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    Memorial

    St Mary and All Saints Church - WW1 Bell

    WW1 bell dedication

    Source: Dr Adrian West

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    Current Location

    Bell located in the belfry., St Mary and All Saints Church, Church Lane, Whalley, Ribble Valley, Lancashire, BB7 9SY, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SD 73234 36179

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    Type of Memorial
    Bells or bell tower
    WMR Reference Number
    42663
    Description
    Treble bell with dedicatory inscription. Raised text. Weight of bell = 5-1-21 (5cwt. 1 quarter and 21 lbs.) Musical note = E flat.
    Inscription
    Side 1: THIS BELL / IS PART OF / THE PARISH CHURCH MEMORIAL / TO THE MEN OF WHALLEY / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1918 // Side 2: 19 { TAYLOR / LOUGHBOROUGH } 24
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Additional Information
    No names recorded on bell
    Maker(s)
    • John Taylor and Co, Founder / Foundry

    Sponsor Type
    public

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    23 August 1924

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Custodian
    PCC

    Components

    Bells

    Height: c 1100mm

    Width: c 700mm

    Depth: Diameter 29 inches


    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    • Clitheroe Advertiser and Times 29 August 1924
    • Dove's Guide - https://dove.cccbr.org.uk/tower/11517