[Bell Historians] Re: Radial Frames

[Richard Offen]

> I never actually saw any plans that had been drawn up,even though 
Richard,
> I am an upright citizen- albeit with a slight stoop and noticeable 
limp
> :-)   but I was told that they were considering opening up the 
radial frame
> to allow for the extra bells. 

You must have missed the 2001 Washington Cathedral Ringers AGM, 
because plans were on display at that meeting.   But all is not lost 
as the drawing can be seen as an introduction to the Whitechapel Bell 
Foundry article on radial frames:

http://www.whitechapelbellfoundry.co.uk/radial.htm

One hopes that Rick's dream comes to fruition soon.

Best wishes,

Richard