[Bell Historians] SS Mary & Ann, Cork.

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In a message dated 03/11/2008 11:01:52 GMT Standard Time,  
aaj.buswell at 6YEbYvrH7U0BesmJbIOm_Zxmki3b7jLtemTHNboATYfFL_5Yh2RbfMqz9iAdPTG0y4GAP7l5T6JZrbPN5xfsuVp26g.yahoo.invalid writes:

Before replying  to this letter, can any one tell me what is making these 
bells unringable and  give any other material that may be of interest.
Thanks, Alan  Buswell


St Ann's Shandon as it is generally known, opens its doors to tourists and  
allows them to climb the tower and chime the bells. Full details of the bells  
are at:
 

_http://www.bellringingireland.org/Other/ShandonWeights.html_ 
(http://www.bellringingireland.org/Other/ShandonWeights.html)  

They were rehung dead in the ringing frame by Taylors in 1908 when the  
recast 12 & 8. Some of the fittings survive in lower chambers of the  tower.
 
The Church website is as follows:
 
_www.shandonbells.org/_ (http://www.shandonbells.org/) 
 
There are fears about the tower structure, and I imagine that rehanging  will 
never be on the cards (rather sadly). They are a truly fine octave.
 
Matthew
 
Matthew Higby & Company Ltd,
Church Bell  Engineers,
Jasmine Cottage,
The Street,
Chilcompton,
Bath,
BA3  4HN.

www.bell-hangers.com
           
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