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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear sam, </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">According to church bells of somerset it appears that the church has had a ring of six since at least the early 18<sup>th</sup> century, however there seems to be some debate over weather the treble is a recast of an earlier predecessor
but I should think that they would have been a six in 1740. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I hope this is helpful. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Regards </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Oliver lee </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0cm"><b>From: </b><a href="mailto:sam0austin@gmail.com">Sam Austin</a><br>
<b>Sent: </b>04 June 2021 08:34<br>
<b>To: </b><a href="mailto:bell-historians@lists.ringingworld.co.uk">bell-historians@lists.ringingworld.co.uk</a><br>
<b>Subject: </b>[Bell Historians] Bruton, Somerset</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear all,<br>
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An author friend has put out a query regarding the bells at Bruton. Doubtless it’s going to feature in his next novel!<br>
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Would anyone be able to answer please? I’ll pass on all replies in full.<br>
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“This is one for bellringers (and for people who live in Bruton, Somerset).<br>
Is there a historical directory of English church bells? I'm attending a burial at St Mary's, Bruton in November 1740. The west tower has a ring of six bells at present (I believe that's correct), but it looks as if there were either three or four in 1740.
Is there a way of knowing for sure? It doesn't matter much one way or the other, but I know the accuracy of details like this is important to some (including me).<br>
November 1740. Are we going to hear two muffled bells? Or three, or four...?”<br>
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The author’s name is Kevin Corby Bowyer.<br>
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Many thanks<br>
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Sam<br>
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