More stolen bells

[David & Mary Kelly]

The Keltek Trust has been informed of two more stolen bells.

The first is listed in Church Bells of Herefordshire: St Mark, Leggatts Way, Watford, 13.75" diameter bell cast by J Warner & Sons, London, 1891.

Information regarding the second stolen bell has come from Peter Trent, Norwich Diocese bells advisor:
This is a message from Long Stratton Safer Neighbourhood Team: 
Police are appealing for information from local residents following a theft. 
Between 26 December and Sunday 2 January thieve(s) have removed a large church bell from a garden in Saxlingham Thorpe. 
The bell had been stored under tarpaulin in a garden for the past 25 years, so was overgrown with brambles and bushes. 
Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC Jon Phillips at Long Stratton Safer Neighbourhood Team on 0845 456 4567 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Peter adds: the bell weighs approximately 8cwts, inscribed: "anno dni 1616"  and by William Brend

Dave, Sec. K.T.           
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