[Bell Historians] Hesse & Clapper Springs

[matthewhigby at a...]

In a message dated 19/11/03 20:02:29 GMT Standard Time, 
david at b... writes:

> I thought the model bell and its fittings at South Petherton were by
> Taylor's - 1914 if I remember rigtly. It had a Hastings stay which had been
> broken off.

The bell certainly has something to do with Hesse (can't remember what 
exactly - there is a brass plate on it which bears his name and the clapper is 
certainly his design.) The bell is indeed cast by Taylors.

Matthew

Matthew Higby & Co Ltd,
Church Bell Engineers.
Jasmine Cottage,
The Street,
Chilcompton,
Bath,
BA3 4HN.
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