@blackout4491 lol there are many clock towers which do this chime, and not only clock towers, doorbells, school bells and even in sirens as a test chime.
@augpeh No need to lol. The chiming pattern is called the 'Westminster Chimes,' or 'Cambridge Chimes,' said to have been composed for the clock at St.Mary the Great, Cambridge in 1793 and later used for the clock at the Houses of Parliament (hence its fame.) The first 2 notes of these chimes have been used in all manner of situations, from door chimes to subways (to signal the doors closing.) In 1865, the chimes were used for the first time in the USA at Trinity Episcopal Church, Boston. So,
@Offshoreorganbuilder So, I imagine this was posted, not for the novelty of the chiming pattern (the most common in the world) but for the passing interest which someone might have in seeing the Town Hall in Manchester, as its clock strikes. As to why such a building needs such an elaborate clock tower and bells - just look at the architecture - it's one-upmanship, or civic pride, or showing off. Take your pick!
24 in total including the quarter chime bells here all 24 can be rung as a carillon from a clavier and 12 of them are on wheels for change ringing. Why a town hall has all this I've no idea.
The hour strike bell is called great Abel I belive.
the begining sounds w rong
323mooman 7 months ago
i think the chimes arnt quite westminster chimes.
323mooman 7 months ago
i've herd 3 clock towers do this chime
blackout4491 1 year ago
@blackout4491 lol there are many clock towers which do this chime, and not only clock towers, doorbells, school bells and even in sirens as a test chime.
augpeh 1 year ago
@augpeh yea i realized that 3 weeks ago. its been a month since i've posted that comment
blackout4491 1 year ago
@augpeh No need to lol. The chiming pattern is called the 'Westminster Chimes,' or 'Cambridge Chimes,' said to have been composed for the clock at St.Mary the Great, Cambridge in 1793 and later used for the clock at the Houses of Parliament (hence its fame.) The first 2 notes of these chimes have been used in all manner of situations, from door chimes to subways (to signal the doors closing.) In 1865, the chimes were used for the first time in the USA at Trinity Episcopal Church, Boston. So,
Offshoreorganbuilder 1 year ago
@Offshoreorganbuilder So, I imagine this was posted, not for the novelty of the chiming pattern (the most common in the world) but for the passing interest which someone might have in seeing the Town Hall in Manchester, as its clock strikes. As to why such a building needs such an elaborate clock tower and bells - just look at the architecture - it's one-upmanship, or civic pride, or showing off. Take your pick!
Offshoreorganbuilder 1 year ago
@Offshoreorganbuilder I know.
augpeh 1 year ago
BONG!!!
LottieBTS 3 years ago
seems not to be Chiming these days...
duxk 3 years ago
i've rung here this tower has alot of bells
24 in total including the quarter chime bells here all 24 can be rung as a carillon from a clavier and 12 of them are on wheels for change ringing. Why a town hall has all this I've no idea.
The hour strike bell is called great Abel I belive.
SrWilson 4 years ago
Long pause between chime and strike!
sodaclublad 5 years ago
far to long for my liking!
=]
1BODGER95 3 years ago
@sodaclublad To create a dignified effect, maybe? Something sadly lacking in the tinsel world of today.
Offshoreorganbuilder 1 year ago