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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>EASTRY Kent Sanctus bell again. Dr Baron has
provided and we have personally discussed this excellent engraving of the
lettering on the old school bell, now in the Ringing Room and known as the
"Sanctus".</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ranald Clouston ascribed it to the Ruffords of
Toddington, but there seems to be some doubt about this. Note especially the
crowns and hairdos of the King represented; also the initial cross with the
three orbs at each terminal.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dr Barron has been busy comparing it with the
English examples in the books he has seen, and I've looked at the published
Welsh examples, also discussed it with GAD.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I would be grateful if list members familiar with
Toddington and Worcester examples, as well as Nottingham, or any other founder
who used the Royal Heads device or this cross, would communicate their thoughts
or (hopefully) identify the founder / foundry on this list.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Two things: although a sculptor's engraving it is a
faithful reproduction of what is on the bell. Also, with respect, this is a
simple enquiry about the 'Sanctus' / old school bell's origins rather than
the bells of Eastry generally.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dickon might find it useful for the excellent
Lovesguide.kent site though.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thank you</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>DLC</FONT></DIV>
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