| Location | Belfry. |
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| Diameter (in cm) | 63.5 |
| Actual weight (in kilograms) | 192 |
| Bellfounder | MEARS, THOMAS II |
| Casting year | 1843 |
| Description |
The bell has a simple inscription, in the third, between four corsa, which mentions its manufacturer, the place and the year in which it was made: "THOMAS MEARS FOUNDER LON DON 1843". In the midfoot, there are three equidistant cords. Finally, in the middle foot, there are two cords. |
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(Two cords). (Inscription): “THOMAS MEARS FOUNDER LON DON 1843”. (Two cords). | |
| Half foot (MP) | (Three cords). |
| Foot | (Two cords). |
| Prime | F#5 |
| Traditional bell ringing | Change ringing, Muffles: in funerals, Holy Week, All Saints’ Day. |
| Current bell ringing | Change ringing, Muffles: in funerals, Holy Week, All Saints’ Day. |
| Yoke | Iron JOHN TAYLOR |
| Current Status | Excellent. The bell has its traditional features, including the wheel, rope, stop, stay, and top pole of the stop. |
| Mechanisms to ring | Iron clapper, wooden wheel and rope. |
| Interventions |
The bell was cast in 1843, along with all the bells made by its manufacturer, for the tower. In 1844, specifically on January 13, the bell was billed next to the Treble, in Whitechapel. In 1950, the bell was re-tuned along with all the others, by Whitechapel Bell Foundry. In 1974, this bell was restored by John Taylor & Company. |
| Protection | Protected under UK heritage law due to the church being under the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building |
| Assessment | Interesting bell, can be recast in case of breaking. |
| Installation | The installation is traditional in relation to the place, therefore it must be preserved, to protect the cultural, artistic and historical values of the instrument. |
| Remarks |
The information in the technical data sheet was written by:
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| Description (generated by Ollama - local AI) |
The Bell Treble at St John the Evangelist Church in the Royal Borough of Bexley is a significant piece of ecclesiastical heritage, founded by Thomas Mears in 1843. The bell bears the clear inscription: "THOMAS MEARS FOUNDER LON DON 1843." Its heritage characteristics are defined by its excellent state of conservation, retaining all traditional components, including the wheel, rope, stop, stay, and the top pole of the stop. The bell is considered an interesting artifact, with the valuation noting that it can be recast should it suffer damage. The structure reflects established bell-ringing traditions within ENGLAND. The presence of the founder's specific inscription and the well-preserved mechanical features contribute significantly to its historical and architectural value. |
Authors of the documentation
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| Card editor | HERNANDO CHICO, Ulises |
| Updating | 13-03-2026 |
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