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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Most interesting to hear of Matthew's G&J
bells. It might help you to know, Matthew, that many of us have a specific
interest in and admiration for the now sadly departed Gillett &
<STRONG>Johnst</STRONG><STRONG>on</STRONG> (not 'Johnson') Bell Foundry in
Croydon (though happily the clock side of the business is still
flourishing).</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Interesting to know that the clock machinery
and angelus strike is still operational right down to its original green
livery!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I think list members will be interested to see the
images when you are able to send them, likewise the inscriptions on the bells,
including the founders' name and mark and the bell number (often there are
two - one the number of the bell in the peal, and the other, usually of four
figures, the serial number).</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>You'll find that Jill, the late Cyril Johnston's
daughter, has written a book about Cyril, Gillet and Johnston, and his bells,
published a couple of years ago. The title is "England's Child" and it is a
thoroughly good read - I am sure it is obtainable by any good USA
bookseller. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Enjoy the list</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>DLC</FONT> </DIV>
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<P>Hello All-<BR>I have recently become involved in the
care/repair/maintenance of two beautiful Gillett and Johnson Bells in Woods
Hole, Massachusetts (US). They are hung fixed in their own stone tower that
was built in 1929-1930. They play the Angelus. They are mechanically
controlled by their original green Gillett and Johnson mechanical control;
possibly driven by a newer electric motor and a much newer clock timer. I
would appreciate any and all information on the machinery and its care as well
as the care of the tolling mechanisms. <BR>I am new to Yahoo Groups so will
try to post photographs later.<BR>Matthew Bumpus<BR><BR></P></DIV><!-- end group email --></BODY></HTML>