Tanworth in Arden, Warwickshire
St Mary Magdelene
A major refurbishment has been completed on this 1949 Mears & Stainbank 12 cwt eight. All the bells were lifted from their pits and their bearings were cleaned/replaced as necessary.The rope roller boxes were fully restored with new hardwood wheels turning on ball races. The rope circle was altered and improved, and the bell frame was cleaned down and repainted.
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Job completed, and all fittings restored to the bells. (Photo: Chris Bennett.)
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Take note - all the fittings have been removed so that a "proper job" can be done! (Photo: Chris Bennett - who also wielded the paint brush!.)