| Location | Belfry. |
|---|---|
| Diameter (in cm) | 95.58 |
| Actual weight (in kilograms) | 454 |
| Bellfounder | WARNER AND SONS, JOHN |
| Casting year | 1901 |
| Description |
The bell has two small cords on the shoulder. In the third, there is an inscription between four cords, mentioning the manufacturers, the place and the year in which it was made: "RECAST BY JOHN WARNER & SONS LTD LONDON 1901.” This inscription tells that the bell was cast with the bronze of the previous one, this one manufactured by Thomas II Mears. In the middle, several incised inscriptions appear:“C.E SHIRLEY WOOLMER VICAR I886” / “E.LAYTON” / “E.BLANKS" } "CHURCHWARDENS" "FROM 1888" / "FROM 1881" / “RECAST I9OI”. In the midfoot, there are three equidistant cords. Finally, in the middle foot, there are two cords. |
| Shoulder (H) | (Two cords). |
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(Two cords). (Inscription): “RECAST BY JOHN WARNER & SONS LTD LONDON 1901.” (Two cords). | |
| (Inscriptions): “C.E SHIRLEY WOOLMER VICAR I886” / “E.LAYTON” / “E.BLANKS" } "CHURCHWARDENS" "FROM 1888" / "FROM 1881" / “RECAST I9OI”. | |
| Half foot (MP) | (Three cords). |
| Foot | (Two cords). |
| Prime | A4 -27 |
| Hum | B3 -38 |
| Third | C5 -33 |
| Quint | F5 +14 |
| Octave | A5 -27 |
| 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 recast in 1901, along with the 5th Bell, by John Warner & Sons. 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 Tenor bell, located at St John the Evangelist Church in Sidcup, ROYAL BOROUGH OF BEXLEY, is a historically significant piece cast by WARNER AND SONS, JOHN, in 1901. Its conservation is rated as excellent, retaining traditional features such as the wheel, rope, stop, stay, and top pole of the stop. The bell bears multiple inscriptions detailing its history and custodianship. These include "RECAST BY JOHN WARNER & SONS LTD LONDON 1901," alongside dedications such as "C.E SHIRLEY WOOLMER VICAR 1886," "E.LAYTON," and "E.BLANKS CHURCHWARDENS," noting service periods "FROM 1888" and "FROM 1881," and the "RECAST 1901." This bell is considered an interesting artifact of English ecclesiastical history. Should damage occur, it is noted that the bell can be recast. |
Authors of the documentation
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| Card editor | HERNANDO CHICO, Ulises |
| Updating | 13-03-2026 |
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