[Bell Historians] G&J chime in Victoria BC

[Alan Ellis]

Hello Carl,

Many thanks for the reply.

These bells were visited by Faith Magwood, David Oliver and myself 
several years ago whilst still in the tower at the Metropolitan United 
Church (Sorry but I had forgotten the precise name of the church).

Faith was asking earlier today about their size and age.

We have always hoped that they might be used as a ring but it is 
believed that the trebles would be too small for ringing.

They are currently in the basement of the (?) Church, located just along 
Quadra Street in Victoria, from their earlier home.   I'll let you know 
which church once I hear back from faith.

Best wishes

Alan



Carl S Zimmerman wrote:

> 
> 
> Alan, you have uncovered the "lost" chime of Metropolitan United
> Church of Victoria, BC. The bells were removed from the tower of
> that building before it was sold to its present owner, the Victoria
> Conservatory of Music. See:
> http://www.gcna.org/data/NA_no_more.html#VCTR 
> <http://www.gcna.org/data/NA_no_more.html#VCTR>
> Until your message, I had been unsuccessful in tracing what had
> happened to them.
> 
> The 10 bells were cast and installed in 1938; largest is A, 9-1-1.
> (Data from G&J records via AAJB.)
> 
> Further details on their present location, how they got there, what's
> planned, etc. &c., would be most welcome!
> 
> Carl
> 
> _____
> At 23:25 +0100 07/06/15, Alan Ellis wrote:
>  >Hello Everyone, once again,
>  >
>  >I've just had an inquiry from Victoria, B.C. about a chime of 10 bells
>  >which were located in (I believe) the Knox Presbyterian Church but are
>  >now in the basement of an adjacent church.
>  >
>  >AFAIK they were a Gillett & Johnson chime. What they/we would like to
>  >know is what date are they and what is the weight of the tenor.
>  >
>  >Can anyone be of assistance, please.
>  >
>  >Best wishes
>  >
>  >Alan Ellis
>  >Vancouver, BC
> _____
> 

           
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