[Bell Historians] York, Former St John

[R.J.Johnston]

Perhaps they can develop a seling pojnt: have a celebratory quarter peal 
rung as you enjoy your celebratory meal!!!!


On Fri, 30 May 2003, David Bryant wrote:

> > Here's one for you David.
> >
> > I read in today's RW that what used to be the Arts
> > Center has been sold and is to become a restaurant.
> > Any idea what is going to happen to the bells? I am
> > sure the City of York will not want to lose this
> > historic ring.
> 
> I've just written a complaining letter to the RW about that report. The
> above is one of the more minor points - I paricularly take issue with the
> assertion that two clappers "had fallen out" of the bells at Stockton, with
> its implication of poor maintenenace. Actually, I maintain the bells and had
> removed two clappers for rebushing. Likewise, the Minster tenor clapper had
> not fallen out, it had broken.
> 
> As regards St John, there have been negotiations between David Potter and
> the company who are buying the building, and the intention is that the bells
> will remain where they are and continue to be rung. The restaurant company
> are keen on the idea as it would be something of a novelty.
> 
> David
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