St John the Evangelist Church (Sidcup) - ROYAL BOROUGH OF BEXLEY ENGLAND
Existing bells
Treble
(Reference 27126)
Location Belfry.
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.
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:
- HERNANDO CHICO, Ulises.
- HERNANDO CHICO, Ulises [Documentation of the bell, thanking the Sidcup Bellringers.] (15-02-2026)
- RIBES LÓPEZ, Mario.
Authors of the documentation
Card editor HERNANDO CHICO, Ulises
Updating 13-03-2026
2nd
(Reference 27127)
Location Belfry.
Diameter (in cm) 71.12
Actual weight (in kilograms) 233
Bellfounder MEARS, THOMAS II
Casting year 1843
Description The bell has a simple inscription, in the third, between four cords, which mentions its manufacturer, the place and the year in which it was made: "THOMAS MEARS FOUNDER LONDON 1843".
In the midfoot, there are three equidistant cords.
Finally, in the middle foot, there are two cords.
Prime E5
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:
- HERNANDO CHICO, Ulises.
- HERNANDO CHICO, Ulises [Documentation of the bell, thanking the Sidcup Bellringers.] (15-02-2026)
- RIBES LÓPEZ, Mario.
Authors of the documentation
Card editor HERNANDO CHICO, Ulises
Updating 13-03-2026
3rd
(Reference 27128)
Location Belfry.
Diameter (in cm) 76.2
Actual weight (in kilograms) 243
Bellfounder MEARS, THOMAS II
Casting year 1843
Description The bell has a simple inscription, in the third, between five cords, which mentions its manufacturer, the place and the year in which it was made: "THOMAS MEARS FOUNDER LONDON 1843".
In the midfoot, there are three equidistant cords.
Finally, in the middle foot, there are two cords.
Prime D5 +50
Hum E4 -48
Third F5 +6
Quint A5 +18
Octave D6 -15
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:
- HERNANDO CHICO, Ulises.
- HERNANDO CHICO, Ulises [Documentation of the bell, thanking the Sidcup Bellringers.] (15-02-2026)
- RIBES LÓPEZ, Mario.
Authors of the documentation
Card editor HERNANDO CHICO, Ulises
Updating 13-03-2026
4th
(Reference 27129)
Location Belfry.
Diameter (in cm) 79.38
Actual weight (in kilograms) 310
Bellfounder MEARS, THOMAS II
Casting year 1843
Description The bell has a simple inscription, in the third, between four cords, which mentions its manufacturer, the place and the year in which it was made: "THOMAS MEARS FOUNDER LONDON 1843".
In the midfoot, there are three equidistant cords.
Finally, in the middle foot, there are two cords.
Prime C#5 -4
Hum D3 -6
Third E5 -19
Quint G#5 -37
Octave C#6 -25
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:
- HERNANDO CHICO, Ulises.
- HERNANDO CHICO, Ulises [Documentation of the bell, thanking the Sidcup Bellringers.] (15-02-2026)
- RIBES LÓPEZ, Mario.
Authors of the documentation
Card editor HERNANDO CHICO, Ulises
Updating 13-03-2026
5th
(Reference 27130)
Location Belfry.
Diameter (in cm) 84.15
Actual weight (in kilograms) 338
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 midfoot, there are three equidistant cords.
Finally, in the middle foot, there are two cords.
Prime B4 -15
Hum C#3 -32
Third D5 +0
Quint G5 +31
Octave B5 -22
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 Tenor, 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:
- HERNANDO CHICO, Ulises.
- HERNANDO CHICO, Ulises [Documentation of the bell, thanking the Sidcup Bellringers.] (15-02-2026)
- RIBES LÓPEZ, Mario.
Authors of the documentation
Card editor HERNANDO CHICO, Ulises
Updating 28-03-2026
Tenor
(Reference 27131)
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.
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:
- HERNANDO CHICO, Ulises.
- HERNANDO CHICO, Ulises [Documentation of the bell, thanking the Sidcup Bellringers.] (15-02-2026)
- RIBES LÓPEZ, Mario.
Authors of the documentation
Card editor HERNANDO CHICO, Ulises
Updating 13-03-2026