Current projects

#	Tower	Description	Contractor	Source
1	Appleton le Moors, North Yorkshire, Christ Church	Fit replacement Ellacombe parts supplied by Whites of Appleton	Local labour/guild/assn
2	Barton under Needwood, Staffordshire, S James	The entire installation is to be removed from the tower for a major restoration and augmentation project. The bells will be cleaned, conserved and tuned and two new trebles will be cast to augment the ring to ten. A new cast iron and galvanised steel bell frame for ten bells will be manufactured together with all new fittings for the bells. A new training bell will be manufactured and installed alongside the ring, and a new sound control system will be manufactured and installed	John Taylor & Co	David Potter
3	Bath, Somerset, S Luke, Bloomfield	Installation of new chiming system	Nicholson Engineering Ltd	Andrew Nicholson
4	Berrow, Worcestershire, S Faith	Bells to be restored and augmented to six. – Not started	Blyth & Co	Jo Blyth, Office Manager, Blyth & Co Ltd.
5	Bishop Auckland, Durham, S Andrew	Maintenance work. Bells 1, 5 & 7 to be lowered into their pits for the manufacture and fitting of new bell pads and bell bolts. Clappers and crown staples of bells 3 & 5 to be annealed and fully refurbished. Rope roller box of 6th to be refurbished. – Not started	John Taylor & Co	David Potter, JT&Co
6	Boxley, Kent, S Mary V & All Saints	The six bells will be receiving an overhaul of the clappers with new fabricated steel adjustable staples, new sliders and existing runners sanded, new ceiling and floor bosses, and (faculty pending) new rope guide and SG clapper assembly in the tenor	O'Shea Engineering	Isaac O'Shea
7	Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, Christ Church	Rerim the wheels, refurbish the clappers and replace the main axis bearings. This work is being undertaken by Matthew Higby assisted by local labour which will be brushing down and repainting the frame and headstocks	Matthew Higby & Co	David Godwin
8	Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand, S Peter, Upper Riccarton	Project to install the bells previously intended for Christchurch, Transitional Cathedral	Matthew Higby & Co	Matthew Higby
9	Clyro, Powys, Wales, S Michael	New treble cast by Westley Group to augment to six. Not yet hung		Mark Walker, Whites of Appleton
10	Compton Dundon, Somerset, S Andrew	It is hoped to remodel the lost ring of five into a full-circle ring of six by retiring the existing tenor and adding second-hand bells sourced by the Keltek Trust as the two trebles; the bell formerly the treble at Church Kirk, Lancs will become the treble of six; the bell formerly the third at Lindfield, Sussex will become the second of six – Not started		Dave Kelly
11	Coningsby, Lincolnshire, S Michael & All Angels	Clappers on bells 4 and 6 to be rebushed	Blyth & Co	Jo Blyth, Office Manager, Blyth & Co Ltd.
12	Croome D'Abitot, Worcestershire, S Mary Magd	Cast in crown staples to be removed; bells to be rehung with all new fittings in the existing frame	Matthew Higby & Co	Matthew Higby
13	Devizes, Wiltshire, S John	Fittings on all eight bells to be overhauled; clappers to be rebushed; chiming hammer on 4th bell to be overhauled	Whites of Appleton	Marika Haseldine
14	Drinkstone, Suffolk, All Saints	This ring of six is to be recast and rehung slightly lower in the tower with all new fittings in a new galvanised steel bell frame for eight. A new belfry floor is to be installed, and a new sound control system manufactured and installed. New access ladders are to be manufactured and installed from the ringing chamber upwards in the tower	John Taylor & Co	David Potter
15	Dymock, Gloucestershire, S Mary V	Bells to be rehung on new cast iron headstocks, gudgeons & bearings. Bell wheels to be modified to fit new headstocks. Rope roller boxes to be refurbished	John Taylor & Co	David Potter
16	Eynsham, Oxfordshire, S Leonard	Bells to be tuned and rehung with all new fittings in the existing frame	Whites of Appleton	Marika Haseldine
17	Farleigh Hungerford, Somerset, S Leonard	Poor toned tenor to be replaced; ring to be augmented to six bells	Matthew Higby & Co	Matthew Higby
18	Findon, West Sussex, S John Bapt	Sanctus removed for rehanging	Whites of Appleton	Mark Walker, Whites of Appleton
19	Frampton, Dorset, S Mary	Bells to be removed to Loughborough for cleaning, conservation, tuning, and the drilling out of their cast-in crown staples. 1694 oak bell frame to be strengthened. All new ringing fittings to be manufactured before the bells are rehung – Not started	John Taylor & Co
20	Gedney, Lincolnshire, S Mary Magd	bells to be lifted from their pits and their bearings cleaned/replaced as necessary. Clappers, crown staples, rope roller boxes and bell wheels to be fully restored. Cast iron bell frame to be cleaned and repainted	John Taylor & Co	David Potter
21	Great Barrington, Gloucestershire, S Mary	Fittings on all six bells to be refurbished; gudgeons on 4th bell to be replaced	Whites of Appleton	Marika Haseldine
22	Great Wymondley, Hertfordshire, S Mary	Bells to be removed for tuning, replacement of 5th bell and rehanging on new fittings. Old 5th to be retained for chiming. March 2024 – Not started	Whites of Appleton	Mark Walker, Whites of Appleton
23	Hamsterley nr Bishop Auckland, Durham, S James	Bells removed for future restoration. – On hold	Blyth & Co	Jo Blyth, Office Manager, Blyth & Co Ltd.
24	Hatherleigh, Devon, S John Bapt	Bells to be rehung in a new frame	Matthew Higby & Co	Matthew Higby
25	Heacham, Norfolk, S Mary	Ancient bell to be conserved and hung for display; newly cast bell to be provided as a replacement	Matthew Higby & Co	Matthew Higby
26	Hinton St George, Somerset, S George	Bells out for rehanging with all new fittings in the existing frame	Matthew Higby & Co	Matthew Higby
27	Holborn, Greater London, S Giles in the Fields	a new 26" diameter service bell weighing 4 cwt has been cast and will be hung for swing chiming in the tower's cupola. The bell will be hung with counter-balanced headstock and clapper and will be swung using an electric linear motor	John Taylor & Co	David Potter
28	Ipswich, Suffolk, S Mary le Tower	Six training dumb-bells to be supplied and installed in the intermediate room	Matthew Higby & Co	Matthew Higby
29	Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia, S Canice (RC)	A new ring of five is to be created using two newly cast bells and three second-hand bells; to be supplied with new fittings for change ringing; frame to be built and bells to be hung locally	Matthew Higby & Co	Matthew Higby
30	Kirtlington, Oxfordshire, S Mary V	Gudgeons on 5th bell to be replaced	Whites of Appleton	Marika Haseldine
31	Langtoft, East Riding of Yorkshire, S Peter	Rehang the 1620 bell with new fittings for swing chiming. The other bell to be overhauled – Not started	Whites of Appleton
32	Lee, Greater London, S Margaret of Antioch	recasting of 21" bell from chime of 16; replacement of all bell bolts	John Taylor & Co	David Potter
33	Lichfield, Staffordshire, former ch of S Mary	Major maintenance work to be undertaken. All rope roller boxes to be fully refurbished, and new rope ground and ceiling pulleys to be manufactured and fitted to improve the rope circle. A new bell wheel for the 2nd bell and a wooden shafted tenor clapper/crown staple to be manufactured. The oak bell frame to be strengthened – Not started	John Taylor & Co	David Potter
34	Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Dyfed, Wales, S Teilo	Bells and frame to be restored; scheduled for 2024. – Not started	Blyth & Co	Jo Blyth, Office Manager, Blyth & Co Ltd.
35	Llanvihangel Ystern Llewern, Monmouthshire, Wales, S Michael	Bells removed into storage pending repairs to the turret and a decision on their future rehanging	John Taylor & Co	Taylors website, current projects
36	Longworth, Oxfordshire, S Mary	To be augmented to 8 in a new clockwise frame. The Westley group will cast the new treble; a second-hand bell has been acquired via the Keltek Trust for the 2nd; and WBF cast the 3rd in 2017. – Not started	Whites of Appleton	Michele Winter
37	Lydney, Gloucestershire, S Mary V	Clappers, crown staples & Bell wheels to be returned to Loughborough for restoration	John Taylor & Co	David Potter
38	Manchester, Greater Manchester, Cath & Parish Ch of S Mary, S Denys, & S George	Maintenance work. Bells to be lifted from their pits for the cleaning/replacement of their bearings. 7th bell headstock to be returned to Foundry for checking/replacement of gudgeons. Various sliders to be replaced with new and a new timber shafted clapper to be manufactured for the tenor bell. The single Ellacombe Hammer on the 4th bell to be restored and re-fitted. – Not started	John Taylor & Co	David Potter, JT&Co
39	Marksbury, Somerset, S Peter	Tune 6th; rehang mostly new fittings; new frame found'n,etc – On hold	Matthew Higby & Co	Matthew Higby
40	Marshchapel, Lincolnshire, S Mary V	Bells to be augmented to six using three second-hand bells sourced by Keltek Trust (bells #2,#3,#4 from Rochdale, S Chad) and rehung in a new frame	Blyth & Co	Jo Blyth, Office Manager, Blyth & Co Ltd.
41	Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, All Saints	The two trebles to be rehung with new fittings; ringing continues on the back six	Matthew Higby & Co	Matthew Higby
42	Melksham, Wiltshire, S Michael & All Angels	Ring to be augmented to ten bells	Matthew Higby & Co	Matthew Higby
43	Nempnett Thrubwell, Somerset, Blessed Virgin Mary	Bells to be tuned and rehung with all new fittings in a new frame	Matthew Higby & Co	Matthew Higby
44	Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, Civic Centre	The ten bells of the upper tier of the bell frame to be lowered and the upper frame removed. A new upper frame and ten new headstocks to be manufactured and the bells rehung with new seating pads, new bell bolts and restored clappers and crown staples	John Taylor & Co	David Potter
45	North Tamerton, Cornwall, S Denis	Bells and fittings to be removed from the tower for conservation, cleaning and tuning. Entirely new ringing fittings to be manufactured and the bells then rehung in the existing bell frame. Bells are being removed to Loughborough	John Taylor & Co	David Potter
46	Ombersley, Worcestershire, S Andrew	The tenor bell is to be recast by Taylors and supplied to Whites for tuning and rehanging.	Whites of Appleton	David Potter
47	Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, Wales, S Mary V	Existing bells to be restored; existing 2nd bell to be recast; ring to be augmented to 10 using two newly cast bells; bells to be rehung in a new frame; scheduled for 2024 – Not started	Blyth & Co	Jo Blyth, Office Manager, Blyth & Co Ltd.
48	Penhurst, East Sussex, S Michael the Archangel	To be tuned and rehung for swing chiming	Nicholson Engineering Ltd	Andrew Nicholson
49	Portishead, Somerset, S Peter	Cracked 6th bell to be replaced; replacement bell to be hung using existing fittings	Matthew Higby & Co	Matthew Higby
50	Powerstock, Dorset, S Mary V	Bells are being removed to Loughborough for conservation, cleaning and a little tuning. All new fittings to be manufactured before rehanging in a strengthened bell frame	John Taylor & Co	David Potter
51	Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, S Mary V	Tenor gudgeons to be replaced	Whites of Appleton	Marika Haseldine
52	Ropley, Hampshire, S Peter	Cracked 3rd bell to be welded; broken 5th bell to be recast; bells to be rehung with all new fittings in a new frame	Matthew Higby & Co	Matthew Higby
53	Rothwell, West Yorkshire, Holy Trinity	Minor maintenance. Fit replacement pulley units supplied by Whites of Appleton	Local labour/guild/assn
54	Scarborough, North Yorkshire, S Mary	Clappers, rollers, and sliders to be restored; gudgeons on bell 9 to be replaced	Blyth & Co	Jo Blyth, Office Manager, Blyth & Co Ltd.
55	St Hilary, Cornwall, S Hilary of Poitiers	Restoration – On hold	John Taylor & Co	John Baldwin
56	Stillington, North Yorkshire, S Nicholas	bells to be removed to Loughborough for conservation and the manufacture of new fittings for full circle ringing. The existing oak bell frame dating from circa 1700 to be strengthened before the bells are rehung	John Taylor & Co	David Potter
57	Stottesdon, Shropshire, S Mary	Rehang the treble bell on mainly new fittings and strengthen the treble's bell frame pit.	John Taylor & Co	David Potter
58	Stratton St Margaret, Wiltshire, S Margaret of Antioch	Bells are at Loughborough for conservation, tuning and the manufacture of mainly new ringing fittings. Bell frame to be cleaned and repainted. New ringing chamber ceiling to be installed higher in the tower. Whilst the bells are away a new ringing gallery is being installed	John Taylor & Co	David Potter & Daniel Knight
59	Tawstock, Devon, S Peter	Refurbish wheels – Not started	Nicholson Engineering Ltd	Andrew Nicholson
60	Teversal, Nottinghamshire, S Katherine	Bells to be lowered into their pits and their headstocks, clappers, crown staples and rope roller boxes to be removed to Loughborough for restoration. New gudgeons and bearings to be manufactured. Clappers, crown staples and rope roller boxes to be restored	John Taylor & Co	David Potter
61	Three Bridges, West Sussex, S Richard	Bell to be hung on new wooden headstock in a new frame for stationary ringing – Not started	Local labour/guild/assn	Kye Leaver
62	Tilton on the Hill, Leicestershire, S Peter	The enire ring of six, frame and fittings are to be removed to Loughborough for the rebuilding of the bell frame on a new galvanised steel grillage. The modern bell fittings will be serviced before the peal is rehung in the tower.	John Taylor & Co	David Potter
63	Trull, Somerset, All Saints	The entire installation to be removed. Bells to be conserved, cleaned and some tuning. New ringing fittings to be manufactured. New cast iron and galvanised steel "H" frame to be manufactured and installed	John Taylor & Co	David Potter
64	Turnastone, Herefordshire, S Mary Magd	Larger bell to be conserved, weld repaired, and rehung dead for electronic/automated chiming with all new fittings.	Matthew Higby & Co	Matthew Higby
65	Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire, S Peter & S Paul	All bells to be lifted from their pits and their bearings and housings removed to Loughborough for cleaning and the machining of the bearing housings. The rope roller boxes will be fully refurbished and new sliders manufactured and fitted. Adjustments will be made to the garter holes and the rope drops improved. New floor and ceiling bosses will be supplied and fitted. All ironwork will be descaled and repainted – Not started	John Taylor & Co	David Potter
66	Watlington, Oxfordshire, S Leonard	The 8 bells are being tuned and the 5th will be welded. The frame will be strengthened with foundation plates fitted to the top cills of the bell frame for bearing plates. The bells will be rehung on new fittings in the strengthened frame	Whites of Appleton	Whites of Appleton website
67	Whitwell, Rutland, S Michael & All Angels	Bells removed for future restoration – On hold	Blyth & Co	Jo Blyth, Office Manager, Blyth & Co Ltd.