A Peal!
On Saturday 12th September 2009, to mark 100 years since the first peal was rung at St Andrews (on 9th September 1909), a peal was rung on the newly re-hung bells. A peal is a change ringing method rung to 5000 or more changes. Since St Andrews has six bells the maximum number of changes possible is 720 so the … Read More
The Bells
St. Andrew’s Bells, Clewer Have you noticed something odd about the bells since Christmas? If you enjoy listening to the bells, you may have noticed a difference in the last few months. Unfortunately one of the wheels has fallen apart and where there should be 6 bells ringing, now there are only 5. The other bells, along with the frame, … Read More