Bells
The Bell Ringers contribute to the worship at St. Mary's by ringing the six bells on Sundays and for weddings. There is a strong mixed team, but old hands and those wishing to learn to ring are always welcome. (Practice Night - Wednesday at 7.30 p.m.)
Details of St Mary's Bells:
|
Bell |
Weight | Inscription | Date | Founder |
| No 6 Tenor | 537 Kg | GOD SAVE THE QUEENE | 1600 | Hugh Watts of Leicester |
| No 5 | 410 Kg | Newcombe Made Mee | 1617 | Newcombe of ? Bedfordshire |
| No 4 | 310 Kg | Richard Chandler Made Mee | 1696 | Chandler Buckinghamshire |
| No 3 | 286 Kg | CUM CUM AND PREYE | 1600 | Hugh Watts of Leicester |
| Two more bells were added to the above ring to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II | ||||
| No 2 | 282 Kg | In Memory of CECIL FRANK KILBY 1890-1940 EIIR | 1953 | Mears & Stainbank Whitechapel |
| No 1 | 236 Kg | In Memory of William HEWITSON 1862-1940 God Save The Queen EIIR | 1953 | Mears & Stainbank Whitechapel |
| The 5th bell became cracked and was successfully repaired by welding in 1976. | ||||