The Bells of St. Peter's, Henfield |
1849 Change 8 Bell Set |
Henfield's peal is said to be one of the best in Sussex!
With change bell ringing established in Britain since the early 17th century, it has for centuries been a treasured musical ritual. The sound of church bells and change ringing is ingrained deeply in our psyches, but as a result can easily be taken for granted. We present here two examples recorded outside on alternate sides of the church. |
Our 1849 Change 8 Bell Set, made as a novelty by carpenter Robert 'Bob' Ward of the Cat House, Henfield. It took two years evening working to complete and replicates the sound of church bells. The instrument is played with a hand crank.
Featured in the 'Heritage of Horsham District in 100 Objects' and registered in the virtual collection of the Royal College of Music. |
Ringing Pattern: Call Changes
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Change 8 Bells, October 2018
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