[Bell Historians] Flat crowns

[Mike Chester]

Of course, Petham were originally cast as stock
> bells, hence a set of rather uninteresting inscriptions. Pictures at
> http://kent.lovesguide.com/petham.htm.
> 

Can I yet again show my ignorance?! Why do foundries cast stock 
bells? Is it just in case someone happens to want one of a 
particular size in a hurry?

DrL - please don't end sentences that finish with a link by using a 
full stop! I think that even JEC would forgive this omission!

;-)

Mike