[Bell Historians] Fwd: St.Edward's, Leek, chiming machine

[Richard Offen]

Before we all start bombarding this lady with duplicate information, please
may we know what you imparted to her?

 

Richard

 

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From: bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com [mailto:bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Carl S Zimmerman
Sent: Friday, 29 August 2008 1:50 AM
To: Bell Historians List
Subject: [Bell Historians] Fwd: St.Edward's, Leek, chiming machine

 

The following inquiry came to me from a visitor to the GCNA Website. 
While I have replied directly, I think it likely that other 
subscribers to this list might be able to provide useful information 
as well. Please respond directly to the inquirer, not to me.

CSZ

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>From: "faith.cleverdon" <HYPERLINK
"mailto:faith.cleverdon07%40btinternet.com"faith.cleverdon07 at -btinternet.-co
m>
>Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:04:10 +0100
>
>Dear Sir / Madam
>
>I am searching for information about 'chiming machines' assuming that might
>be the correct name for the drums which until two years ago operated chimes
>at St. Edward's Church, Leek, Staffordshire. The tower had 8 bells in 1874
>when Gillet and Bland installed the chiming machine. It was subsequently
>alterred when two further bells were added. The bells can be both rung and
>chimed (the latter mechanically - for the hours, quarters, and three hourly
>tunes).
>
>For the past two years they have been silent (although the bells can still
>be rung) and we are seeking
>a) names of suitable firms to quote for repairs
>b) any information - including a correct definition - which can help us
make
>an intelligent bid for funding - and some idea of the rarity or otherwise
of
>this type of mechanism. It is clearly a mis-nomer to call it a carrillon,
>but what is correct?
>c) names of sources known to be sympathetic to such work
>
>If you can help in any way on any of these three I'd be most grateful. We
>could arrange access to the tower if anyone is interested. The machinery
has
>been dismantled and we are anxixous to see it restored as soon as possible
>before it joins the 'lost' list for good!
>
>Yours sincerely
>Faith Cleverdon
>
>Dr. M.F.Cleverdon, Leek and Moorlands Historic Buildings Trust. Tel:
>01538-382755

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