The Bell Tower
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THE BELL TOWER
The bell tower, erected in the 13th. Century, has no structural staircase to reach the lower stages. There are three bells, one of which has no inscription but it is thought by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry to date from Circa 1400. The second one is inscribed ‘Stephanus Swan’ and dated 1609. The third was made by C&G Mears in Whitechapel in 1856.
The mounting for the bells, which had become unsafe, has since been repaired and strengthened. The bell ringers may thus again summon the faithful to prayer without fear for their own safety!
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