Christ Church Bells (1904)

By Arthur Howard Nichols

Christ Church Bells is a book written by Arthur Howard Nichols and published in 1904. The book is a historical account of the bells of Christ Church, an Anglican cathedral located in Oxford, England. The book begins with a brief history of the cathedral and its bells, including the original bells that were cast in the 16th century. Nichols then goes on to describe the various changes and additions that were made to the bell tower over the years, including the installation of new bells and the rebuilding of the tower after it was damaged during World War II.The book also includes detailed descriptions of each of the bells, including their size, weight, and musical notes. Nichols provides interesting anecdotes and stories about the bells, including their use during important events such as royal weddings and coronations.Overall, Christ Church Bells is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of bell ringing or the history of Christ Church Cathedral. The book is well-researched and provides a wealth of information about the bells and their role in the life of the cathedral and the wider community.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120270782
• ISBN13: 9781120270788
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"