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Marylebone, All Souls, Langham Place
Photo: Dickon R Love, 24 Jan 2006 |
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Details of the Bells |
Bell | Weight (most recent)* | Diameter | Note | Date | Founder | Retuned | ||
1 | 3½ cwt approx. | 26" | F | 1824 | Thomas Mears II | Never | ||
2 | 6 cwt approx. | 30½" | D | 1824 | Thomas Mears II | Never | ||
3 | 9 cwt approx. | 38" | A | 1824 | Thomas Mears II | Never |
History |
1822 | The building of the church commenced. This Commissioners' Church of the 1st Parliamentary Grant was built at a cost of £19,612. John Nash was the architect and Robert Streather was the builder. This was the last surviving one of John Nash's churches. Work was completed in 1824. | ||
1824 | 3 bells were cast by Thomas Mears II and hung in the tower. The clock was supplied at the same time by Moore of Clerkenwell. | ||
1940 | A landmine explosion caused severe damage to the roof. |
Gallery |
Old sketch. Photo: |
Love's Guide to the Bells of the City of Westminster | Page updated: 15 April 2022 |