All Saints, Carshalton

A framed notice in the church says:

The bells are in the key of F sharp. The back six were cast in 1804 by Thomas Mears of Whitechapel and the treble & second in 1895 by Charles Oliver of London.

The bells fell silent through disrepair in the early 1960s. In 1969 a generous legacy by Miss Dorothy Collett, a devoted member of the church, initiated the commencement of the restoration. Remaining funds were raised by the friends of Carshalton Bells, a charity set up by the PCC & the Surrey Association of Church Bell Ringers. Much support was also received from the Rotary Club of Carshalton. Donations included £1000 from the Surrey Association belfry repair Fund & £100 given by Mr Leonard Reece, for many years Tower Captain, in memory of his wife.

The bells were retuned by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry who provided a new frame & fittings. The rehanging was carried out by members of the Surrey Association of Church Bell Ringers & the service of re-dedication took place on Saturday 22 December 1979.

Weight in cwt of the bells after tuning:

Tenor: 12-0-6

7: 10-0-2

6: 7-1-6

5: 6-0-13

4: 5-2-11

3: 4-3-26

2: 4-1-12

Treble: 4-2-4

Map Ref: TQ280645

Sunday Service Ringing: 10.00 - 10.30 am

Practice: Monday 8.00 - 9.30 pm

Entry is via the tower door in the churchyard at the south side of the church.

Email contact: Rosemary Lilley on rosemarylilley@blueyonder.co.uk .

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