[Bell Historians] Poona (India)

[jimhedgcock]

--- Thanks George.
Whilst it is understandable that Taylors should supply this ring of 
bells, unaware of the condition of the tower so far removed from 
their view, the same excuse can not be used for the supply of the 
rings at Baldersby, St. Michael Star Street Paddington and the Goslin 
six in North Kent, the name of which escapes me.
Any ideas why such unsuitable rings were supplied other than for 
commercial gain, with complete disregard for the usefulness of same.


In bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com, "George Dawson" <George at d...> 
wrote:
> 
> Subject: [Bell Historians] Poona (India)
> 
> 
> > Is there any evidence that these bells have ever been rung, or is 
it
> > yet another example of a ring of bells being supplied which are
> > unsuitable for their destination?
> 
> Funnily enough I have just been in at Taylors looking up 
information on this
> job.
> It is clear from Taylors correspondence books that the ring was 
designed for
> the money available. The bells were very quickly cast & sent off to 
Poona
> with full instructions how to erect them. Details were supplied 
about a
> ringers floor etc. Unfortunately no thought seems to have been 
given as to
> the thickness of the tower walls in relation to the height of the 
tower.
> 
> 
> GAD