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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Whilst there is a conservation topic under
discussion, I wondered if anywhere there had been attempts to faithfully
reproduce a replica medieval belframe using traditional timberframing techniques
to allow ancient bells to be preserved in use ringing as had been originally
intended. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>In the world of historic musical instrument making,
the days of "we know best now" has long since gone and when you purchase, for
example a lute or viola da gamba you should expect a very specific copy of an
original instrument. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>In a parish with three 14th century bells in a
tower with no change ringers but an imense pride in their heritage and the
desire to have them sound again, is a replica installation such a ridiculous
option or even ridiculously expensive one?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>PJT</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>