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SWANLEY, St Paul
 
3 bells
Tenor:6-1-11 in ?
Grid Ref. TQ530698
Lewisham District
Frame: 1867 Mears & Stainbank (Oak)
Swing chiming (with levers)

DETAILS OF THE BELLS
Bell Weight Diameter Cast Founder

1

4-1-27

1860

Charles & George Mears

2

5-0-25

1867

Mears & Stainbank

3

6-1-11

1867

Mears & Stainbank

INSCRIPTIONS
1. C & G MEARS FOUNDERS LONDON 1867
2. MEARS & STAINBANK FOUNDERS LONDON 1867
3. MEARS & STAINBANK FOUNDERS LONDON 1867

HISTORY
1860 Bell cast by Charles & George Mears.
1867 2 more bells cast by Mears & Stainbank. The Whitechapel Daybook records on 23rd Aug two entries, for 3 bells with an oak frame for three bells and fittings (levers). Bells 1 and 3 invoiced to Rev. John Egerton and No. 2 invoiced to Rev. M. S. Edgell.