• An introduction to ringing in Wells - Although it is the smallest city in England, Wells has three C-of-E churches, two of which contain bells that can be rung “English style” (seen left to right above). An active handbell group also meet regularly on Monday evenings and welcome new members. Ringing is currently organised by an active group of ringers called the … Continue reading An introduction to ringing in Wells →
• Wells Cathedral Bells - “Noisiest of the unseen servants of the Cathedral, but least heard of, are the ringers.” Thus began a pamphlet entitled ‘Wells Bells’ – an extract from the Friends of Wells Cathedral report from 1971. Wells Cathedral has the heaviest ring of ten bells in the world. The tenor bell, known as ‘Harewell’, weighs 56¼ cwt … Continue reading Wells Cathedral Bells →
• St Cuthbert’s Bells - The bells at St Cuthberts are tuned to the key of Db, the Tenor bell weighing 27 cwt. The two oldest bells in St Cuthberts are 17th century: Tuned to G, the oldest bell (cast in 1664 by Robert II Austin) was found to be cracked in 1992 and is now displayed in the church. Its replacement is a dutch bell … Continue reading St Cuthbert’s Bells →
• Handbell Ringing - Change ringing on handbells is traditionally performed by each person ringing two bells at a time – one in each hand.  The group at Wells regularly meet on Monday evenings, practicing anything from minor up to Plain Hunt Maximus. Quarter Peals and Peals are also regularly rung. New members are welcome to  approach us with … Continue reading Handbell Ringing →