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All projects and events for ring

This page lists all projects that the Dove Team have been told about. There are separate lists of current projects and recently completed projects.
Click on place name for details of all bells in the tower. Click on the header to order by that field. See also the help page.
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1Manchester, Greater Manchester, Cath and Collegiate Ch of S Mary, S Denys, & S GeorgeBells, frame, and fittings to be removed for a major restoration and augmentation. Three new treble bells to be cast to augment the ring to a ring of twelve plus sharp second. A new cast iron and galvanized steel bell frame for thirteen bells to be manufactured together with new ringing fittings (the bell wheel centres will be adapted and re-used). A new automatic chiming system of electro-magnetic chiming hammers and an Apollo Control unit will be installed on all thirteen bells. A new sound control system and belfry floor will be manufactured and installedJohn Taylor & Co
25 Dec 2024Manchester, Greater Manchester, Cath and Collegiate Ch of S Mary, S Denys, & S GeorgeMaintenance work. Bells lifted from their pits for the cleaning/replacement of their bearings. 7th bell headstock returned to Foundry for checking/replacement of gudgeons. Various sliders replaced with new and a new timber shafted clapper manufactured for the tenor bell. The single Ellacombe Hammer on the 4th bell restored and re-fitted.John Taylor & Co
31925Manchester, Greater Manchester, Cath and Collegiate Ch of S Mary, S Denys, & S GeorgeRing installedGillett & Johnston
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