<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2>I finally managed to talk to Bob Parker about Glastonbury ex 7th. Bob recalls the bells as being cast by L&J, however he does remember it as being a rather unusual looking bell. <BR>
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Ellacombe states that the 7th and tenor bells were recast by L&J in 1872, which fits. The tenor was later recast by Taylors (1880's????).<BR>
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Bob also said that the ex 1863 L&J tenor at Charlynch, Somerset was also a most odd looking bell with a very flared lip - Ellacombe records the inscription as being Llewellin and Jones! - typical.<BR>
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How about this for a theory:<BR>
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Yeovilton tenor (bears the name Petter of Yeovil) - a very good bell with radial canons - 13-0-25 in F - not sure of exact date. Petters did exist anddeveloped the patented "Oil engine". They may have merged with Lister later - not sure. Petters were however into heavy weight casting.<BR>
1872 Glastonbury 7th (very similar bell to Yeovilton tenor - CD). The bell was not poor toned just thin (13cwt in F) - BP.<BR>
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1873? East Harptree tenor is recast by Taylors for L&J - 14-0-18 in E. (info from Andrew Ball) - canons removed in a more recent rehang I believe.<BR>
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Taking the radial canons thing into account - could they all have been castat Taylors? The Taylor (1863?? - can't remember) treble of 9 at Bath, St John (RC) also has radial canons.<BR>
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Correct - the old 4th at Glastonbury was by Mears for P Llewellin.<BR>
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