Hanmer Church Bells

Bells of Saint Chad's Church, Hanmer

Hanmer Church Bells

Bell at St Chad's

 The 6 bells are by Taylor's of Loughborough. They were recast in 1890 from the original 14th century bells that fell to earth in the great fire of 1889. They weigh over 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, and 17 cwt making a total of just short of 3 tons. They are rung by 62 ft ropes extending from the floor to high in the tower. The team have just (2009) raised £1,000 to provide new ropes.

The dedicated and skillful team of ringers ring regularly for Sunday and special services. They practice on Tuesday evenings and welcome new members willing to learn how to ring. Tower Captain, Peter Beckett, completed 20 years as Tower Captain in 2009. His leadership has become the longest recorded.

The tenor bell is inscribed 'Come at my call to serve God all'. The bells send out a message over the village that God will be worshipped here in 2009 as in each century since the original bells were hung in the tower.

Updated 12th April 2009 by BB

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