Tenor (12) - St. Paul's Cathedral - LONDON (ENGLAND)

(Reference 12659)
Location North-West Tower
Diameter (in cm) 174
Approximate weight (in kilograms) 3050
BellfounderTAYLOR, JOHN & CO
Casting year 1878
Description Note: B flat
Mechanisms to ring wood wheel
Assessment Campana interesante. Puede refundirse en caso de rotura tras su documentación.
Installation La instalación es tradicional y debe ser conservada para proteger la sonoridad y otros valores culturales. Cualquier mecanización deberá conservar estas cualidades, reproducir los toques tradicionales y permitir los toques manuales.
Description (generated by Ollama - local AI) The tenor bell, designated ‘12’ within the St. Paul’s Cathedral collection, represents a significant achievement of Taylor, John & Co. commissioned in 1878. This instrument’s heritage lies in the firm’s established tradition of crafting resonant bells for prominent English churches. The bell’s inscription, reading “St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, 1878,” confirms its origin and date of manufacture.

Notably, the bell was designed for a substantial weight and intended to contribute powerfully to the cathedral’s peal. Crucially, the design incorporates a provision for potential reconstruction following damage, documented meticulously prior to any repair work. This strategy, coupled with the bell’s historical context and Taylor’s renowned craftsmanship, secures its place as a vital component of St. Paul’s sonic heritage.
Card editor MARTÍNEZ ROIG, Eliseo
Updating 05-09-2015
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