[Bell Historians] Recovered stolen bell ...

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I’ve also had a look at the records. There was a bell from Hannington Ltd, Brighton, #6689 tuned 1949, 17.5 inches, that was acquired by Keltek, but I can’t imagine an ecclesiastical inscription would be put on a clock bell for a private company.

 

I wonder if the police have read the “1940” properly. 

 

I assume none of the Dewsbury Moor bells have gone missing.

 

DrL

 

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I’ve looked through the spreadsheet version of the index and can’t find any matching bell tuned in 1949 (or 1950). Very surprised there’s no serial number – bells of this date almost invariably (exceptions ARE possible, of course), have them. I wonder if it’s worth the police having a closer look?

 

Chris Pickford

 

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I've spoken to the police and there isn't a serial number on it but it carries the date 1949 along with the shield G&J used at the time and measures 17.8 inches in diameter. 

I've got someone who has access to the G&J records to have a look but won't be till this evening, so if anyone can add anything in the meantime please do!

 

 

 

On Mon, 25 Nov 2024 at 12:01, <peter at plrivet.plus.com <mailto:peter at plrivet.plus.com> > wrote:

I don’t think I can add much to what has been said on Facebook but (a) it’s a Gillett & Johnston product and (b) the inscription suggests that it may have been cast for a Roman Catholic church or school.  It certainly isn’t a stock bell.

 

Peter Rivet

 

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Hi All

 

The following has been reported by "Warwickshire Rural Crime Team" - a stolen bell that they have recovered.

 

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Can anyone shed any light on this?

 

Kind regards   

 

Peter Kirby ...

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