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Bellfoundry Indexes
Details of suppliers for North American carillons and chimes. Includes historical data and chronological instrumental lists for each foundry.
Church Bells
Essay discussing the development of casting and tuning techniques with reference to equal temperament and partial tones.
Keltek Trust
A charity helping churches acquire surplus and redundant bells for full-circle ringing. Provides details of available bells, frames and fittings with contact information.
Merseyside Bell Restoration Group
Registered charity providing assistance to churches, charities and public bodies for the purpose of maintaining and improving bell installations. Features details of past projects.
Need a Bell? Give Bob Brosamer a Ring
Article discussing the context and work of dealers in vintage bells with reference to American and European foundries.
Overview of the Origin and History of Russian Bell
A detailed examination of the development of bellfounding activities in Russia in the context of historical events and policies. Includes references to notable bells.
Sculpting Sound: New Bell Designs and Attitudes
Overview of a project using computer modelling of vibration to create the Federation Bell installation in Birrarung Mar, Melbourne. Includes an explanation of bell and gong sounds in terms of inharmonic complex tones.
W R Outhwaite & Son
Ropemakers with visitor centre located in North Yorkshire. Includes historical overview, descriptions of techniques used and information about educational tours.