The Church Bells Of Leicestershire: Their Inscriptions, Traditions, And Peculiar Uses, With Chapters On Bells And The Leicester Bell Founders (1876)

By Thomas North and Thomas North

Book Overview

The Church Bells of Leicestershire: Their Inscriptions, Traditions, and Peculiar Uses, with Chapters on Bells and the Leicester Bell Founders is a book written by Thomas North and published in 1876. The book is a comprehensive study of the church bells in the county of Leicestershire, their inscriptions, traditions, and peculiar uses. It also includes chapters on the history of bell-making in Leicester and the bell founders who were active in the area.The book provides a detailed account of each of the church bells in Leicestershire, including their size, weight, and tone. It also describes the inscriptions on the bells, which often include religious or historical messages. The author explores the various traditions associated with church bells, such as the ringing of the curfew bell and the use of bells for announcing important events.In addition to its focus on the church bells of Leicestershire, the book also includes chapters on the history of bell-making in Leicester. The author provides information on the various bell founders who were active in the area, including their techniques and innovations. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the bells and bell towers throughout the county.Overall, The Church Bells of Leicestershire is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of church bells and bell-making in England. It provides a comprehensive overview of the subject, with detailed information on the bells themselves, their inscriptions, and their cultural significance.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: 1104385554
• ISBN13: 9781104385552
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.3" x 11.0"