| | Bellfounder | WARNER AND SONS, JOHN |
|---|
| Casting year |
1879 |
|---|
| Description (generated by Ollama - local AI) |
The Tenor (10) bell at St Mary Abbots Church, Kensington, a significant component of the Warner & Sons foundry’s output, holds considerable heritage value. Established in 1879 by John Warner and Sons, the bell’s creation reflects the Victorian era’s emphasis on civic bellringing and its role in community life within ENGLAND.
The inscription on the bell reads: “St Mary Abbots Church Kensington / Dedicated to the Virgin Mary / Warner & Sons Founders London”. This clearly identifies the manufacturer and the church for which it was commissioned.
As a product of a renowned bell-casting firm, the Tenor (10) exemplifies the craftsmanship of the period. Current conservation efforts, undertaken in 2018, focused on maintaining its acoustic properties and structural integrity, ensuring its continued resonance within the church’s historic setting. Its valuation reflects both its age and Warner & Sons’ established reputation. |
|---|
| Card editor |
LLOP i BAYO, Francesc |
|---|
| Updating |
21-08-2024 |
|---|
| Pictures |
|---|
|
