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Library: Founders

AUTHOR SUBJECT TITLE EDITION NOTES
Andrews, H.C Founders John Briant, Bellfounder and Clockmaker 1930  
Brooke, Christopher J Founders The archaeology of bellframes, recording and preservation After 1994  
Burstow, Henry Founders Photocopy of chapter on Bells & Bellringing, incl some a/c of the Old Bell Foundry of Horsham   See Ephemera
Butler, William Founders Musical Handbells - A Comprehensive History of the Bells and their Founders 2000 See Handbells
Elphick, G.P. Founders The Craft of the Bellfounder (autographed) 1988 See Sussex
Gillett & Johnston Founders Recasting of the Great Bell of Bow 1933  
Gillett & Johnston Founders The Clock and Bell' House magazine Vol. 1 1952  
Jennings, Trevor S. Founders Bellfounding 1988  
Jennings, Trevor S. Founders Master of my Art The Taylor Bellfoundries 1784-1987 1987  
Johnston, Cyril F. Founders Bells Old and New 1929  
Llewellyn & James Founders Bells and Bellfounding 1879  
Mears & Stainbank Founders Bell Founding from the Armada to the Great War c1925 & c1931  
Mears & Stainbank Founders Church Bell Founding during four centuries c1952 & later Ed.  
Mears & Stainbank Founders Church Bells, Catalogue of Bells from the Foundry 1 copy c. 1895, 1 copy 1898, 1 copy 1918  
Morris, Ernest Founders Topographical Quarterly, Vol. 4 No. 1 incl. British Bellfounders with a chronological list of all known names 1935  
Simpson, Rev. Arthur B. Founders Why bells sound out of tune and how to cure them 1897 See Interest
Taylor Bellfoundry Founders Great Carillons c. 1920  
Taylor Bellfoundry Founders The Taylor Bell Foundry    
Van Heuven, E.W Founders Acoustical Measurements on Church Bells and Carillons    
Whitechapel Founders The Whitechapel Bell Foundry c. 1970  
Whitechapel Founders The Whitechapel Bell Foundry. During Sixteen Reigns from Queen Elizabeth to King George V 1934  
Young, Alexander Founders Bell Tones and How to Observe Them 1920s  

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Safeguarding - outings and peals/quarter peals

One area that is attracting a bit of attention is the Safeguarding of visiting bands (either an outing or quarter peal / peal attempt). The CCCBR advice is that “visiting bands are responsible for their own safeguarding, but the local church may ask for…
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Central Council Update June 2025

On 15th August, the UK marks VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day), commemorating the end of World War II in 1945. As part of the nationwide remembrance, bellringers are encouraged to ring at their local tower, beginning at 6:30pm, to honour those who served and…
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UPDATED: Death of Brian Nulty (ex-Billingshurst ringer)

We have received the sad news that Brian Nulty has recently passed away. For many years he was a stalwart at Billingshurst where he restarted the band in 1984. He was tower captain there for many years building up a loyal and steady band. He also regularly…

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There seems to be some confusion about what SCACR’s insurance covers. Broadly speaking,…
30 July 2025
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Safeguarding - outings and peals/quarter peals

One area that is attracting a bit of attention is the Safeguarding of visiting bands (either an outing or quarter peal / peal attempt). The CCCBR advice is that “visiting bands are responsible for their own safeguarding, but the local church may ask for…
30 July 2025
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Central Council Update June 2025

On 15th August, the UK marks VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day), commemorating the end of World War II in 1945. As part of the nationwide remembrance, bellringers are encouraged to ring at their local tower, beginning at 6:30pm, to honour those who served and…

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