[Bell Historians] LLEWELLINS & JAMES, ETC

[Mrthigby at a...]

In a message dated 27/01/2003 16:01:14 GMT Standard Time, djb122 at y... 
writes:


> Presumably they're still on the plain bearings of 1910. I recall that the
> 'go' leaves quite a bit to be desired!

Correct!

The whole situation is very sad at Shepton. The locals insist that graphite 
grease is the best thing for the bearings which doesn't work at all well. 
Plus the clappers and rollers are very worn indeed. The worst thing is the 
ends of the RSJ's where they enter the walls, most of which are in a state of 
collapse. These have also rusted to the extent that the masonry is cracked 
around them - you can see daylight through several of the cracks! I advised 
them that ringing should stop over a year ago but they are still ringing them 
(badly as per usual!). I am positive that nothing will be done until 
something breaks.

Matthew
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