Southwark Cathedral Bells - Rehang Project

Southwark Cathedral Bells - Rehang Project Information about the Southwark Cathedral Society of Bellringers

The last major work to be carried out on the bells of Southwark Cathedral was in 1965 when the lightest six bells were re-hung on (then) modern fittings. With regular use the fittings inevitably wear over time and it is now necessary to replace them and re-hang the bells. This will have the following benefits:

– The bells will continue to be heard for the next generation rather than being allowed

to fall into disrepair

– The bells will be made physically easier to ring with modern fittings making the “go” of the bells easier.

– The bells will be made easier to get good rhythmical ringing by correcting the timing variations between the bells (known as “odd-struckness”)

– Although they will inevitably remain challenging due to their weight, fewer visiting ringers and members of the local bellringing associations will be put off by the bad go and odd-struckness (see above), so the bells will be available for more people to ring. To achieve this, the intention is to remove the bells from the tower in order to:

– Carry out tightening and strengthening work on the frame

– Make alterations to some of the bells to enable them to hang in correct alignment

– Make alterations to some of the bells to enable the clappers to hang straight within the bell

– Re-hang the bells in the existing frame (which predates the bells), with all new fittings

In order to carry out this work we are looking to raise £200,000. Please consider donating to the appeal:

– Online: https://www.cafonline.org/charityprofile/Southwark-Cathedral-Development-Trust/CCRegNo1069914
(Please make it clear in the special instruction that your donation is for the "Bells Rehang Project")

– Post: Bells Rehang Project, Southwark Cathedral Development Trust,
London Bridge, London SE1 9DA.

"Wonder. Power. Courage."
23/06/2017

"Wonder. Power. Courage."

"On my signal, unleash hell."
22/06/2017

"On my signal, unleash hell."

There is a god in you. Be sure to bring it.
22/06/2017

There is a god in you. Be sure to bring it.

The stash has arrived!! 🔔❤🔔
21/06/2017

The stash has arrived!! 🔔❤🔔

And the countdown is on....74hours hours and counting! ⏰🔔🍺☀🍺🔔⏰
21/06/2017

And the countdown is on....74hours hours and counting! ⏰🔔🍺☀🍺🔔⏰

24/02/2017

Now we have all our bells back, we will be returning to weekly practices at the Cathedral. Please note that the next two weeks (1st and 8th March) will be for members only. Visitors are welcome after these dates but it is advisable to email the secretary ([email protected]) to let us know you're coming. Please keep an eye on the website as there as are a few weeks where we are practicing elsewhere.

The tenor bell has been raised and sits alongside the other 12 in the belfry.
13/01/2017

The tenor bell has been raised and sits alongside the other 12 in the belfry.

The 11th bell being raised in to the tower at Southwark Cathedral today. We had the BBC Songs of Praise programme here t...
12/01/2017

The 11th bell being raised in to the tower at Southwark Cathedral today.

We had the BBC Songs of Praise programme here today filming the works, with Rev Kate Bottley interviewing the Dean and Hannah.

12/01/2017

Loose canon: For centuries, bells have served as prompts for us to become a better version of ourselves. But their days appear numbered

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