Moresby, Cumbria

St Bridget's Parish Church

United Kingdom

Following the closure of St John’s Cleator Moor and the removal of its bells, the Carlisle Diocesan Redundant Bells Group selected St Bridget’s, Moresby to become the recipient of a brand new ring of eight bells (tenor 5 cwts). The bells, being cast in October & November 2017, will be named after various saints and donors. New bell fittings and a new galvanised steel bell frame will be manufactured and installed to complete the work.

  • Will begins fettling one of Moresby's new bells.

    Will begins fettling one of Moresby's new bells.

  • One of the new bells before fettling with a poignant inscription.

    One of the new bells before fettling with a poignant inscription.

  • Master Founder, Roger Johns, marks out the inscription using dividers.

    Master Founder, Roger Johns, marks out the inscription using dividers.

  • The new bell frame is complete - it has been dismantled and sent away for galvanising.

    The new bell frame is complete - it has been dismantled and sent away for galvanising.

  • Moresby's new ring of eight - they've tuned beautifully - headstocks fitted and ready for clappers and timing.

    Moresby's new ring of eight - they've tuned beautifully - headstocks fitted and ready for clappers and timing.

  • The bell frame was dismantled after construction and sent away for galvanising.

    The bell frame was dismantled after construction and sent away for galvanising.

  • The new ring of eight ready for dispatch.

    The new ring of eight ready for dispatch.

  • Moresby's two ancient bells.

    Moresby's two ancient bells.

Update

  • All eight bells have now been cast. Installation in the tower has been completed.