They sound very well to me. A visiting band some time ago arrived with the attitude that such a light ring would be an anti-climax, but were absolutely charmed by them.
As to the bourdon, this is on the level above the ring of six. It is hung for full circle ringing, though without a stay. As well as being struck by an electric hammer mechanism for the Angelus at 12pm and 6pm, it is swung for about 5 minutes before most Masses - we typically swing it through about 90 degrees.
Is that a steel stay on the 4th?
1BODGER95 3 years ago
Yes, well spotted. All but the tenor have sprung steel stays.
CPKS1 3 years ago
Aah. I rang a 4cwt tenor with a sprung steel stay, and found, when pulling off, it was very deeply set.
Where is the Bordon bell. is it hung for ringing?
I bet the bells are a fine set.
1BODGER95 2 years ago
They sound very well to me. A visiting band some time ago arrived with the attitude that such a light ring would be an anti-climax, but were absolutely charmed by them.
As to the bourdon, this is on the level above the ring of six. It is hung for full circle ringing, though without a stay. As well as being struck by an electric hammer mechanism for the Angelus at 12pm and 6pm, it is swung for about 5 minutes before most Masses - we typically swing it through about 90 degrees.
CPKS1 2 years ago