I ring at a church in a village near southampton and a mini ring of eight bells came to our local heritage centre in the country park. They're much the same as a tower bell except they're lighter and more heavy set. They're great for practice because the sound doesn't go as far.
When they set them they seemed to go right over ... interesting to see how they start again ... I'd love to see / try one of these, but I don't think there are any in Australia ..
WOW... that looks amazing, i really wanna go on one of them, it looks SOOO fun! I wander if it's easier than proper ringing, it looks it! Ringing RULES! xx
The thing is about principles like Stedman and Duffield is that all the bells are working bells, there's no hunt bell (e.g. plain bob) or treble bob bell like in all surprise methods.
I'm a novice ringer (65 years old when I started 11 months ago). One day I might understand what you are talking about. It seems to me (despite buying a copy of Troyte, Wilson. etc.) that there is no book that explains this well. By the way, People like me need someone to write a new book on the subject. I do realise, however, that, despite the therotical stuff, there is no substitiute for practice.
you cant pull to hatd on these really, and theres nothing to break any way. Once you are use to them they are easy enough to ring. Easier than you think
Bells like these are available to buy from a company here in the UK. A typical ring of 6 bells with the heaviest weighing 16lbs (lighter than this one) would cost approx $8,787.10 plus UK VAT at 17.5%. If you know anyone whos interested. Contact Matthew Higby and co Ltd. 00441761233757. Bell-Hangers dot com
I understand from the owner of this ring, one of the young men in the video, C. Trafford, that these bells are not in this directory yet.
I'm sure he'd be happy to explain all the details about them to you if you'd like to contact him - his email is in the full main description for the bells.
I understand that this ring is often being taken to various locations and events. If you'd like to see them you could email C. Trafford at his email which is noted in the full main description? I'm sure he'd be happy to say where you might be able to catch up with them. I hope this is helpful. Regards.
I ring at a church in a village near southampton and a mini ring of eight bells came to our local heritage centre in the country park. They're much the same as a tower bell except they're lighter and more heavy set. They're great for practice because the sound doesn't go as far.
Alex123Jo 2 months ago
When they set them they seemed to go right over ... interesting to see how they start again ... I'd love to see / try one of these, but I don't think there are any in Australia ..
canonprecentor 2 years ago
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strafford3 2 years ago
Nice and funny! :D
LuuleBoo 2 years ago
WOW... that looks amazing, i really wanna go on one of them, it looks SOOO fun! I wander if it's easier than proper ringing, it looks it! Ringing RULES! xx
lilsamii4eva 2 years ago 3
Wow that's really good. I'm not a big fan of bell ringing, but i can see that's very hard. well done Stephen. X)
IX3L 3 years ago
The thing is about principles like Stedman and Duffield is that all the bells are working bells, there's no hunt bell (e.g. plain bob) or treble bob bell like in all surprise methods.
mayhemrw 3 years ago
I'm a novice ringer (65 years old when I started 11 months ago). One day I might understand what you are talking about. It seems to me (despite buying a copy of Troyte, Wilson. etc.) that there is no book that explains this well. By the way, People like me need someone to write a new book on the subject. I do realise, however, that, despite the therotical stuff, there is no substitiute for practice.
johnabenford 1 year ago
Those must be quite tricky to ring, I know I'd pull way too hard for certain!
TotallyBursar 4 years ago
you cant pull to hatd on these really, and theres nothing to break any way. Once you are use to them they are easy enough to ring. Easier than you think
strafford3 4 years ago
Are not Principals not a subset of methods?
ProfMoose 4 years ago 2
That is really cool! Does it not destract you though that you can actually see the bells when you are ringing?
alloria 4 years ago
no as you are not supposed to look up when you are ringing XD
ufoundme1111 4 years ago 2
The method being rung is Plain Hunt on 6
trafford1081hotmail 4 years ago 3
anyone know what method is being rung? Am I right in thinking its Plain Bob?
Regards
Gareth
concorde216 4 years ago
Plain hunt.
mayhemrw 3 years ago 6
These bells were cast by Taylors of Loughborough (Taylors Eayre & Smith Ltd, The John Taylor Bellfoundry, Freehold Street, Loughborough).
fartwell2000 4 years ago
I'd love to see these become available for exhibits, and demonstrations here in the U.S.. This is cool!
ThomasGrillo 4 years ago
Bells like these are available to buy from a company here in the UK. A typical ring of 6 bells with the heaviest weighing 16lbs (lighter than this one) would cost approx $8,787.10 plus UK VAT at 17.5%. If you know anyone whos interested. Contact Matthew Higby and co Ltd. 00441761233757. Bell-Hangers dot com
anonmonen 4 years ago
vollgeil
24hanimewatcher 4 years ago
Whose bells are these? I can't find them on Micheal Williams' Light Ring Directory....
anonmonen 4 years ago
Thank you for your message.
I understand from the owner of this ring, one of the young men in the video, C. Trafford, that these bells are not in this directory yet.
I'm sure he'd be happy to explain all the details about them to you if you'd like to contact him - his email is in the full main description for the bells.
I hope this is helpful.
Regards.
georgiegirl61 4 years ago
There was one of these (possibly this one) mini rings in Halesowen recently. I wish I'd gone along and had a go as it looks a lot of fun.
mjgriff74 4 years ago
I understand that this ring is often being taken to various locations and events. If you'd like to see them you could email C. Trafford at his email which is noted in the full main description? I'm sure he'd be happy to say where you might be able to catch up with them. I hope this is helpful. Regards.
georgiegirl61 4 years ago