[Bell Historians] Using tuning forks.

[David Bryant]

Jim Hedgcock wrote:

> When I was living in Kent I often heard it said that Taylors
> considered that All Saints Maidstone were the best ten that they had
> ever produced. Whilst preferences differ from ringer to ringer,
> there are some that would not agree with that statement. Personally
> I prefer Abergavenny and Lichfield; the former for tone and the
> latter for all round ringing enjoyment. It may be that the tower
> and/or the size of the bell chamber at Maidstone may preclude the
> bells enjoying the reputation that they may deserve.

Aren't Leighton Buzzard reckoned to be the most accurately tuned bells
Taylor's ever produced, at least up to the time when they were cast? I've
not rung on them, but most people seem to think that Evesham are better. The
acoustics of the two very different towers will play a large part, of
course.

David