[Bell Historians] CBC

[Anne Willis]

I went to a conference on major church building work on Tuesday, organised
by the Historic Religious Buildings Alliance whose chairman is a ringer and
a man of common sense

 

There were two case histories and in each case there had been objections.
One as with an amenity society and went to court; the other was with EH

 

In each case the church was told to get on with the job.  It was very
heartening.

 

Rode had a man from SPAB looking for trouble, but I believe the late George
Massey told the man where to go, and that was the end of it

 

 

 

Anne

 

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From: bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com [mailto:bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Andrew Bull
Sent: 11 October 2013 17:53
To: bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Bell Historians] CBC

 

  

Perhaps because most people know what SPAB's position generally is on bell
restoration. I have been compiling an article on the restoration of the
derelict five at Horton, Glos, and have seen all the correspondence. I found
the attitude of SPAB truly amazing. I doubt that even one member of SPAB had
ever even heard of Horton or their bells before, but as soon as they had an
opportunity to "argue their case", they made it perfectly clear that they
would rather have the installation at Horton rot until the bells fell down
the tower. Despite SPAB, after a five-year battle against
"conservationalists" the bells are rung twice a week to the glory of God by
a band of Horton residents.

 

Andrew Bull

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From: bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com [mailto:bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Peter Rivet
Sent: 11 October 2013 17:42
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I think it would be hard to justify not allowing SPAB the opportunity to
argue their case.  The important point is making sure that they aren't the
only interest group represented, and don't have a veto.

 

Peter Rivet

 

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[mailto:bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Robert Lewis
Sent: 11 October 2013 15:29
To: bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Bell Historians] CBC

  

At 14:55 11/10/2013, Mattew wrote:

Try this Mike.
http://www.churchcare.co.uk/about-us/cathedra-and-church-buildings-division/
statutory-bodies/conservation-committees 



I wonder what the justification is for giving SPAB a seat at this particular
table. 

RAL






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