Church Bells Of England (1912)

Church Bells of England is a comprehensive guide to the history and significance of church bells in England, written by Henry Beauchamp Walters and first published in 1912. The book explores the origins of church bells, their construction and tuning, and their role in religious and secular life. It also provides a detailed account of the various types of bells found in English churches, from the smallest handbells to the largest tower bells, and includes information on notable bell founders and bellringers throughout history. Walters draws on his extensive knowledge and experience as a bellringer to provide a fascinating insight into the art and science of bellringing, as well as the cultural and social significance of bells in English society. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English churches and the role of bells in religious and cultural life.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.