, Aus as 10/10 where now 21-2-08. Current Bell Supw was 7-2-22.
RW 2009/53-4
Eccleston, Ches, S Mary V
11/08/21 - Scrw added
6
12 1 18
Scr
1899
1810
Mears, Thomas II
1810
6 cast by T Mears in 1810
Cheshire Bells J W Clarke, GAD
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Cathedral
19/07/21 - Arrw added
10
42 2 18
Arr
1935
1878
Taylor
1879
10 cast in 1878/9 by Taylor
Supw 42-2-21. Tenor cast 1878, remainder in 1879 (CJP)
RWMC, CB 9/591 & 603, GAD
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, S Cuthbert
26/06/21 - Corrected to state Supw 1902
10
21 0 00
Sup
1902
1902
Taylor
1969
Existing 8 augmented to 10 in 1969 by Taylor
Dove 07/20
Ellesmere, Shrops, S Mary
08/10/21 New Row added
8
20½ cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1727
Assumed 8 by 1727 cast by Abraham Rudhall II
MAS Estw same as 1799 successor. As extant 2, 3 and 7/8 cast by Abr Rudhall II in 1727, assumed 8 cast by him but no evidence that Tenor was.
Dove 07/20, RW 2015/81, MAS
Epworth, Lincs, S Andrew
08/10/21 New Row added
6
21¼ cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1776
Known to be 6 in 1776 when James Harrison recast 3 of whatever bells existed before
MAS Estw same as 1813 successor
RW 81/363
Escrick, N Yorks, S Helen
20/10/20 - New row added
5
12 cwt
Est
Unk
1857
Warner
1857
5 cast by Warner in 1857
Destroyed by fire in 1923
CJP
Evercreech, Som, S Peter
20/10/20 - Event re worded
10
21 0 10
Sup
1948
1948
Taylor
1948
Existing 1-6 & 8/8 recast (former 7/8 replaced) and augmented to 10 in 1948 by Taylor
Quoted as 21-0-17. Former 7/8 retained (cast in Bristol in c1450, 13½cwt)
MAS, CJP, ADH, RW 49/131
Exeter, Devon, Cathedral
17/10/21 Estw and Notes amended
8
60 cwt
Est
2021
1350
Unknown
1552
Known to be 8 in mixolydian mode (i.e. 8 with b2nd) by 1552
MAS Estw as although estimated weight in 1552 inventory given as "XL" cwt, no additional metal contracted to be added in recastings of 1616, 1676 or 1729 when resulted in being 62-2-11.
Scott - Exeter Cathedral Bells, Ellacombe Bells of Cathedral Church of St Peter, Exon, RW 68/842, MAS
Exeter, Devon, Cathedral
17/10/21 Estw and Notes amended
9
60 cwt
Est
2021
1350
Unknown
1616
Existing 8 augmented to 9 in Mixolydian mode (9 with b3rd) in 1616 by John Birdall
Known to be 8 in mixolydian mode (i.e. 8 with b2nd) by 1552
MAS Estw as although estimated weight in 1552 inventory given as "XL" cwt, no additional metal contracted to be added in recastings of 1616, 1676 or 1729 when resulted in being 62-2-11. Although an additional Treble added, this was to create an alternative diatonic major 6 in Eb (with 6/9 as Tenor) and not as a diatonic 9 as such. Note that the b2nd referred to here still extant as current b6/12.
Exeter, Devon, Cathedral
17/10/21 Estw and Notes amended
9
60 cwt
Est
2020
1625
Pennington, Thomas II
1625
Tenor recast by T Pennington in 1625
Existing 8 augmented to 9 in Mixolydian mode (9 with b3rd) in 1616 by John Birdall
MAS Estw same as 1729 successor. MAS Estw as although estimated weight in 1552 inventory given as "XL" cwt, no additional metal contracted to be added in recastings of 1616, 1676 or 1729 when resulted in being 62-2-11.
Exeter, Devon, Cathedral
17/10/21 Ring No and Notes amended
9
60 cwt
Est
2020
1676
Purdue, Thomas
1676
Major 3rd of existing 9 in mixolydian mode added to create a diatonic 9 plus b3rd and resultant 6, 8 and 9/9 recast by Thomas Purdue in 1676
Tenor recast by T Pennington in 1625
MAS Estw same as 1729 successor. A ring of 10 was created in 1729 as although 1/10 was a "recast" then, this was of one of the remaining pre reformation clock bells still in the NW Tower - it was the first time that a true ring of 10 was created. Ellacombe quotes there to have been 10 in 1679 which there were but being a diatonic 9 plus a b3rd. Note that the b3rd referred to here still extant as current b6/12.
Exeter, Devon, Cathedral
17/10/21 Row amended
10
62 2 11
Con
1902
1729
Evans, William
1729
Existing diatonic 9 augmented by adding resultant 1/10 to become ring of 10 plus b4th and resultant 8 & 10/10 recast in 1729 by William Evans
Major 3rd of existing 9 in mixolydian mode added to create a diatonic 9 plus b3rd and resultant 6, 8 and 9/9 recast by Thomas Purdue in 1676
As weighed at Exeter railway station on removal in 1902. Supw 62-3-24. Not weighed at Loughborough but recorded as 62-3-00 approx Nett weight. Quoted as 67-1-18 (Ellacombe). A ring of 10 was created at this time as although 1/10 was a "recast", this was of one of the remaining pre reformation clock bells still in the NW Tower - it was the first time that a true ring of 10 was created here. Ellacombe quotes there to have been 10 in 1679 which there were but being a diatonic 9 plus a b3rd. Note that the b4th referred to here still extant as current b6/12.
Faversham , Kent, S Mary
02/12/20 Revised Tenor weight post tuning
10
16 0 03
Res
2020
1872
Mears & Stainbank
2020
Existing 8 retuned and augmented to 10 by Taylor in 2020
Dove 12/20
Gorran, Corn, S Goranus
25/06/21 - New Row added
6
11½ cwt
Est
2021
1772
Pennington, John
1772
6 cast by John Pennington in 1772
MAS Estw prior to retuning in 1953
Cannon, CJP
Gorran, Corn, S Goranus
25/06/21 - New Row added
6
11 0 15
Res
1953
1772
Pennington, John
1953
2/6 recast and all retuned by G&J in 1953
Cannon, CJP
Gorran, Corn, S Goranus
25/06/21 - Event updated
8
24 0 00
Res
2015
1897
Warner
2015
Former 6 replaced (1, 3, 4 & 6/6 retained) with 8 transferred from Chatham, Kent by Taylor in 2015
Formerly Tenor 25-0-21 at Chatham
Dove 07/20
Gorran, Corn, S Goranus
25/06/21 - New Row added
10
24 0 00
Res
2015
1897
Warner
2016
Existing 8 augmented to 10 by Taylor in 2016
Formerly Tenor 25-0-21 at Chatham
Dove 07/20
Grantham, Lincs, S Wulfram
08/10/21 New Row added
5
30 cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1640
Know to have been 5 in 1640
MAS Estw same as 1775 successor
RW 70/530, MAS
Grantham, Lincs, S Wulfram
08/10/21 New Row added
6
30 cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1652
Known that bell given in 1652 to use to augment to 6
MAS Estw same as 1775 successor and that this date when actually augmented to 6.
RW 70/530, MAS
Grantham, Lincs, S Wulfram
08/10/21 Tenor date and founder corrected to Unknown
8
30 cwt
Est
2020
1752
Eayre, Thomas I
1752
Existing 6 recast and augmented to 8 T Eayre in 1752
MAS Estw similar to 1775 successor. RW 70/530 and Cocks states only resultant 3-6/8 recast.
JRK & GAD Lincs, RW70/530, CJP, Cocks
Grantham, Lincs, S Wulfram
13/10/20 Amended to Estw pre canons removal
10
29¼ cwt
Est
2020
1818
Mears, Thomas II
1818
Tenor recast in 1818 by T Mears
MAS Estw prior to canons removal
JRK & GAD Lincs, CJP, RW 70/530, BN 17/01/03 p481, https://www.ldgcb.org.uk/library/gallery/, MAS, GAD
Grantham, Lincs, S Wulfram
13/10/20 New row to reflect canon removal
10
28 0 20
Scr
1946
1818
Mears, Thomas II
1888
MASp Canons removed from Tenor (and others) when A Frame installed by JT in 1888
As evidenced in photos on Lincs Diocs website. First photo here seems to be late 19c so MASp is when JT did frame work and all have canons. Other photos here appear to be in 1946 where can be seen Tenor (and others ) have no canons.
JRK & GAD Lincs, CJP, RW 70/530, BN 17/01/03 p481, https://www.ldgcb.org.uk/library/gallery/, MAS, GAD
Great Dunmow, Essex, S Mary V
08/10/21 New Row added
6
22¼ cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1671
Assumed to have been 6 by 1671
MAS Estw same as 1879 successor. Known that Tenor was a recast in 1879 and that at that time 1/6 was dated 1671 and also believed to have been 5 by 1529.
Deedes & Waters, MAS
Greenwich, Gtr Lon, S Alfege
07/07/21 - Tenor Date corrected
10
23 2 14
Res
1954
1824
Mears, Thomas II
1954
1-9/10 recast, all rehung and 10/10 retuned and canons removed in 1954 by M&S
MASp canons removed at this event
Dove 07/20, FER, Love's Guide Kent
Groton, USA, Groton School Chapel
04/11/20 Exact Supw updated
8
22 0 17
Sup
1900
1900
Mears & Stainbank
1900
8 installed in 1900 by M&S
Supw per CJP on Bell Historians note 05/06
BN 30/03/01 p568, https://lists.ringingworld.co.uk/pipermail/bell-historians/2006-May/010310.html
Guildford, Surrey, S Nicolas
08/05/21 Scrw added
8
22 0 11
Scr
1926
1879
Taylor
1879
Existing 8 recast by Taylor in 1879
Scrw Gross. Supw 22-0-14.
Stahlschmidt, RW 26/791, CJP, Dove 07/20 for dedication spelling, GAD
Guildford, Surrey, S Nicolas
28/06/21 - New row added
10
22 0 11
Scr
1926
1879
Taylor
1894
Existing 8 augmented to 10 by M&S in 1894
RW 26/775 & 791, CJP
Guildford, Surrey, S Nicolas
28/06/21 - Event amended
10
22 1 10
Sup
1926
1926
Taylor
1926
1-4 & 10/10 recast by Taylor in 1926
RW 26/775 & 791, CJP, Dove 07/20 for dedication
Hackney, Gtr Lon, S John, S John at Hackney
08/10/21 New Row added
5
10 cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1608
Know to have been 5 in 1608 but no information as to Tenor weight
MAS Tenuous Estw of Tenor as no details available. Known that additional metal added to recasting and augmenting in 1743 so assumed lighter
HBW per CJP, MAS
Hackney, Gtr Lon, S John, S John at Hackney
08/10/21 New Row added
6
10 cwt
Est
2021
1677
Bartlet, James
1677
Known to have been 6 in 1677 believed to have all been cast by J Bartlett but no information as to Tenor weight
MAS Tenuous Estw of Tenor as no details available. Known that additional metal added to recasting and augmenting in 1743 so assumed lighter
HBW per CJP, MAS
Hampstead, Gtr Lon, Christ Church
08/10/21 New Row added
3
6 0 13
Sup
1873
1873
Mears & Stainbank
1873
Chime of 3 installed by M&S in 1873
MASp Supw 1873
RW 2006/97-99
Hertford, Herts, All Saints
08/10/21 New Row added
5
25 cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1552
Known to have been 5 in 1552
MAS Estw heavier than 1684 successor as believed to have been remodelled into a lighter 8 but no evidence available
North, MAS
Hertford, Herts, All Saints
08/10/21 New Row added
8
21¾ cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1674
Existing 5/5 recast and ring remodelled into (assumed lighter) 8 by an unknown founder
MAS Estw same as 1771 successor
North, MAS
High Wycombe, Bucks, All Saints
08/10/21 New Row added
6
29 cwt
Sup
1683
Unknown
Unknown
1639
Known to have been 6 by 1639
MAS Estw same as 1683 successor. RW 81/549 states 6 by 1639, Cocks states by 1637.
RW 81/549, Cocks, MAS
Hinckley, Leics, S Mary V
06/05/21 New row
5
18½ cwt
Est
2020
1617
Watts, Hugh II
1617
Believed 5 cast in 1617 by H Watts
MAS Estw same as 1825 successor. This Tenor believed to have been by Hugh Watts 1617 as 3-5 of former 6 were by him.
North
Hinckley, Leics, S Mary V
06/05/21 New row
6
18½ cwt
Est
2020
1617
Watts, Hugh II
1777
Existing 5 augmented to 6 in 1777 by an unknown founder
MAS Estw same as 1825 successor. This Tenor believed to have been by Hugh Watts 1617 as 3-5 of former 6 were by him.
North
Hinckley, Leics, S Mary V
06/05/21 New row
8
18½ cwt
Est
2020
Unknown
Unknown
1779
Tenor "exchanged" in 1779 (maybe recast)
MAS Estw same as 1825 successor. Tenor "exchanged" in 1779 but is not known if was a new bell or a recast (in which case perhaps by E Arnold).
North
Hinckley, Leics, S Mary V
06/05/21 Amended 3/8 to 4/8 recast
8
18½ cwt
Est
2020
Unknown
Unknown
1792
Existing 6 augmented to 8 and resultant 4/8 recast by Edward Arnold in 1792
MAS Estw same as 1825 successor.
BN 04/04/03 p13, CJP
Hitchin, Herts, S Mary
08/10/21 New Row added
6
25 cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1552
Known to be 6 in 1552 with Tenor of 53" diameter
MAS Estw
North, MAS
Hitchin, Herts, S Mary
08/10/21 New Row added
6
25 cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1689
Existing 6 recast in 1689 by an unknown founder
MAS Estw same as predecessor
North, MAS
Hoar Cross, Staffs, Holy Angels
11/08/21 - Arrw added
6
29 2 20
Arr
1935
1875
Taylor
1875
6 installed in 1875 by Taylor
Supw 29-2-21
CJP, GAD
Howden, E Yorks, S Peter
26/06/21 - Supw corrected to 1869
8
26 1 18
Sup
1869
1869
Taylor
1869
1, 4 & 8/8 recast in 1869 by Taylor
MASp Supw. CJP states that this bell was in F as per Grimthorpe's specifications (replacing the 18-0-17 Tenor)
https://www.bnd.org.uk/tower_details.php?action=ind&prac=18 07/20, CJP, BN 25/04/03 p49
Howden, E Yorks, S Peter
26/06/21 - Supw corrected to 1869
8
26 1 18
Sup
1869
1869
Taylor
1929
Existing 8 destroyed by fire on 9th Oct 1929
https://www.bnd.org.uk/tower_details.php?action=ind&prac=18, RW 29/662
Huddersfield, W Yorks, S Peter
26/06/21 - Event corrected to reflect existing 10 recast
10
23 1 02
Sup
1909
1909
Taylor
1909
Existing 10 recast in 1909 by Taylor
BN 30/07/10 p302, CJP, MAS
Humberstone, Leics, S Mary
06/05/21 Updated Event Date and Notes
5
13 cwt
Est
2020
1726
Eayre, Thomas I
1726
Assumed 5 bells by when T Eayre cast 5/5 in 1726
MAS Estw prior to retuning in 1948 when Resw 12-2-09. Possibly also had canons removed when new headstock supplied by Taylor in 1876.
Dove 08/20, North, MAS, Ernest Morris https://www.le.ac.uk/lahs/downloads/LeicsBells_Vol1-7-HIN-ILS.pdf
Humberstone, Leics, S Mary
06/05/21 Updated Notes and source
6
20 1 20
Sup
1876
1876
Taylor
1876
Existing 5 augmented to 6 by addition of Tenor in 1876 by Taylor
MASp Supw 1876 per CJP. Morris quotes 20-1-14
CJP, Ernest Morris https://www.le.ac.uk/lahs/downloads/LeicsBells_Vol1-7-HIN-ILS.pdf
Humberstone, Leics, S Mary
06/05/21 Updated Event and source
6
19 3 24
Res
1876
1876
Taylor
1948
Existing 6 all retuned by G & J in 1947-8
Dove 07/20, CJP, Ernest Morris https://www.le.ac.uk/lahs/downloads/LeicsBells_Vol1-7-HIN-ILS.pdf
Ilminster, Som, BVM
08/10/21 New Row added
5
25½ cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1611
Believed to be 5 by 1611 when 1/5 recast by George Purdue
MAS Estw same as 1732 sucessor. Assumed 5 by medieval times but no solid information.
GWM, MAS
Ipswich, Suff, S Mary le Tower
29/06/21 - Event date and Founder amended
10
23 cwt
Est
2020
1610
Graye, Miles I
1812
Existing 8 augmented to 10 (cast by T Mears II) by John Naunton in 1812
MAS Estw prior to canons removal as Arrw in 1976 was 22-1-00 without canons (probably removed in 1866 by Warner). Definitely augmented at this time as Newspaper reports (various) in Order and Disorder series confirm, and a peal of Bob Royal was rung in 1827. Note that most books and articles erroneously have 1844/5 as Augmentation to 10 by Taylor.
MAS, CJP, http://www.smltscr.org.uk/downloads/SMLTSocietyHistory.pdf
Kempston, Beds, All Saints
23/06/21 - Updated Notes
5
17¾ cwt
Est
2020
1603
Watts, Hugh I
1617
Known to be 5 by 1617 when 1/5 cast
MAS Estw pre canons removal as no record of Arrw weight of Tenor in 1893 at JT
North, MAS, GAD
Kempston, Beds, All Saints
23/06/21 - Updated Notes
6
17 1 16
Res
1893
1603
Watts, Hugh I
1893
Existing 5 augmented to 6, resultant 2, 4 & 5/6 recast and MASp canons removed from 3 & 6/6 by Taylor in 1893
MASp Canons from Tenor removed at this event
AMB, Beds, Dove 07/20, CJP, GAD
King's Lynn, Norf, Minster Ch of S Margaret
08/10/21 New Row added
5
28 cwt
Est
1552
Unknown
Unknown
1552
Known to be 5 in 1552
Weights of 5 given in 1552 as 10, 14, 18, 22 & 28 cwt.
RW 43/250, RW 68/38
King's Lynn, Norf, Minster Ch of S Margaret
08/10/21 New Row added
8
28 cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1663
Known to be 8 by 1663
MAS Estw same as predecessor
RW 43/250, RW 68/38, MAS
Kingston upon Hull, E Yorks, Minster Ch of the Holy Trinity
08/10/21 New Row added
6
21 cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1710
Known to have been 6 by 1710
MAS Estw same as 1727 successor
RW 50/385, MAS
Kingston upon Hull, E Yorks, Minster Ch of the Holy Trinity
08/05/21 Arrw added in notes
8
22 0 22
Sup
1821
1821
Harrison, James III
1821
Tenor recast in 1821 by J Harrison
Arrw 1899 22-1-08 gross
12s w/s 2005, CJP, GAD, RW 50/385
Kingston upon Thames, Gtr Lon, All Saints
26/06/21 - Founder in Event corrected
10
28 1 00
Arr
1936
1830
Mears, Thomas II
1830
Tenor recast by T Mears in 1830
Arrw 1936 and unclear whether canons still on at that time
CJP, NT
Kingston, Dorset, S James
08/05/21 Weight corrected
8
28 2 08
Sup
1878
1878
Taylor
1878
8 installed by Taylor in 1878
28-2-08 post tuning weight (correction to 28-2-18 given by CJND)
CJND, GAD
Lancaster, Lancs, Priory
08/10/21 New Row added
4
30 cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1652
Known to have been 4 in 1652
MAS tenuous Estw as known that existing Tenor recast into two in 1722 resulted in a new Tenor weight of 22cwt (assumed same as successor). Cheetham states that 2 & 4/4 recast by William Scott of Wigan in 1652 but then quotes the Churchwarden's accounts which states 1 & 2/4 were recast at that time (not 4/4).
Cheetham, MAS
Lancaster, Lancs, Priory
08/10/21 New Row added
6
22¼ cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1722
Existing 4 remodelled by recasting Tenor into 2 and adding a further bell to make 6 by an unknown founder in 1722
MAS Estw same as 1744 successor
Cheetham, MAS
Lancaster, Lancs, Priory
08/05/21 Arrw added in notes
8
22 1 14
Arr
1885
1744
Rudhall, Abel
1747
Existing 6 augmented to 8 by Abel Rudhall in 1747
Cheetham c1921 also quoted 22-1-14 as Supw
Church website 05/08 (now gone); https://lancasterpriory.org/church/history/ 07/20, Cheetham, GAD
Lancaster, Lancs, Priory
08/10/21 New Row added
8
22 1 14
Arr
1885
1744
Rudhall, Abel
1753
Existing 8 removed in 1753 while Tower rebuilt
Cheetham
Lancaster, Lancs, Priory
08/10/21 New Row added
8
22 1 14
Arr
1885
1744
Rudhall, Abel
1755
Existing 8 rehung when rebuilt Tower completed in 1755
Cheetham
Lancaster, Lancs, Priory
09/05/21 Arrw added
8
31 0 17
Arr
1971
1885
Taylor
1886
Existing 8 recast, remodelled by addition of Tenor and rehung by Taylor in 1885/6
Supw 31-0-14
Church website 05/08 (now gone); https://lancasterpriory.org/church/history/ 07/20, Cheetham, GAD
Ledbury, Herefs, S Michael & All Angels
07/11/20 New row
10
19 3 06
Res
2020
1736
Rudhall, Abel
2020
Existing 8 augmented to 10 and resultant 4 & 7/10 recast (cast by Westley Group) by Whites of Appleton in 2020
Dove 11/20
Leeds, W Yorks, Minster Ch of St Peter
04/10/21 New Row added
8
10 cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1742
Existing 6 augmented to 8 in 1742 and believed to be much lighter than replacement 10
MAS Estw as no info available. Tenuous event with regards Tenor weight but shown to reflect that known to have been an 8 in existence.
RW 16/83, RW 64/34
Leeds, W Yorks, S Michael & All Angels, Headingley
03/11/20 Revised Tenor weight
6
9 3 00
Unk
2008
1797
Mears, Thomas I
1841
Existing 1-6/10 (cast in 1797 by T Mears) transferred from S Peter, Leeds in 1841
Exact weight as per Bell Historians 08/08. Unclear whether Leeds S Peter 6 transferred at the time of their replacement in 1841 or stored and transferred at the time of the Tenor's recasting in 1852
http://www.riponandleedsbells.org.uk/headingley1.htm, Dove 07/20, RW 71/371, RW 86/582, https://lists.ringingworld.co.uk/pipermail/bell-historians/2008-August/014096.html
Leeds, W Yorks, S Michael & All Angels, Headingley
08/05/21 Arrw added
6
9 3 00
Arr
1890
1852
Mears, C & G
1852
Tenor recast by C&G Mears in 1852
RW 86/582 estimated weight at 12 cwt. 9-3-00 Arrw in 1890 (coincidently same as former Tenor stated on Bell Historians 08/08)
http://www.riponandleedsbells.org.uk/headingley1.htm, RW 86/582, GAD
Leeds, W Yorks, S Michael & All Angels, Headingley
08/05/21 Arrw added
6
9 3 00
Arr
1890
1852
Mears, C & G
1885
Existing 6 removed as church closed for rebuilding in March 1885
Church rebuilt from 1885 to 1890. RW 86/582 estimated weight at 12 cwt. 9-3-00 Arrw in 1890 (coincidently same as former Tenor stated on Bell Historians 08/08)
GAD, RW 86/582
Leiston, Suff, S Margaret
09/05/21 Updated notes
5
11½ cwt
Est
2020
1674
Darbie, John
1806
Known to be 5 in 1806
MAS Estw of extant 7/8 prior to restoration in 1884 (currently 11-0-24) as was this Tenor. No Arrw at JT in 1884. Probably a complete 5 by John Brend in 1640 but no evidence of predecessor of this Tenor, which (although unlikely) may have been an augmentation.
Raven, MAS, GAD
Leominster, Herefs, SS Peter & Paul
04/10/21 New Row added
5
20¼ cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1553
Known to be 5 in 1553 with a Tenor of 49" in diameter
MAS Estw same as 1755 successor
FS Herefs, MAS
Leominster, Herefs, SS Peter & Paul
04/10/21 New Row added
6
20¼ cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1615
Existing 5 augmented to 6 in 1615
MAS Estw same as 1755 successor
FS Herefs, MAS
Leyland, Lancs, S Andrew
08/05/21 Updated notes
6
14 cwt
Est
2020
1722
Rudhall, Abraham II
1722
6 cast by A Rudhall in 1722
MAS Estw as former 7/8 in 1915 (original Tenor) given as 43". Former bells not removed from tower in 1897 so no Arrw.
Cheetham, Church History https://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/lancs/vol6/pp3-10 07/20, GAD
Lichfield, Staffs, Cathedral
04/10/21 Shown as exact Supw
10
28 0 00
Sup
1813
1813
Mears, Thomas II
1813
Tenor recast in 1813 by Thomas Mears
Alleged Supw exact. FER erroneously gave 29-3-14 probably from BN 19/07/84 p189
Lucy Smith, RW 83/423-4, MAS, JT&Co, SCWH, FER, BN 19/07/84 p189
Lindfield, W Sussex, All Saints
Updated 13/10/20
5
16 cwt
Est
2020
1573
Cole, John
1682
5 by 1682 when William Hall cast 1/5
Tyssen, Richard Hutchings 10/20
Lindfield, W Sussex, All Saints
Updated 13/10/20
8
21 2 19
Sup
1887
1887
Taylor
1887
Existing 5 augmented to 8 by addition of two Trebles and a Tenor and subsequent 3/8 recast by Taylor in 1887
MAS Tower notice, Tyssen, CB 18/293, Richard Hutchings 10/20
Liverpool, Mers, Cathedral
06/11/20 Casw added and source of date cast
12
82 0 11
Sup
1938
1938
Mears & Stainbank
1951
12 cast in 1938-39 by M&S but not installed until 1951
Tenor cast 09 Dec 1938 (RW), Casw 92-0-21 (per NT on BH Dec 03)
RW 34/185, RW 35/264, RW 36/582, RW 37/773, RW 38/716, 805 & 814, RW 40/172, 283-4 & 343, RW 51/425, 649-50 & 745, RW 67/531, Bell Historians https://lists.ringingworld.co.uk/pipermail/bell-historians/2003-December/004168.html
Liverpool, Mers, St Nicholas Pier Head
04/10/21 New Row added
4
9 3 00
Sup
1636
1636
Hancox, Thomas II
1636
Known to be 4 by 1636
Possibly 4 by 1629, some by Robert Oldfield
Cheetham
London, London, S Giles, Cripplegate
05/10/21 New Row added
5
22¾ cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1552
Known to be 5 in 1552
MAS Estw same as 1579 sucessor
CJP, MAS
London, London, S Giles, Cripplegate
05/10/21 New Row added
5
22 3 00
Sup
1579
1579
Mot, Robert
1579
4 & 5/5 recast in 1579 by Robert Mot
CJP
London, London, S Giles, Cripplegate
05/10/21 New Row added
6
36½ cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1631
Existing 5 augmented to 6 by addition of Tenor in 1631 by unknown founder
MAS Estw same as 1772 successor
Loves Guide London, MAS
London, London, S Giles, Cripplegate
05/10/21 New Row added
6
36½ cwt
Est
2021
1666
Hodson, Christopher
1666
Tenor recast by C Hodson in 1666
MAS Estw same as 1772 successor
Loves Guide London, CJP
London, London, S Giles, Cripplegate
05/10/21 New Row added
8
36½ cwt
Est
2020
1683
Wightman, William
1683
Tenor recast by W Wightman in 1683
MAS Estw same as 1772 successor
Loves Guide London, MAS
London, London, S Michael, Cornhill
05/10/21 New Row added
5
21 cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1421
New church built and a minor 5 placed within in 1421
MAS Estw as known that 6/6 weighing 30cwt added to this ring in 1430
RW 72/415, Loves Guide London, MAS
London, London, S Michael, Cornhill
05/10/21 New Row added
6
30 cwt
Est
1972
Unknown
Unknown
1430
Existing 5 augmented to 6 by addition of Tenor in 1430
RW 72/415, Loves Guide London
London, London, S Michael, Cornhill
05/10/21 New Row added
6
31 2 00
Sup
1587
1587
Wright, Lawrence
1587
Tenor recast by Lawrence Wright in 1587
RW 72/415, Loves Guide London
London, London, S Michael, Cornhill
05/10/21 New Row added
6
31½ cwt
Est
2021
1589
Mot, Robert
1589
Tenor recast at second attempt (first in 1588) in 1589 by Robert Mot
MAS Estw same as 1587 predecessor
RW 72/415, Loves Guide London
London, London, S Michael, Cornhill
05/10/21 New Row added
6
31½ cwt
Est
2021
1599
Mot, Robert
1599
Tenor recast again by Robert Mot in 1599
MAS Estw same as 1587 predecessor
RW 72/415, Loves Guide London
London, London, S Michael, Cornhill
05/10/21 New Row added
10
31½ cwt
Est
2021
1599
Mot, Robert
1660
Believed that 10 in existence prior to being destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666
MAS Estw same as 1587 predecessor. MAS estimated Event date. RW 72/415 suggests only 8 prior to fire - unknown when augmented to 8 or 10 although DrL states were 8 in 1682 but apparently ring not replaced after fire until 1728.
RW 72/415, Loves Guide London
London, London, S Michael, Cornhill
05/10/21 New Row added
10
31½ cwt
Est
2021
1599
Mot, Robert
1666
Known that 10 in existence destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666
MAS Estw same as 1587 predecessor
Loves Guide London, CJP
Loughborough, Leics, All Saints
09/05/21 Updated notes
6
24 2 14
Sup
1754
1754
Eayre, Thomas I
1754
Existing 6 all recast by T Eayre in 1754
No Arrw at JT in 1840
North, GAD
Loughborough, Leics, All Saints
08/05/21 Scrw added
10
26 3 01
Scr
1899
1887
Taylor
1887
Existing 8 augmented to 10 and resultant 6 & 8-10/10 recast by Taylor in 1887
Supw 28-0-00.
CB 17/1233, GAD
Lymington, Hants, S Thomas Ap
06/05/21 Arr weight added
6
13 0 13
Arr
1901
1785
Wells, Robert II
1785
6 cast in 1785 by Robert Wells
Arrw pre retune in 1901 by Taylor to 11-3-21 as extant 7/8.
Colchester, Dove 07/20, GAD
Macclesfield, Ches, Christ Church
28/06/21 - No of ring and Event corrected
10
23 1 14
Scr
1902
1777
Rudhall, Thomas
1777
10 cast by T Rudhall in 1777
Scrw (nett) 1902
RW/47/139, CJP 03, Dove 07/20
Macclesfield, Ches, Christ Church
28/06/21 - New Row Correction added
8
23 1 14
Scr
1902
1777
Rudhall, Thomas
1815
Two Trebles removed due to Tower safety concerns and resultant 7/8 recast by William Dobson in 1815
Scrw (nett) 1902
RW/47/139, CJP 03, Dove 07/20
Manchester, Gtr Man, S John, Deansgate
09/05/21 Updated notes
8
19 3 00
Sup
1768
1768
Lester & Pack
1768
8 installed by L&P in 1768
MASp Supw per Cheetham. No Scrw at JT in 1902
Cheetham, GAD
Margate, Kent, S John Bapt
05/10/21 New Row added
5
22¼ cwt
Est
2021
1449
Sturdy, John
1600
Known to be 5 by 1600
MAS Estw same as 1785 successor
Love's Guide Kent
Mark, Som, Holy Cross
05/10/21 New Row added
4
13 2 19
Scr
1727
Unknown
Unknown
1672
Known to have been 4 by 1672 when 2/4 cast by Thomas Purdue in 1672
GWM
Melbourne, Aus, Cathedral
23/06/21 - Updated Arrw
12
31 0 22
Arr
1963
1889
Mears & Stainbank
1889
12 cast by M&S in 1889
Supw 31-1-00
MAS, BN 04/01/90 p468, GAD
Melton Mowbray, Leics, S Mary
06/05/21 New row added
5
27¾ cwt
Est
2020
1656
Unknown
1656
Known to have been 5 when Tenor cast in 1656 by an unknown founder
MAS Estw same as 1754 successor
North, MAS
Middlewich, Ches, S Michael & All Angels
08/10/21 New Row added
4
14½ cwt
Est
2021
Unknown
Unknown
1598
Known to be 4 in 1598
MAS Estw same as 1711 successor
BN 08/10/98 p207, MAS
Middlewich, Ches, S Michael & All Angels
08/10/21 New Row added
4
14½ cwt
Est
2021
1708
Smith, Gabriel
1708
Tenor recast in 1708 by an alleged Gabrell Smith, assumed Gabriel Smith
MAS Estw same as 1711 successor. Know that still 4 existed on recasting and augmentation in 1711
BN 08/10/98 p207, MAS
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