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The foyer at the start of the tour Margaret listening attentively Mark in the courtyard area Sue taking copious notes 12 bells (10 diatonic and 2 half notes) Yes this is definitely Whitechapel Mark showing a Burmese temple bell made circa 1200 AD Mark showing sand, clay, horse manure and goat's hair used to make the loam which in turn is used for making the moulding cases for church bells. This method has been used since 1778
Anthony and Margaret Loam as referred to above A moulding gauge to mould the shape of the actual bell Mould of a bell with markings made by stamps Mark answering one of many questions from Sue Mark standing on the bell tuning turntable A selection of bells Cannon on top of a bell used for mounting the bell In another area of the foundry Bell with "Whitechapel" headstock used for mounting a bell. This is the modern method of mounting bells (without using a cannon) Sue enjoying the tour Mark explaining how musical handbells are made
The handbell patterns (made of bell metal) Packing the boxes full of sand round the handbell pattern to make a mould from which to cast the handbell In the handbell workshop One of the tools used to tune handbells Nothing is wasted - these metal shavings produced from the tuning Anthony (right) and 2 others listening to Mark's talk process go back in the pot Leather pegs on clapper Felt covering leather pegs on clapper Explaining the components of a handbell The Whitechapel shop A display cabinet in the shop Further displays A set of musical handchimes This photo was taken in May 2005 when collecting our new handbells John with Steve who made our new handbells
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