RECENT PROJECTS
Minster Ch of S John & S Martin, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire
(10 bells. Tenor 41–1–20 in C)
New gudgeons will be fitted to the headstock of the 7th bell. All wheels will be re-rimmed and new pulleys and bearings fitted throughout.
All Saints, Basingstoke, Hampshire
(10 bells. Tenor 11-0-06 in F)
A new galvanised and powder coated fabricated RHS steel headstock complete with fixed steel gudgeons and refurbished bearings has been manufactured for the 5th bell. It will be rehung in the existing frame.
Saint Mary, Norton, Gloucestershire
(8 bells. Tenor 10–3–14 in F♯)
The existing frame is being placed on a new galvanised steel grillage, and the bells will be rehung on new fittings. The existing 4th is to be used as a service bell, and replaced with a second-hand bell from the Keltek Trust.
Saint Edward The Confessor, Netley, Hampshire
(8 bells. Tenor 7–1–5 (371 kg) in G♯)
All 8 bells have been tuned and rehung on new fittings in the existing bell frame which has also been strengthened.
Saint Peter, Burton Pidsea, East Riding of Yorkshire
(3 bells. Tenor 9½ cwt (~480 kg) in E)
The bells have been rehung for stationary electric chiming.
Saint Leonard, Flamstead, Hertfordshire
(6 bells. Tenor 12–2–14 (641 kg) in E)
The six bells are being tuned and rehung on new fittings in the existing strengthened frame.
Worcester Cathedral, Worcester, Worcestershire
(12 bells. Tenor 48–0–2 in B)
Following a gudgeon failure on the Tenor headstock, the gudgeons will be replaced.
Saint Luke, Garford, Oxfordshire
(1 bell)
The single bell is being rehung for swing chiming.
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Saint Nicholas, Ashchurch, Gloucestershire
(8 bells. Tenor 11–1–7 (575 kg) in F#)
All 8 bells have been tuned and rehung in the existing bell frame.
Saint Peter & Saint Paul, Tring, Hertfordshire
(8 bells. Tenor 17–3–18 (910 kg) in C♯)
Major maintenance to the wheels, bearings, clappers, and pulleys.
Saint Edmund, Sedgefield, Durham
(6 bells. Tenor 9–1–2 (471 kg) in A♭)
Rotten oak cills and braces have been replaced in the existing timber frame.
All Saints, Danehill, East Sussex
(6 bells. Tenor 7–3–5 in C)
The bells have been quarter-tuned. The clappers and bearings have been overhauled, and some loose gudgeons replaced.
Saint Leonard, Southoe, Cambridgeshire
(4 bells. Tenor 89 cwt (~410 kg) in B♭)
New canon retaining headstock for tenor bell constructed.
Curfew Tower, HM Free Chapel of S George, Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire
(8 bells. Tenor 26 cwt (~1320 kg) in C♯)
Remedial work to the clappers and staying gear was undertaken.
Saint Nicholas, Idbury, Oxfordshire
(3 bells. Tenor 8¾ cwt in A)
The circa 1320 sanctus bell has been rehung on a hardwood headstock and fittings in keeping with the age and style of the building.
Saint Mary, Great Barrington, Gloucestershire
(6 bells. Tenor 8-0-3 in B♭)
We have refurbished the fittings on all bells and replaced the gudgeons on the 4th.
Saint Leonard, Watlington, Oxfordshire
(8 bells. Tenor 24cwt in E♭)
The 8 bells have been tuned and the 5th welded. The bells have been rehung on new fittings in the strengthened frame.
Saint Peter, Langtoft, East Riding of Yorkshire
(1 bell. 4-1-6)
The older of the two bells in the tower has been rehung on new traditional chiming fittings.
Saint Mary the Virgin, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
(10 bells. 20–0–20 (1025 kg) in D)
We have replaced the gudgeons on the Tenor.
Saint Mary the Virgin, Kirtlington, Oxfordshire
(8 bells. 16–1–19 (834 kg) in E)
We have replaced the gudgeons on the 5th.
Saint Mary, Great Wymondley, Hertfordshire
(6 bells. Tenor 8–3–12 (450 kg) in A♭)
The six bells have been tuned and rehung on new fittings in the existing strengthened frame. The existing 5th is now being used as a service bell, and was replaced with a second-hand bell from the Keltek Trust.
Saint Andrew, Ombersley, Worcestershire
(6 bells. Tenor 16–1–3 in E)
The tenor bell has been recast by John Taylor & Company, and has been rehung on existing adapted fittings.
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