Broughton Astley Church Bells
Ringing Practice is on a Wednesday night - new ringers always welcome.
Campanology (Bellringing) is the Art and Science of ringing bells using a rope and wheel. It is a distinctly "English" pastime, originating in the British Isles, but in the last couple of hundred years has spread to the colonies, and can be found as far afield as New Zealand and Texas.
The Belfry at St Mary's showing some of the wooden bell wheels and the bells in the 'up'
ringing position
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Bells are normally rung in the upside down position. To see the various parts of the bell, click on the adjacent picture to load a bigger, more detailed diagram. |
Broughton bells in action......
For more information on Campanology around the world, check out the Central Council of Church Bellringers
Two Methods for those interested in Campanology can be found below, these are specific to Broughton Astley, by clicking on the following images:
BA Delight Major
BA Suprise Major