[Bell Historians] Gloucester Cathedral

[davidhird_uk]

--- In bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com, "David Bryant" > significance 
> I think it is more a case that it was one of a number of over-
conservative 
> projects which took place at around this time with disappointing 
results. 
> The other obvious example is Durham Cathedral.

Yes Durham should have been retained either for chiming in 1 of the 
front towers or on display and a new 10 or 12 cast.

It was made worse by putting a lead lined concrete floor under the 
bells which takes every ounce of hum out of them (not that there is 
much to be had anyway). They are better outside but inside just make 
clashing noises. A complete disappointment and completely out of 
character with the building.

It may have had something to do with the very arrogant architect 
they had (He has now retired) who we also encountered when we did St 
Matthews Newcastle. He wouldnt listen to any outside opinions, held 
things up for an eternity and then charged a fortune for revamping 
documents provided by others. A nightmare!

David