The Loughborough Bell Foundry
An order has been placed to remove this 14 cwt ring of eight and its fittings from the tower and bring it to Loughborough for restoration. After conservation work new ringing fittings will be manufactured for the bells before they are rehung in their existing bell frame.
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A new ring of eight, with a tenor bell weighing 19 cwts 3 qrs 8 lbs in the key of E, has been cast and installed in this church. Entirely new ringing fittings were manufactured for the bells, and they were rehung in the existing 1911 Harry Stokes cast iron bell frame which was restored.
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The 9cwt ring of six at this tower is the work of J III, C IV, & W Pennington & Co and was cast in the years 1773. The PCC of the church have placed an order for the bells and fittings to be removed to Loughborough for restoration. New cast iron head stocks and […]
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An order has been placed to cast a new ring of ten bells (tenor 6 cwts) for this church. The bells will be supplied with all new ringing fittings and a new galvanised steel bell frame. This project is the brainchild of Jeff Ladd from Leeds and he will oversee the installation of the bells.
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Work has been completed to improve the rope circle at this 11 cwt six, and a new rope guide has been manufactured and installed.
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Maintenance work has been completed on this 14 cwt ring of eight, including the rebushing/restoration of some of the clappers & rope rollers, and the supply and installation of new Nylocast floor rope bosses.
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Work has been carried out to make this chapel bell useable once more. A new stainless steel wire transmission was supplied and fitted, together with pulleys and a traditional bell rope.
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The single bell at this church has had its fittings cleaned, painted and fully restored. A new Ellacombe Chiming Hammer, together with supporting seating pad and new bell rope have been installed, and the bell bolts have been replaced in situ.
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