[Bell Historians] bell-related curios

[David Bagley]

A few from round the S.W.Midlands :-

Woolstone, Glos - 2 inscription bands from old 1-2/3 by unknown founder 1633
and by Henry Farmer + James Keene c1623-5

Tewkesbury Abbey - 2 Rudhall inscription bands from old 5/12 and 10/12?

Grosmont, Gwent - sections of old bell frame in (disused) part of this large
church

Upton S. Leonards, Glos - bits of old canons in ringing room

Malvern Priory - Six clappers from pre 1886 ring preserved in porch with
inscription "OUR DUTY DONE IN BELFRY HIGH, NOW VOICELESS TONGUES AT REST WE
LIE"

Leominster, Herfs - set of 8 long flighted clappers in ringing room

Crowle, Worcs - Large leather beer jug in the ringing room (no longer there)

David