Bells 8, 9, 10, 11 and Tenor now have timber clappers in them. The 8th bell has also been replaced since this video was taken. Before this was taken the 11th clapper was repaired, at the same time it was modified to try to get it to go up easier. It worked, however Avon Ropes have supplied a new timber shafted clapper which means it goes up right and rings effortlessly.
Thanks for posting. Yes, they are glorious bells. I lived next to SMR many years ago and they are still my favorite ring.
best video of ringing in the world 50cwt in B 2 tonnes
Bells 8, 9, 10, 11 and Tenor now have timber clappers in them. The 8th bell has also been replaced since this video was taken. Before this was taken the 11th clapper was repaired, at the same time it was modified to try to get it to go up easier. It worked, however Avon Ropes have supplied a new timber shafted clapper which means it goes up right and rings effortlessly.
That Tenor is quite magnificen!! Glorious 12, wish I'd been allowed in the belfry too!!
how can you actually stand being over a rining bell i can not stand it gives me the shivers
+Shannon Delaney just a bit of confidence
Spare clapper at 5:07
it sounds like worcester bells
same note, there both in B
God you can hear how rubbish the old 8th was like a grunt