Dedication of the
Bellringers Library and Book Launch.
'5th
Nov 1776, Crave allowance for a hogshead of cider £1 0s 0d Pd
for 77 lb of Beef at 1¾d per lb & 14 lb of salt 12s 03d
Pd Jas Newton for a Bushel of Potatoes £2 0s'
The above quote is from
the book Church Bells in Somerset by the late George Massey launched
in St Mary's on November 5th.
It is interesting to note how well the 'Gunpowder Plot' was
celebrated at Brent Knoll. Whereas the average parish seemed to pay
about five or ten shillings to fete the ringers, things were then
done in style.
Rev Tim Hawkins, Master of
the Bath and Wells Association of Change Ringers, and Charles jointly
officiated at the ceremony to dedicate the Association Library and
announce the book launch. Tim gave an eloquent description of George
Massey's dedication to bells and ringing, and, present a copy of the
book to his son David, other ringers were also present to collect
their copies. Richard Lee was thanked for having the foresight to
bring the library to the clock room and this has justified all the
hard work by our ringers to create an asset for the Church and the
Association.
The event was rounded off
with some open ringing by the many visiting ringers and a celebratory
toast of bucks fizz.
Margaret Lee
Tower Captain
