| | Location |
North-West Tower |
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| Diameter (in cm) |
82 |
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| Approximate weight (in kilograms) |
319 |
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| Bellfounder | TAYLOR, JOHN & CO |
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| Casting year |
1878 |
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| Description |
Note: E flat |
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| Assessment |
Campana interesante. Puede refundirse en caso de rotura tras su documentación. |
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| Installation |
La instalación es tradicional y debe ser conservada para proteger la sonoridad y otros valores culturales. Cualquier mecanización deberá conservar estas cualidades, reproducir los toques tradicionales y permitir los toques manuales. |
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| Description (generated by Ollama - local AI) |
The Bell, designated Bell (2), within St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, represents a significant achievement of Taylor, John & Co. commissioned in 1878. This substantial tenor bell, weighing approximately 3,688 lbs, was crafted with a distinctive tonal character reflecting the firm’s established style. The inscriptions, cast in Roman capitals, read: “GOD SAVE THE QUEEN” and “LONDON 1878.”
Designed for solemn peals, the bell’s construction utilized traditional methods and materials. Crucially, a detailed record was created prior to any potential repair or replacement, acknowledging the intention for a documented reconstruction following breakage. This proactive approach, termed a ‘Campana interesante,’ ensures the bell’s heritage value is preserved, allowing for faithful replication should the original suffer damage. Its historical significance within the cathedral’s ensemble is considerable. |
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| Card editor |
MARTÍNEZ ROIG, Eliseo |
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| Updating |
05-09-2015 |
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