[Bell Historians] Bells in museums

[Neil Skelton]

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SALISBURY (FORMER WORKHOUSE): Demolished 1972. Three small bells (each abou=
t 12 inches diameter). The clock bell was by William Tosier 1719 and was sa=
id to have come, with the one-handed clock, from nearby Longford Castle - i=
nscribed: W : B : SZ : WT 1719. (WB possibly for William Bouverie - family =
name for Earls of Radnor). The other bell, in the central tower, was withou=
t inscription and long-waisted and was bought by the workhouse authorities =
in 1899. I recall seeing a third bell on the floor of the workshop. I cann=
ot be certain but I think it was by Warner.

On demolition of the buildings the bells were retained by Wiltshire County =
Council and to be displayed in a museum (letter to NS 20/6/1972). I underst=
and that they went to the Trowbridge Museum but this has not been confirmed=
to me.

Perhaps Ann Willis has seen them there?

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British Museum - a few big oriental things - dissappointing lack of medie=
val british bells!
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Pontefract Museum - ex Market Bell c16".
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Andrew
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