In Autumn 2007, the bells of St. Mark's, Cheltenham were finally restored. The old "challenging" ring of five were augmented to eight and re-tuned. This series of six chapters documents the manual work undertaken in support of the project.
I'm ambivalent about retuning bells - sure you can get them in tune, but what we consider a pleasant ring in the early 21st century may well be considered sterile and lacking in character (too generic white bread) in the future. After the bells have been turned, there's no way to get them back to where they were originally.
Well done on this project. They are a super 8 :)
simonbellringer 1 week ago
Good example of change ringing here.
I'm ambivalent about retuning bells - sure you can get them in tune, but what we consider a pleasant ring in the early 21st century may well be considered sterile and lacking in character (too generic white bread) in the future. After the bells have been turned, there's no way to get them back to where they were originally.
audadvnc 11 months ago
Tenor is a bit out isnt it
KDowner94 1 year ago
They sound lovely!
kernowoggie 2 years ago