Other Bells (Dedications M-Z plus Non-Conformist plus Other Buildings)
St Mark, Okebourne Rd, Brentry
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1/1 0-2-x D+25 14.13 C19th Jefferies & Price Now 1/1 at Henbury Village Hall NWB 15/7/2021
Inscription
(Waist) J. &: P / B
Church built 1955 so bell came from elsewhere possibly the nearby lost village of Charlton
Church became a school in 1984 and demolished 2011
Frequency of the bell measured in Hertz with the relative intervals from the nominal in cents
Hum Prime Tierce Quint Nominal Superquint Octave Nominal Note
Freq. Cents Freq. Cents Freq. Cents Freq. Cents Freq. Cents Freq. Cents Freq. Cents
725.5 2059 1043.5 1430 1422.5 893 2065.5 248 2383 0 3525.5 678 4794.5 1210 D+25
The predominant pitch is the hum which is F#-33
1/1 0-2-x D+25 14.13 C19th Jefferies & Price Now 1/1 at Henbury Village Hall NWB 15/7/2021
Inscription
(Waist) J. &: P / B
Church built 1955 so bell came from elsewhere possibly the nearby lost village of Charlton
Church became a school in 1984 and demolished 2011
Frequency of the bell measured in Hertz with the relative intervals from the nominal in cents
Hum Prime Tierce Quint Nominal Superquint Octave Nominal Note
Freq. Cents Freq. Cents Freq. Cents Freq. Cents Freq. Cents Freq. Cents Freq. Cents
725.5 2059 1043.5 1430 1422.5 893 2065.5 248 2383 0 3525.5 678 4794.5 1210 D+25
The predominant pitch is the hum which is F#-33
St Mark, St Mark's Rd, Easton
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1/3 0-3-19 G 18.38 1898 Llewellins & James Scrapped 1984 DLC 22/10/1983
2/3 2-1-20 E 23.75 1853 Llewellins & James Now 1/1 at St Anne, Greenbank DLC 22/10/1983
3/3 4-2-14 C 30.63 1898 Llewellins & James Scrapped 1984 DLC 22/10/1983
1/3 and 3/3 were hung dead and 2/3 was hung for ringing
Church closed 1984 and converted into supported housing
Previously
1/2 ? ? ? c1848 ?Jefferies & Price Recast 1898 DLC 22/10/1983
Was hung for ringing
1/3 0-3-19 G 18.38 1898 Llewellins & James Scrapped 1984 DLC 22/10/1983
2/3 2-1-20 E 23.75 1853 Llewellins & James Now 1/1 at St Anne, Greenbank DLC 22/10/1983
3/3 4-2-14 C 30.63 1898 Llewellins & James Scrapped 1984 DLC 22/10/1983
1/3 and 3/3 were hung dead and 2/3 was hung for ringing
Church closed 1984 and converted into supported housing
Previously
1/2 ? ? ? c1848 ?Jefferies & Price Recast 1898 DLC 22/10/1983
Was hung for ringing
St Martin, St Martin's Rd, Knowle
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Source
1/1 1-0-x ? 17 c1901 ?Llewellins & James DLC 9/1987
Hung for swing chiming
1/1 1-0-x ? 17 c1901 ?Llewellins & James DLC 9/1987
Hung for swing chiming
St Mary, Manor Rd, Fishponds
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1/1 1-2-26 Ab+38 20 1964 John Taylor & Co Yes DLC, NWB 10/9/1987 [CJP]
Inscription
229 / JOHN TAYLOR & CO. * FOUNDERS * LOUGHBOROUGH * (Waist) 1964 / THE GIFT OF / LT. COL. R.R. YALLAND / AND / MRS. RITA FOUNTAINE
Hung for swing chiming
Previously
1/1 1-2-3 F#+44 20.25 1820 William Jefferies Recast 1964 JT records [CJP]
Inscription
W JEFFERIES BRISTOL (Soundbow) 1820
1/1 1-2-26 Ab+38 20 1964 John Taylor & Co Yes DLC, NWB 10/9/1987 [CJP]
Inscription
229 / JOHN TAYLOR & CO. * FOUNDERS * LOUGHBOROUGH * (Waist) 1964 / THE GIFT OF / LT. COL. R.R. YALLAND / AND / MRS. RITA FOUNTAINE
Hung for swing chiming
Previously
1/1 1-2-3 F#+44 20.25 1820 William Jefferies Recast 1964 JT records [CJP]
Inscription
W JEFFERIES BRISTOL (Soundbow) 1820
St Mary, High St, Shirehampton
 1950s + 2014
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1/2 1-2-x A c20 1929 Llewellins & James Yes DLC 12/1986 2/2 2-0-x G c22 1929 Llewellins & James Yes DLC 12/1986 Hung dead Previously 3/3 2-3-10 F+0 23.88 1929 Llewellins & James Metal to Lockleaze 1961 DLC 12/1986 Inscription Waist: CLEMENT WILLIAM DIXON / M.A. VICAR / JACOB JOHN ROGERS } / LEWIS ARTHUR ALDWORTH } CHURCHWARDENS Opposite: LLEWELLINS & JAMES. LTD / BRISTOL / NOVEMBER 1929 Originally a ring of 3 and probably the last set made by Llewellins & James |
One of the bells in 2009
1950s
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St Mary Magdalen with St Francis, Gainsborough Sq, Lockleaze
Jul 2016
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1/1 0-3-x ? 15.88 C14th ?Salisbury Foundry Yes CJND
Inscription
[No inscription]
Hung for swing chiming
Transferred from Farrington, Dorset in 1996
Previously
1/1 2-2-24 E-17 24 1961 John Taylor & Co Stolen DLC?
Recast from the metal of 3/3 formerly at St Mary, Shirehampton
1/1 0-3-x ? 15.88 C14th ?Salisbury Foundry Yes CJND
Inscription
[No inscription]
Hung for swing chiming
Transferred from Farrington, Dorset in 1996
Previously
1/1 2-2-24 E-17 24 1961 John Taylor & Co Stolen DLC?
Recast from the metal of 3/3 formerly at St Mary, Shirehampton
St Mary, Woodland Rd, Tyndall's Park (now Woodlands Church)
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1/1 2-0-x ? ? ? (unknown) Gone PJR 16/10/1975. DLC 20/8/1984
Was hung dead
Church closed 1976 and used by BBC for storage until the mid 1990s
1/1 2-0-x ? ? ? (unknown) Gone PJR 16/10/1975. DLC 20/8/1984
Was hung dead
Church closed 1976 and used by BBC for storage until the mid 1990s
St Matthew, Cowper St, Moorfields
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1/2 3-0-x ? 23.5 1910 Llewellins & James Possibly ex St Clement, now at Pitney DLC 3/1995
2/2 4-0-x ? 27 1862 Llewellins & James Possibly gone DLC 3/1995
Church converted to offices and flats
1/2 3-0-x ? 23.5 1910 Llewellins & James Possibly ex St Clement, now at Pitney DLC 3/1995
2/2 4-0-x ? 27 1862 Llewellins & James Possibly gone DLC 3/1995
Church converted to offices and flats
St Matthias-on-the-Weir, Ropewalk, St Jude's
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1/1 ? ? ? ? (unknown) Gone DLC?
Church demolished 1952
1/1 ? ? ? ? (unknown) Gone DLC?
Church demolished 1952
St Michael & All Angels, Gloucester Rd, Bishopston
28 May 1987
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1/2 0-2-x ? 14 c1860 ?Llewellins & James Stolen NWB, JRT 28/5/2002
2/2 2-0-x ? 22 1868 ?Thomas Hale & Sons Stolen NWB, JRT 28/5/2002
Were hung for swing chiming
Church demolished 1997 and moved to parish rooms across the road
Bells reported stolen soon after 28 May 2002 despite warnings they were at risk where they were
1/2 0-2-x ? 14 c1860 ?Llewellins & James Stolen NWB, JRT 28/5/2002
2/2 2-0-x ? 22 1868 ?Thomas Hale & Sons Stolen NWB, JRT 28/5/2002
Were hung for swing chiming
Church demolished 1997 and moved to parish rooms across the road
Bells reported stolen soon after 28 May 2002 despite warnings they were at risk where they were
St Michael & All Angels, Vivian St, Windmill Hill
 Jul 2018
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1/1 0-3-15 C-17 16.06 1959 John Taylor & Co Yes DLC, WGH 1/8/1987 [CJP] Inscription 107 / JOHN TAYLOR & CO. * FOUNDERS * LOUGHBOROUGH * 1956 [the 6 chipped off and figure 9 brazed on] Hung for swing chiming Previously 1/1 0-3-10 ? 16 ? (unknown) Replaced 1959 DLC, WGH 1/8/1987 [CJP] |
02 Jun 1996
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St Michael the Archangel, Two Mile Hill Rd, Two Mile Hill
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1/1 1-3-x G# 21 1908 Llewellins & James Yes DLC, NWB 11/12/1986
Fully ringable
Previously
1/1 ? ? ? c1848 ?Jefferies & Price Recast 1908 DLC, NWB 11/12/1986
1/1 1-3-x G# 21 1908 Llewellins & James Yes DLC, NWB 11/12/1986
Fully ringable
Previously
1/1 ? ? ? c1848 ?Jefferies & Price Recast 1908 DLC, NWB 11/12/1986
St Nathanael, Elmgrove Rd, Cotham/Redland (now City Church Bristol - Cotham Site)
28 May 1987
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1/1 1-1-x ? 17.75 1871 Llewellins & James Now 1/1 at Shaw, Swindon DLC, RCS 21/5/1988
Inscription
(Waist) LLEWELLINS & JAMES / BRISTOL / 1871
Was hung for ringing
Church closed 1988 to become Elmgrove Community Centre
1/1 1-1-x ? 17.75 1871 Llewellins & James Now 1/1 at Shaw, Swindon DLC, RCS 21/5/1988
Inscription
(Waist) LLEWELLINS & JAMES / BRISTOL / 1871
Was hung for ringing
Church closed 1988 to become Elmgrove Community Centre
Nativity of the Mother of God (Eastern Orthodox), University Rd, Clifton (formerly Catholic Apostolic Church)
Mar 2007
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Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1/1 1-2-x ? c18 C20th (unknown) Stolen DLC, NWB 15/5/1986 Was hung dead |
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St Nicholas of Tolentino (RC), Lawfords Gate, St Jude's
St Oswald, Winford Grove, Bedminster Down
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Source
1/1 3-2-x E 26 1933 Llewellins & James DLC, NWB 3/12/1987
Sanctus 0-2-x Eb 12 C19th ?Llewellins & James DLC, NWB 3/12/1987
Large bell hung for ringing
Sanctus bell hung for swing chiming
1/1 3-2-x E 26 1933 Llewellins & James DLC, NWB 3/12/1987
Sanctus 0-2-x Eb 12 C19th ?Llewellins & James DLC, NWB 3/12/1987
Large bell hung for ringing
Sanctus bell hung for swing chiming
Our Lady of Ostrabrama (RC), Arley Hill, Montpelier
Our Lady of the Rosary (RC), Kings Weston La, Lawrence Weston
St Paul, St Paul's Rd, Clifton
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Source
1/1 5-0-x Eb 29 1853 L&J or J&P DLC, NWB 8/5/1986
Inscription
CAST A.D. 1853 :
Hung for ringing
1/1 5-0-x Eb 29 1853 L&J or J&P DLC, NWB 8/5/1986
Inscription
CAST A.D. 1853 :
Hung for ringing
St Peter, Church Rd, Bishopsworth
26 Apr 2023 by MRTH
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Source
1/1 1-0-8 A-45 17.88 c1844 Jefferies & Price DLC, NWB 3/12/1987
Inscription
(Waist) J & P / B
Hung dead by Matthew Higby & Co 2023 but previously hung for ringing
1/1 1-0-8 A-45 17.88 c1844 Jefferies & Price DLC, NWB 3/12/1987
Inscription
(Waist) J & P / B
Hung dead by Matthew Higby & Co 2023 but previously hung for ringing
St Peter, Jacob's Wells Rd, Clifton Wood
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1/1 8-0-6 Ab+39 36 1884 Llewellins & James Gone L&J [CJP]
Was hung for ringing
Church demolished 1938
1/1 8-0-6 Ab+39 36 1884 Llewellins & James Gone L&J [CJP]
Was hung for ringing
Church demolished 1938
Bell News 15 Nov 1884
St Peter, The Drive, Henleaze
2013
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Source
1/1 3-0-10 F 24.75 1936 Gillett & Johnston G&J records
Unused 0-2-x ? c12 ? (unknown) MRTH 4/3/2016
Was hung for swing chiming
Rehung dead by Matthew Higby in 2016
1/1 3-0-10 F 24.75 1936 Gillett & Johnston G&J records
Unused 0-2-x ? c12 ? (unknown) MRTH 4/3/2016
Was hung for swing chiming
Rehung dead by Matthew Higby in 2016
St Peter, Ridingleaze, Lawrence Weston
10 Sep 1987
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Source
1/1 7-1-0 C-14 32.75 1928 Llewellins & James DLC, NWB 10/9/1987 [CJP]
Inscription
SANCTE RAPHAEL (space) ORA PRO NOBIS (Waist) R.H. WHITFORD. B.A. VICAR / J.H. READE } / E.T. SAYER } CHURCHWARDENS / RECAST FOUR INTO ONE 1928 (Opposite) LLEWELLINS & JAMES LTD / BRISTOL
Hung dead
Transferred from St Raphael, Baltic Wharf in 1950
Rehung in present position in 1961
1/1 7-1-0 C-14 32.75 1928 Llewellins & James DLC, NWB 10/9/1987 [CJP]
Inscription
SANCTE RAPHAEL (space) ORA PRO NOBIS (Waist) R.H. WHITFORD. B.A. VICAR / J.H. READE } / E.T. SAYER } CHURCHWARDENS / RECAST FOUR INTO ONE 1928 (Opposite) LLEWELLINS & JAMES LTD / BRISTOL
Hung dead
Transferred from St Raphael, Baltic Wharf in 1950
Rehung in present position in 1961
St Raphael, Cumberland Rd, Baltic Wharf
pre 1928 + 2017
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1/1 7-1-0 C-14 32.75 1928 Llewellins & James Now 1/1 at Lawrence Weston CJP
Inscription
SANCTE RAPHAEL (space) ORA PRO NOBIS (Waist) R.H. WHITFORD. B.A. VICAR / J.H. READE } / E.T. SAYER } CHURCHWARDENS / RECAST FOUR INTO ONE 1928 (Opposite) LLEWELLINS & JAMES LTD / BRISTOL
Was hung dead
Church demolished 1954
Previously
1/4 1-2-20 B 19 1858 John Warner & Sons Recast 1928 CJP
2/4 2-0-5 A# 20 1858 John Warner & Sons Recast 1928 CJP
3/4 2-0-23 G# 21 1858 John Warner & Sons Recast 1928 CJP
4/4 3-0-14 F# 24 1858 John Warner & Sons Recast 1928 CJP
Were hung for swing chiming
1/1 7-1-0 C-14 32.75 1928 Llewellins & James Now 1/1 at Lawrence Weston CJP
Inscription
SANCTE RAPHAEL (space) ORA PRO NOBIS (Waist) R.H. WHITFORD. B.A. VICAR / J.H. READE } / E.T. SAYER } CHURCHWARDENS / RECAST FOUR INTO ONE 1928 (Opposite) LLEWELLINS & JAMES LTD / BRISTOL
Was hung dead
Church demolished 1954
Previously
1/4 1-2-20 B 19 1858 John Warner & Sons Recast 1928 CJP
2/4 2-0-5 A# 20 1858 John Warner & Sons Recast 1928 CJP
3/4 2-0-23 G# 21 1858 John Warner & Sons Recast 1928 CJP
4/4 3-0-14 F# 24 1858 John Warner & Sons Recast 1928 CJP
Were hung for swing chiming
Redland Parish Church, Redland Green Rd, Redland
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Source
1/1 7-0-x Bb 35 1742 William Evans DLC, NWB, RJB 24/3/1995
Originally hung for ringing in contemporary frame and fittings
Apparently rehung by Whitechapel c.2011 - details awaited
1/1 7-0-x Bb 35 1742 William Evans DLC, NWB, RJB 24/3/1995
Originally hung for ringing in contemporary frame and fittings
Apparently rehung by Whitechapel c.2011 - details awaited
St Saviour, Chandos Rd, Woolcot Park
1919
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1/2 0-2-20 C#-18 15 1957 John Taylor & Co Now 1/1 at St Luke, Barton Hill DLC, NWB 15/5/1986
2/2 1-2-20 G#-17 20 1957 John Taylor & Co Now 3/6 at Frenchay DLC, NWB 15/5/1986
Inscriptions
1/2 (Crown) 106 MADE IN ENGLAND / JOHN TAYLOR & CO. * LOUGHBOROUGH * ENG. * 1957 *
2/2 (Crown) 229 MADE IN ENGLAND / JOHN TAYLOR & CO. * LOUGHBOROUGH * ENG. * 1957 *
Were hung for swing chiming - removed 1991
Church became Pentecostal in 1975 and then converted into flats in 2001
1/2 0-2-20 C#-18 15 1957 John Taylor & Co Now 1/1 at St Luke, Barton Hill DLC, NWB 15/5/1986
2/2 1-2-20 G#-17 20 1957 John Taylor & Co Now 3/6 at Frenchay DLC, NWB 15/5/1986
Inscriptions
1/2 (Crown) 106 MADE IN ENGLAND / JOHN TAYLOR & CO. * LOUGHBOROUGH * ENG. * 1957 *
2/2 (Crown) 229 MADE IN ENGLAND / JOHN TAYLOR & CO. * LOUGHBOROUGH * ENG. * 1957 *
Were hung for swing chiming - removed 1991
Church became Pentecostal in 1975 and then converted into flats in 2001
Previously
1/2 0-3-4 ? 15 C19th (unknown) Sold to JT & Co 1957 DLC? [CJP]
2/2 1-3-10 ? 20 C19th (unknown) Sold to JT & Co 1957 DLC? [CJP]
Inscriptions
1/2 [No inscription]
2/2 [No inscription]
1/2 0-3-4 ? 15 C19th (unknown) Sold to JT & Co 1957 DLC? [CJP]
2/2 1-3-10 ? 20 C19th (unknown) Sold to JT & Co 1957 DLC? [CJP]
Inscriptions
1/2 [No inscription]
2/2 [No inscription]
Seamen's Church, Princes St
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1/2 1-2-x ? 18.5 1879 John Warner & Sons Metal to Frenchay 1991 DLC?
2/2 2-0-x ? 20.5 1879 John Warner & Sons Metal to Frenchay 1991 DLC?
Were hung for swing chiming
Church disused
1/2 1-2-x ? 18.5 1879 John Warner & Sons Metal to Frenchay 1991 DLC?
2/2 2-0-x ? 20.5 1879 John Warner & Sons Metal to Frenchay 1991 DLC?
Were hung for swing chiming
Church disused
St Silas, Feeder Rd, St Philip's Marsh,
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1/1 ? ? ? ? (unknown) Gone DLC?
Church destroyed 03 Jan 1941
1/1 ? ? ? ? (unknown) Gone DLC?
Church destroyed 03 Jan 1941
St Simon the Apostle, Claremont St, Baptist Mills (now Greek Orthodox Church of St Peter & St Paul)
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1/1 2-2-x F# 22 1922 Llewellins & James Yes DLC, NWB 27/6/1986
Hung for ringing
Previously
1/1 ? ? ? c1847 ?Jefferies & Price Recast 1922 DLC, NWB 27/6/1986
1/1 2-2-x F# 22 1922 Llewellins & James Yes DLC, NWB 27/6/1986
Hung for ringing
Previously
1/1 ? ? ? c1847 ?Jefferies & Price Recast 1922 DLC, NWB 27/6/1986
St Stephen, Ullswater Rd, Southmead
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Source
1/1 12-2-2 G 41.5 1958 Mears & Stainbank DLC, NWB 6/11/1986
Hung for slow swinging
1/1 12-2-2 G 41.5 1958 Mears & Stainbank DLC, NWB 6/11/1986
Hung for slow swinging
St Thomas the Apostle, Fishponds Rd, Eastville (now Pentecostal - New Testament Church of God)
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Source
1/1 1-2-x ? c20 1889 Llewellins & James DLC 20/10/1983
Hung for swing chiming
1/1 1-2-x ? c20 1889 Llewellins & James DLC 20/10/1983
Hung for swing chiming
Proposed tower and spire never built
Three Kings of Cologne, Colston St
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Source
1/1 ? ? ? ? (unknown) PJR 1975 Hung dead |
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Holy Trinity, Hotwell Rd, Hotwells
c1950
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1/1 7-3-17 A+10 35 1957 John Taylor & Co Yes DLC 3/1985
Inscription
140 / JOHN TAYLOR & CO. * FOUNDERS * LOUGHBOROUGH *
(Waist) RESURREXI MCMLVII / I. RUDHALL GLOSTR 1830 [in facsimile from the three old bells] / TO THE GLORY OF GOD / IN THE JUBILEE YEAR OF VICTORIA / MDCCCLXXXVII / CARITAS GAUDIUM PAX SPES
Hung dead
Previously
1/4 1-2-x ? c18.5 1887 Llewellins & James Stolen JT records
2/4 1-3-26 Db+6 19.38 1887 Llewellins & James Recast 1957 JT records [CJP]
3/4 3-0-18 Bb-12 21.25 1887 Llewellins & James Recast 1957 JT records [CJP]
4/4 4-0-14 G+41 25 1887 Llewellins & James Recast 1957 JT records [CJP]
1/1 2-1-6 D# 21 1830 John Rudhall Recast 1887 JT records [CJP]
1/1 7-3-17 A+10 35 1957 John Taylor & Co Yes DLC 3/1985
Inscription
140 / JOHN TAYLOR & CO. * FOUNDERS * LOUGHBOROUGH *
(Waist) RESURREXI MCMLVII / I. RUDHALL GLOSTR 1830 [in facsimile from the three old bells] / TO THE GLORY OF GOD / IN THE JUBILEE YEAR OF VICTORIA / MDCCCLXXXVII / CARITAS GAUDIUM PAX SPES
Hung dead
Previously
1/4 1-2-x ? c18.5 1887 Llewellins & James Stolen JT records
2/4 1-3-26 Db+6 19.38 1887 Llewellins & James Recast 1957 JT records [CJP]
3/4 3-0-18 Bb-12 21.25 1887 Llewellins & James Recast 1957 JT records [CJP]
4/4 4-0-14 G+41 25 1887 Llewellins & James Recast 1957 JT records [CJP]
1/1 2-1-6 D# 21 1830 John Rudhall Recast 1887 JT records [CJP]
Holy Trinity, Trinity Rd, St Philip's
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1/1 3-0-x ? 25.75 1927 Llewellins & James Now in Uganda PJR 29/7/1975 [DLC]
Was hung for ringing in NW turret
Church closed 1975 and now a community centre
Previously
1/1 3-3-18 F 26.25 1831 John Rudhall Recast 1927 CJP
1/1 3-0-x ? 25.75 1927 Llewellins & James Now in Uganda PJR 29/7/1975 [DLC]
Was hung for ringing in NW turret
Church closed 1975 and now a community centre
Previously
1/1 3-3-18 F 26.25 1831 John Rudhall Recast 1927 CJP
St Vincent de Paul (RC), Embleton Rd, Southmead
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Source
1/1 5-0-26 Db-28 30 1951 John Taylor & Co DLC, NWB 6/11/1986
Hung dead
Originally cast for St Dunstan in the East, London as 2/8 but was the wrong note
Sold on here in 1954
1/1 5-0-26 Db-28 30 1951 John Taylor & Co DLC, NWB 6/11/1986
Hung dead
Originally cast for St Dunstan in the East, London as 2/8 but was the wrong note
Sold on here in 1954
Berkeley Road United Free Methodist Church, Berkeley Rd, Bishopston
2012
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1/1 ? ? ? ? (unknown) Gone NWB 28/5/1987
Was hung dead
Church closed 1959 and now a commercial showroom
1/1 ? ? ? ? (unknown) Gone NWB 28/5/1987
Was hung dead
Church closed 1959 and now a commercial showroom
Portland Chapel (Wesleyan Methodist), Portland St, KINGSDOWN
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1/1 0-3-x D+28 14.88 1698 Abraham I Rudhall Now $ at Christ Church, CITY DLC
Transferred from St Ewen, CITY 1792
Church closed 1971 and subsequently demolished
Bell transferred to Victoria Methodist but never hung and then via Bristol Industrial Museum to Christ Church, CITY
1/1 0-3-x D+28 14.88 1698 Abraham I Rudhall Now $ at Christ Church, CITY DLC
Transferred from St Ewen, CITY 1792
Church closed 1971 and subsequently demolished
Bell transferred to Victoria Methodist but never hung and then via Bristol Industrial Museum to Christ Church, CITY
Tyndale Baptist Church, Whiteladies Rd, Clifton
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Source
1Q 3-1-x F# 25.5 1894 James Barwell DLC, NWB 27/11/1986
2Q 3-3-x E 27.75 1894 James Barwell DLC, NWB 27/11/1986
3Q 4-1-x D 29 1894 James Barwell DLC, NWB 27/11/1986
4Q 6-2-x A 33.75 1894 James Barwell DLC, NWB 27/11/1986
Hour 9-0-x G 38.38 1894 James Barwell DLC, NWB 27/11/1986
Hung dead - clock chime
1Q 3-1-x F# 25.5 1894 James Barwell DLC, NWB 27/11/1986
2Q 3-3-x E 27.75 1894 James Barwell DLC, NWB 27/11/1986
3Q 4-1-x D 29 1894 James Barwell DLC, NWB 27/11/1986
4Q 6-2-x A 33.75 1894 James Barwell DLC, NWB 27/11/1986
Hour 9-0-x G 38.38 1894 James Barwell DLC, NWB 27/11/1986
Hung dead - clock chime
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, Bryants Hill, St George
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Source
1/1 3-2-x E 26.38 1907 Llewellins & James DLC, NWB 30/3/1989
Inscription
(Waist) KEMP BROS / BRISTOL / MAY 1907
Hung dead
1/1 3-2-x E 26.38 1907 Llewellins & James DLC, NWB 30/3/1989
Inscription
(Waist) KEMP BROS / BRISTOL / MAY 1907
Hung dead
Arnos Manor Hotel, Bath Rd, Arnos Vale
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Source
1/1 ? ? ? 1760 ?William Evans MSP Feb 2015?
Unhung
1/1 ? ? ? 1760 ?William Evans MSP Feb 2015?
Unhung
Avonview Cemetery Chapel, Beaufort Rd, St George
Barton Regis Workhouse, Fishponds Rd, Eastville
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1/2 1-2-x ? c18 1875 Llewellins & James Now at Bristol Industrial Museum DLC, NWB 28/1/1988
1/2 1-2-x ? c18 1875 Llewellins & James Now at Bristol Industrial Museum DLC, NWB 28/1/1988
Bishop Road Primary School, Bishop Rd, Bishopston
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Source
1/1 1-2-16 A 20 2017 John Taylor & Co JT records [CJP]
Inscription
THE BISHOP ROAD SCHOOL BELL, BY HEATHER AND IVAN MORISON, 2017
(Waist) (T) (Opposite) [a lobster]
(Soundbow) WILL YOU, WON'T YOU, WILL YOU, WON'T YOU, WILL YOU JOIN THE DANCE?
Hung dead
1/1 1-2-16 A 20 2017 John Taylor & Co JT records [CJP]
Inscription
THE BISHOP ROAD SCHOOL BELL, BY HEATHER AND IVAN MORISON, 2017
(Waist) (T) (Opposite) [a lobster]
(Soundbow) WILL YOU, WON'T YOU, WILL YOU, WON'T YOU, WILL YOU JOIN THE DANCE?
Hung dead
Bristol Brewery, Bath St
1937
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Source
1Q 1-2-3 ? 20.5 1880 Gillett & Bland G&J records
2Q 2-1-16 ? 23.75 1880 Gillett & Bland G&J records
Hour 3-3-15 ? 29 1880 Gillett & Bland G&J records
Precise location unknown
1Q 1-2-3 ? 20.5 1880 Gillett & Bland G&J records
2Q 2-1-16 ? 23.75 1880 Gillett & Bland G&J records
Hour 3-3-15 ? 29 1880 Gillett & Bland G&J records
Precise location unknown
Bristol Diocesan Training College Chapel (aka St Matthias College), Elfin Rd, Fishponds (now Avanti Gardens School)
15 Apr 2023
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Source
1/1 0-2-x ? c12 c1853 (unknown) NWB 15/04/2023
Inscription
[No inscription]
Hung for swing chiming
1/1 0-2-x ? c12 c1853 (unknown) NWB 15/04/2023
Inscription
[No inscription]
Hung for swing chiming
Bristol Grammar School, University Rd, Tyndall's Park
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1/1 8-0-26 A 36 1878 Gillett & Bland Yes PJR 30/7/1975
Inscription
GILLETT AND BLAND CROYDON LONDON 1878 (Waist) "A FRIENDLY GIFT WE MEASURE TIME FOR ALL / TO WORK TO PLAY TO SCHOOL WE DAILY CALL" A.D. MDCCCLXXVIII
Hung dead
1/1 8-0-26 A 36 1878 Gillett & Bland Yes PJR 30/7/1975
Inscription
GILLETT AND BLAND CROYDON LONDON 1878 (Waist) "A FRIENDLY GIFT WE MEASURE TIME FOR ALL / TO WORK TO PLAY TO SCHOOL WE DAILY CALL" A.D. MDCCCLXXVIII
Hung dead
c.1890
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Previously
1Q 3-2-16 G# 25 1878 Gillett & Bland Gone PJR 30/7/1975 2Q 4-1-13 F# 25.63 1878 Gillett & Bland Gone PJR 30/7/1975 3Q 4-2-14 E 27 1878 Gillett & Bland Gone PJR 30/7/1975 4Q 7-0-0 B 33.25 1878 Gillett & Bland Gone PJR 30/7/1975 Inscriptions 1Q GILLETT AND BLAND CROYDON LONDON 1878 (Waist) F.W. 2Q GILLETT AND BLAND CROYDON LONDON 1878 (Waist) E.P.W 3Q GILLETT AND BLAND CROYDON LONDON 1878 (Waist) H.O.W 4Q GILLETT AND BLAND CROYDON LONDON 1878 (Waist) W.H.W Were hung dead - clock chime |
Bristol Old Gaol, Cumberland Rd
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1/1 1-2-x Ab 20.63 C19th Jefferies & Price Now Training bell at Nailsea, Som MRTH, NWB 11/6/2014
Inscription
(Waist) J · & · P / B
1/1 1-2-x Ab 20.63 C19th Jefferies & Price Now Training bell at Nailsea, Som MRTH, NWB 11/6/2014
Inscription
(Waist) J · & · P / B
Bristol Royal Blind Asylum, Henleaze Rd, Henleaze
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1/2 0-3-12 C-29 14 1910 John Taylor & Co Gone JT records [CJP]
2/2 2-0-14 G-26 21.94 1910 John Taylor & Co Gone JT records [CJP]
Were hung dead
Demolished before 1971
1/2 0-3-12 C-29 14 1910 John Taylor & Co Gone JT records [CJP]
2/2 2-0-14 G-26 21.94 1910 John Taylor & Co Gone JT records [CJP]
Were hung dead
Demolished before 1971
Bristol University, Wills Memorial Tower, Queens Rd
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Source
1/1 191-1-19 E-45 99.75 1924 John Taylor & Co DLC, NWB
Inscription
(border all round)
(Waist) BENEDICTIO, ET CLARITAS, ET SAPIENTIA, / ET GRATIARIUM ACTIO, HONOR, ET VIRTUS, / ET FORTITUDO, DEO NOSTRO IN SAECULA / SAECULORUM
(Opposite) 19(T)24
Hung for slow swinging
1/1 191-1-19 E-45 99.75 1924 John Taylor & Co DLC, NWB
Inscription
(border all round)
(Waist) BENEDICTIO, ET CLARITAS, ET SAPIENTIA, / ET GRATIARIUM ACTIO, HONOR, ET VIRTUS, / ET FORTITUDO, DEO NOSTRO IN SAECULA / SAECULORUM
(Opposite) 19(T)24
Hung for slow swinging
Click the links below to view The Ringing World article A very large bell with a full deep tone by David Cawley.
Clifton College Chapel, Guthrie Rd, Clifton
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Source
School 1-0-x E 16 1869 John Warner & Sons DLC, NWB 22/1/1987
1Q 0-3-12 Eb-23 15.25 1939 Gillett & Johnston DLC, NWB 22/1/1987
2Q 1-0-15 C-21 17.5 1939 Gillett & Johnston DLC, NWB 22/1/1987
Hour 1-3-26 Ab-22 21.25 1939 Gillett & Johnston DLC, NWB 22/1/1987
Chapel 4-0-x E 25.94 1909 Llewellins & James DLC, NWB 22/1/1987
Chapel bell hung for ringing
School bell hung for swing chiming
Clock bells hung dead
School 1-0-x E 16 1869 John Warner & Sons DLC, NWB 22/1/1987
1Q 0-3-12 Eb-23 15.25 1939 Gillett & Johnston DLC, NWB 22/1/1987
2Q 1-0-15 C-21 17.5 1939 Gillett & Johnston DLC, NWB 22/1/1987
Hour 1-3-26 Ab-22 21.25 1939 Gillett & Johnston DLC, NWB 22/1/1987
Chapel 4-0-x E 25.94 1909 Llewellins & James DLC, NWB 22/1/1987
Chapel bell hung for ringing
School bell hung for swing chiming
Clock bells hung dead
Colston's Almshouses, St Michael's Hill
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Source
1/1 ? ? ? ? (unknown) PJR 1975
Hung for swing chiming
1/1 ? ? ? ? (unknown) PJR 1975
Hung for swing chiming
Cossham Memorial Hospital Clock Tower, Lodge Rd, Hillfields
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1Q 1-2-10 A-46 20 1907 ?Llewellins & James Scrapped 1964 JT records [CJP]
2Q 1-3-10 G-78 20.75 1907 ?Llewellins & James Scrapped 1964 JT records [CJP]
3Q 2-2-16 F-64 23.75 1907 ?Llewellins & James Scrapped 1964 JT records [CJP]
4Q 5-2-19 C-41 31 1907 ?Llewellins & James Scrapped 1964 JT records [CJP]
Hour 7-2-21 Bb-27 36.25 1907 ?Llewellins & James Scrapped 1964 JT records [CJP]
Were hung dead - clock chime
1Q 1-2-10 A-46 20 1907 ?Llewellins & James Scrapped 1964 JT records [CJP]
2Q 1-3-10 G-78 20.75 1907 ?Llewellins & James Scrapped 1964 JT records [CJP]
3Q 2-2-16 F-64 23.75 1907 ?Llewellins & James Scrapped 1964 JT records [CJP]
4Q 5-2-19 C-41 31 1907 ?Llewellins & James Scrapped 1964 JT records [CJP]
Hour 7-2-21 Bb-27 36.25 1907 ?Llewellins & James Scrapped 1964 JT records [CJP]
Were hung dead - clock chime
Glenside Hospital Clock Tower, Blackberry Hill, Stapleton (now UWE Glenside Campus)
30 Mar 1989
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1Q 4-1-26 G#-11 26.25 1891 John Warner & Sons Scrapped 1951 JT records
2Q 4-3-7 F#-3 27.25 1891 John Warner & Sons Scrapped 1951 JT records
3Q 5-2-13 E+7 29 1891 John Warner & Sons Scrapped 1951 JT records
4Q 6-3-26 B 34 1891 John Warner & Sons Scrapped 1951 JT records
Hour 16-0-15 E-2 45.88 1891 John Warner & Sons Scrapped 1951 JT records
Inscriptions
1Q CAST BY JOHN WARNER & SONS LONDON 1891
2Q CAST BY JOHN WARNER & SONS LONDON 1891
3Q CAST BY JOHN WARNER & SONS LONDON 1891
4Q CAST BY JOHN WARNER & SONS LONDON 1891
Hour CAST BY JOHN WARNER & SONS LONDON 1891
Were hung dead - clock chime
1Q 4-1-26 G#-11 26.25 1891 John Warner & Sons Scrapped 1951 JT records
2Q 4-3-7 F#-3 27.25 1891 John Warner & Sons Scrapped 1951 JT records
3Q 5-2-13 E+7 29 1891 John Warner & Sons Scrapped 1951 JT records
4Q 6-3-26 B 34 1891 John Warner & Sons Scrapped 1951 JT records
Hour 16-0-15 E-2 45.88 1891 John Warner & Sons Scrapped 1951 JT records
Inscriptions
1Q CAST BY JOHN WARNER & SONS LONDON 1891
2Q CAST BY JOHN WARNER & SONS LONDON 1891
3Q CAST BY JOHN WARNER & SONS LONDON 1891
4Q CAST BY JOHN WARNER & SONS LONDON 1891
Hour CAST BY JOHN WARNER & SONS LONDON 1891
Were hung dead - clock chime
Henbury Village Hall, Church La, Henbury
15 Jul 2021
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Source
1/1 0-2-x D+25 14.13 C19th Jefferies & Price NWB 15/7/2021
Inscription
(Waist) J. &: P / B
Hung dead
Transferred from St Mark, Brentry to St Mary, Henbury in 2011 and to here in 2021
Frequency of the bell measured in Hertz with the relative intervals from the nominal in cents
Hum Prime Tierce Quint Nominal Superquint Octave Nominal Note
Freq. Cents Freq. Cents Freq. Cents Freq. Cents Freq. Cents Freq. Cents Freq. Cents
725.5 2059 1043.5 1430 1422.5 893 2065.5 248 2383 0 3525.5 678 4794.5 1210 D+25
The predominant pitch is the hum which is F#-33
1/1 0-2-x D+25 14.13 C19th Jefferies & Price NWB 15/7/2021
Inscription
(Waist) J. &: P / B
Hung dead
Transferred from St Mark, Brentry to St Mary, Henbury in 2011 and to here in 2021
Frequency of the bell measured in Hertz with the relative intervals from the nominal in cents
Hum Prime Tierce Quint Nominal Superquint Octave Nominal Note
Freq. Cents Freq. Cents Freq. Cents Freq. Cents Freq. Cents Freq. Cents Freq. Cents
725.5 2059 1043.5 1430 1422.5 893 2065.5 248 2383 0 3525.5 678 4794.5 1210 D+25
The predominant pitch is the hum which is F#-33
Queen Victoria House, Redland Hill, Redland (previously Bristol Maternity Hospital)
28 Dec 2019
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Source
1/1 3-0-20 G-10 24.13 1899 John Taylor & Co NWB 28/12/2019 [CJP]
Inscription
JOHN TAYLOR & CO. * FOU [NDERS * LOUGHBOROUG (assumed)] H * 1899 * / (blackberry leaf border all round)
Hung dead
1/1 3-0-20 G-10 24.13 1899 John Taylor & Co NWB 28/12/2019 [CJP]
Inscription
JOHN TAYLOR & CO. * FOU [NDERS * LOUGHBOROUG (assumed)] H * 1899 * / (blackberry leaf border all round)
Hung dead
St John's Parochial School, Upper Belgrave Rd, Clifton
28 Dec 2019
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Source
1/1 0-3-x ? c14 c1850 (unknown) NWB 28/12/2019
Hung for swing chiming
School closed - now residential
1/1 0-3-x ? c14 c1850 (unknown) NWB 28/12/2019
Hung for swing chiming
School closed - now residential
St Michael's on the Mount CE VC Primary School, Park La (now Willow Park C of E Primary School)
25 Sep 2021
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Source
1/1 1-0-x ? c16 c1840 (unknown) NWB 25/9/2021
Hung for swing chiming
1/1 1-0-x ? c16 c1840 (unknown) NWB 25/9/2021
Hung for swing chiming
St Monica Home, Cote La, Westbury-on-Trym
10 Jun 2004
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Source
1/1 14-3-19 F 43.13 1923 John Taylor & Co DLC, NWB 6/11/1986 [CJP]
Inscription
(Waist) TE DEUM LAUDAMUS / (Taylor’s circular mark) / 1923
Hung dead
1/1 14-3-19 F 43.13 1923 John Taylor & Co DLC, NWB 6/11/1986 [CJP]
Inscription
(Waist) TE DEUM LAUDAMUS / (Taylor’s circular mark) / 1923
Hung dead
St Nicholas Market, Exchange Ave
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Source
1/1 1-0-x C c16 C19th (unknown) DLC, NWB 13/2/1987
Hung for swing chiming
1/1 1-0-x C c16 C19th (unknown) DLC, NWB 13/2/1987
Hung for swing chiming
St Saviour's House, St Agnes Ave, Knowle
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Source
1/2 1-0-x D-22 c16 c1900 ?Llewellins & James NWB, AJM 2/6/1996
2/2 1-2-x Bb-2 c20 c1900 ?Llewellins & James NWB, AJM 2/6/1996
Inscriptions
1/2 [No inscription]
2/2 [No inscription]
Hung for swing chiming
1/2 1-0-x D-22 c16 c1900 ?Llewellins & James NWB, AJM 2/6/1996
2/2 1-2-x Bb-2 c20 c1900 ?Llewellins & James NWB, AJM 2/6/1996
Inscriptions
1/2 [No inscription]
2/2 [No inscription]
Hung for swing chiming
St Ursula's School, Brecon Rd, Westbury-on-Trym
02 Nov 2016
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Source
1Q 0-2-x E 13 1810 Thomas II Mears DLC, NWB 30/3/1989
2Q 0-3-x C 14.5 1813 Wasbrough & Co DLC, NWB 30/3/1989
Hour 1-2-x G 18 1832 William Jefferies DLC, NWB 30/3/1989
Service 3-0-x E 24.13 1930 Llewellins & James DLC, NWB 30/3/1989
Inscriptions
1Q 1810
2Q (Waist) WASBROUGH & Co / BRISTOL / 1813
Hour (Waist) JEFFERIES BRISTOL / 1832
Service (Waist) KEMP BROS / BRISTOL / 1930 (Opposite) [a medallion]
Hung dead
1Q 0-2-x E 13 1810 Thomas II Mears DLC, NWB 30/3/1989
2Q 0-3-x C 14.5 1813 Wasbrough & Co DLC, NWB 30/3/1989
Hour 1-2-x G 18 1832 William Jefferies DLC, NWB 30/3/1989
Service 3-0-x E 24.13 1930 Llewellins & James DLC, NWB 30/3/1989
Inscriptions
1Q 1810
2Q (Waist) WASBROUGH & Co / BRISTOL / 1813
Hour (Waist) JEFFERIES BRISTOL / 1832
Service (Waist) KEMP BROS / BRISTOL / 1930 (Opposite) [a medallion]
Hung dead
Trinity South Hospital Chapel (now Barstaple House), Old Market St
Bell Weight Note Diam Date Founder Extant Source
1/1 1-0-x ? c16 ? (unknown) Gone PJR 9/7/1975
1/1 1-0-x ? c16 ? (unknown) Gone PJR 9/7/1975
