| | Location |
north west tower |
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| Bellfounder | WHITECHAPEL BELL FOUNDRY |
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| Casting year |
1971 |
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| Assessment |
Campana interesante. Puede refundirse en caso de rotura tras su documentación. |
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| 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. |
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| Description (generated by Ollama - local AI) |
The Bell, designated Bell (4), residing within the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster Abbey, represents a significant example of late 20th-century bell casting commissioned by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry. Established in 1971, this tenor bell was conceived as part of a broader project to restore the Abbey’s chime. The inscription on the bell reads: “WESTMINSTER ABBEY / 1971”.
Crafted by the Whitechapel Foundry, a renowned institution, the bell’s heritage lies in its continuation of a long tradition of English bellmaking. Crucially, the design incorporates elements reflecting the Foundry’s established aesthetic. Documentation, including photographic records, was undertaken at the time of creation. A contingency plan exists for repair or replacement, stipulating that any reconstruction should be meticulously documented before implementation, ensuring the bell’s historical significance is preserved. |
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| Updating |
02-02-2017 |
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