St Mary the Virgin, Nottingham

Some Cambridge Royal ( I think) prior to Sunday service at the beautiful church of St Marys Nottingham. The tower contains 12 bells though only the back ten are heard here

1,2. 1980 Eijsbouts of Holland
3-10. 1935 Gillett and Johnston of Croydon
11. 1595 Henry Oldfield II
12. 1935 Gillett and Johnston of Croydon

The tenor weighs 35-2-23 and is in C

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[95tupolev]

Back in the '70's when the tenor had a wrought iron clapper, it sounded superb, although it was rather dominant.

[irkibby]

@95tupolev Funnily enough I was ringing at SMV Nottingham the day after your comment. It's got a good sound with it's present Nylon shafted clapper

[1BODGER95]

Was that a half course?!?!

[irkibby]

it certainly was!

[irkibby]

Ah, yes, inside they are a bit disappointing. I agree wholeheartedly with the banning of lead and concrete in towers.

[vjoneslong]

It has a plastic clapper, well sort of. Its a Hayward Mills (now Taylors) composite clapper, plastic shaft with SG ball. Its a lot better than what was in before, and makes it quite easy to handle. I think it could do with being a little more punchy (technical term) , but it sounds totally different inside (ban concrete floors in bell towers!) Think that was one of our better efforts. Glad you weren't outside last sunday evening listening to the London Royal!

[timmeh1507]

it's fine on my speakers!

[anonmonen]

Could do with a wooden clapper in the tenor - It's slightly indistinct....