[Bell Historians] Re: Pat Cannon at Poona.

[Peter Whisker]

> > How much does a tower have to sway before it falls down? Is it
> true that
> > the bells will 'drop' first and become uncontrollable thus
> restoring the
> > equilibrium to the structure.

Ringing at Calne (Wilts) was an experience - the tower swayed like a ship!
They have handbells on the walls which tinkle as the bells are rung. It is
no help to realise that this is their second tower as the first fell down in
the C18th.

Peter