Bells & Bellfounding
Author | : Michael Milsom |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 334 |
Release | : 2017-11-13 |
ISBN-10 | : 1547239158 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781547239153 |
Rating | : 4/5 (153 Downloads) |
Download or read book Bells & Bellfounding written by Michael Milsom and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-11-13 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bells & Bellfounding is far removed from being dry and heavy reading. After a very amusing introduction we are taken through the origins of bells, bellfounding, carillons, the intricacies of change-ringing, and details of the world's largest bells; with a constant thread of humour. Having been Bellmaster for ten years at the John Taylor and Co. Bellfoundry, Loughborough, England (he cast and tuned the AC/DC "Hell's Bell" in 1980), the author gives a fascinating account of their history, aspirations, achievements and 200 years of family involvement. A comprehensive book with a wealth of interesting information spread over 21 chapters, with 64 pages of photographs.