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More Information about the Bells at All Saints' Church

All Saints has a fine peal of six bells made by Thomas Osborn in Downham Market in 1795. Originally the bells were hung in a frame adjacent to the louvres in the tower. The bells were restored and re-hung in 1901 by the children of Richard Young M.P. for North Cambridgeshire and further work was undertaken in 1956 when the bells were re-hung in a lower position in the tower in an eight bell metal frame. This was to allow for the future provision of two additional bells which has not to date been achieved.

The bells used to be rung from the ground floor at the base of the tower but in the 1980’s a new ringing chamber was installed above a new kitchen and toilet.

All Saints bells have a mellow tone with the heaviest bell (the tenor) weighing just over 13 cwt and are rung regularly for Sunday Services and weddings. Bell ringing practice takes place on Thursday evenings and beginners are most welcome.

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