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Projects by Matthew Higby & Co

This page lists all projects by Matthew Higby & Co that the Dove Team have been told about.
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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114 Jan 2026Farnham, Surrey, S AndrewNew lightweight ring of 10 installed.Mark Place, steeple keeper
226 Nov 2025Weyhill, Hampshire, S Michael & All AngelsFollowing a serious fire, the Ellacombe apparatus has been restored and renewed where appropriate, and the tenor has been re-roped to avoid the toilet. The same bell also received a new rope.Matthew Higby
318 Nov 2025Hethel, Norfolk, All SaintsBell conserved, and rehung with refurbished fittings for swing chiming, in existing the frameMatthew Higby
47 Nov 2025Twerton on Avon, SomersetInstalled mini-ring previously at Wickford, Louvaine Campanile, EssexMatthew Higby
52 Oct 2025Farleigh Hungerford, Somerset, S LeonardPoor toned tenor replaced; ring augmented to six bellsMatthew Higby
61 Oct 2025West Huntspill, SomersetNewly installed ring of sixMatthew Higby
79 Sep 2025Grouville, Jersey, Channel Islands, S Peter la RocqueBell rehung with all new (traditional) fittingsMatthew Higby
89 Sep 2025Nempnett Thrubwell, Somerset, Blessed Virgin MaryBells tuned and rehung with all new fittings in a new frameMatthew Higby
92 Sep 2025Waterford, Waterford, Republic of Ireland, Christ Church Cathedral (CI)The 5th bell was rehung on all new fittings, and its cast-in crown staple and canons have been removed.Matthew Higby
1012 Jul 2025Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand, S Peter, Upper RiccartonProject to install the bells previously intended for Christchurch, Transitional Cathedral.Matthew Higby
1117 Jun 2025Newcastle, Down, Northern Ireland, S John (CI)New steel stays and ash pendulum sliders fitted. 3rd wheel rebuilt. New ropes fittedMatthew Higby
125 Jun 2025Guilden Morden, Cambridgeshire, S MaryThe clappers on 6&7 have been refurbishedJason Burnet
133 Jun 2025Ropley, Hampshire, S PeterCracked 3rd bell welded; broken 5th bell recast; bells rehung with all new fittings in a new frame.Matthew Higby
1415 May 2025Vernet-les-Bains, France, S GeorgeNew clapper assemblies designed, built, and installed to resolve clappering issues; adjustments made to internal acousticsMatthew Higby
1516 Apr 2025Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, Christ ChurchRerim the wheels, refurbish the clappers and replace the main axis bearings. This work was undertaken by Matthew Higby assisted by local labour which brushed down and repainted the frame and headstocksDavid Godwin
1624 Feb 2025Hinton St George, Somerset, S GeorgeBells rehung with all new fittings in the existing frameMatthew Higby
1727 Jan 2025Ipswich, Suffolk, Minster Ch of S Mary le TowerSix training dumb-bells supplied and installed in the intermediate roomMatthew Higby
189 Jan 2025Hatherleigh, Devon, S John BaptBells rehung with refurbished fittings in a completely new steel bellframe. Lower tier Truss 8.1.B contains bells 1,2,5,6,7&8. Non standard 6 bell layout. Upper tier rider frame truss type 8.1.H contains bells 3&4, swinging side by side. There are photo's on our company website if you require clarification. Bells are now rung from upstairs.Matthew Higby
192025Peals on Wheels Mobile Belfry
202025Ropley, Hampshire, S Peter
216 Nov 2024Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, All SaintsThe two trebles rehung with new fittingsMatthew Higby
2217 Oct 2024Croome D'Abitot, Worcestershire, S Mary MagdCast in crown staple removed; bells rehung with all new fittings in the existing frameMatthew Higby
2317 Oct 2024Portishead, Somerset, S PeterCracked 6th bell replaced; replacement bell hung using existing fittingsMatthew Higby
2417 Sep 2024Limerick, Limerick, Republic of Ireland, Cath Ch of S Mary (CI)Clappers overhauled and most pulley boxes replaced. Ironwork cleaned down and painted and bells setup for even strikingMatthew Higby
2528 Jul 2024Ringstead, Norfolk, S AndrewSingle bell rehung with all new fittings for swing-chimingMatthew Higby
2628 Jul 2024Wickmere, Norfolk, S AndrewSingle bell rehung with all new fittings for swing-chimingMatthew Higby
2717 May 2024Tulloch, Highland, Scotland, The Last TowerExisting ring of eight replaced with a heavier ring of eight hung in a new frame. Existing ring and frame in storage pending relocation. In addition, two dumb-bells were supplied and fittedMatthew Higby
283 May 2024Compton Dando, Somerset, Blessed Virgin MaryCast-in crown staples removed; clappers and pulley assemblies overhauled; 4th bell one eighth turned and rehung on a new headstockMatthew Higby
2920 Mar 2024Chichester, West Sussex, Cath Ch of Holy TrinitySingle training dumb-bell supplied and installedMatthew Higby
303 Mar 2024London, City of London, S Lawrence JewryClappers overhauled (Matthew Higby) and the frame cleaned and repainted (Local labour/guild/assn)Euan Thomas/Matthew Higby
313 Mar 2024Wymondham, Norfolk, Abbey Ch of S Mary V & S Thomas a BecketBearings and clapper assembles overhauled; new tenor clapper providedMatthew Higby
3216 Feb 2024West End, Hampshire, S JamesSingle bell tuned and rehung for swing-chiming with all new fittingsMatthew Higby
3311 Feb 2024Walthamstow, Greater London, S SaviourBroken crown staple on 5th bell has been replacedMatthew Higby
344 Feb 2024Swafield, Norfolk, S NicholasBells stood down on timbers for safety reasonsMatthew Higby
351 Feb 2024Chichester, West Sussex, Cath Ch of Holy TrinityRope guides installedMatthew Higby
362024Turnastone, Herefordshire, S Mary MagdLarger bell to be conserved, weld repaired, and rehung dead for electronic/automated chiming with all new fittings.Matthew Higby
372024Wickford, Essex, Louvaine CampanileBells transferred into storageTim Jackson
3819 Dec 2023Bishopsworth, City of Bristol, S PeterBell rehung for stationary chiming (frame deemed too unstable for swinging)Matthew Higby
3929 Sep 2023Hawkley, Hampshire, S Peter & S PaulThe poor sounding 7th bell has been retired and become the clock bell; it has been fitted with a trigger action hammer so that it can also be used as a service bell; the replacement bell is by James Barwell of Birmingham 1874 sourced by the Keltek trust; the 1867 Warner 4th has been replaced with an M&S bell of 1870; both bells have been tuned at Matthew Higby’s works.Ben Kipling, Matthew Higby & Co
4029 Sep 2023Nunney, Somerset, All SaintsBells retuned and augmented to 8Benjamin Kipling
4113 Sep 2023Doneraile, Cork, Republic of Ireland, S Mary (CI)Bells tuned and rehung with new fittings. Bell frame cleaned and painted/treated and upper tier secured to the tower wallsMatthew Higby
4213 Aug 2023Congham, Norfolk, S Andrewbell rehungMatthew Higby
4329 Jun 2023Brough, Cumbria, S MichaelBells tuned and rehung with all new fittings in strengthened frameMatthew Higby
4427 Apr 2023Buxton, Norfolk, S AndrewCracked treble recast by Allanconi and rehungMatthew Higby
456 Apr 2023Ashen, Essex, S AugustineMinor overhaul, including removal of cast in crown staple roots, cleaning and painting of ironwork and clapper overhaul.Matthew Higby
462 Mar 2023Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, Abbey Ch of S Mary VTreble of 12 rehung with new cast-iron headstock and clapper assembly, to improve turning speed and clappering dynamicsMatthew Higby
472023Balga, Western Australia, Australia, Cygnet RingMajor overhaul, including new clapper assemblies.Richard Offen
482023Hawkley, Hampshire, S Peter & S PaulFormer 4th of 8 transferred to Matthew Higby's works for stockMatthew Higby
4921 Oct 2022Ecchinswell, Hampshire, S LawrenceExisting ring of three superseded by replacement ring of six. Existing three bells are now in storageMatthew Higby
5025 May 2022South Wraxall, Wiltshire, S JamesRepair of the 2 cracked bells, minimal retuning, and rehanging with new fittings in a new frameMatthew Higby
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