[Bell Historians] Clock Chime Queries

[Scott Allan Orr]

Perhaps of interest is to note the Baker & Sons chimes was highlighted in
William Wooding Starmer's 1918 lecture as a demonstration of the revival of
the "old interest in quarter Jacks...particularly for the purpose of
advertisement." (p. 14)

The Clock Jacks of England
Author(s): William Wooding Starmer
Source: Proceedings of the Musical Association, 44th Sess. (1917 - 1918),
pp. 1-17

Published by: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. on behalf of the Royal Musical
Association

Stable URL: https://www.jstor.org/stable/765764

Kind regards,
Scott

*Dr Scott Allan Orr *(he/him)

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On Sat, 11 Apr 2020 at 09:31, Mike Chester <mikechester at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Can anyone supply me with details of the bells for the clock chimes at:
>
> Baker & Sons, Gloucester - on the outside of the building, struck by
> figures.  All I know is that it was installed in 1904, and that the hour
> bell is not the expected note!
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GqynS9VOKA
>
> and
>
> Glusburn Institute - installed in 1911 for the coronation of George V
>
> Many thanks
>
> Mike
>
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