[Bell Historians] Council for the Conservation of Bellfoundries (CCB)

[Mrthigby at a...]

In a message dated 28/04/04 17:59:00 GMT Daylight Time, zen16073 at z... 
writes:

> I think Whitechapel got the job because they agreed to supply a
> wooden frame. Metal ones were held in deep suspicion in this part of the
> world for a long time.
> 

The steel frame at Langport, Somerset was replaced with a timber frame, soon 
after installation, because it damaged the tower I am told! The RSJ's remain 
in situ but no longer support anything!

M


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