[Bell Historians] Obscure questions of the week

[Mrthigby at a...]

In a message dated 06/01/2003 10:00:53 GMT Standard Time, djb122 at y... 
writes:


> 1) does anyone know when Whitechapel began using their current pattern
> cast iron headstocks, as opposed to the earlier type which were heavy
> and cumbersome. It was certainly before 1950, and I get them impression
> it was some time in the 40s. Can anyone provide a more accurate date?

I believe they were designed for Liverpool Cathedral, as was the current type 
face used for inscriptions (Inscriptions by Gilbert-Scott).

Matthew
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