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Town Government & |
Committees: Hingham Memorial Bell Tower Committee
2008 Annual Report On October 9, 2008 we had a visiting band from England to ring a three-hour peal. This peal was a full peal of bells consisting of some 5,000- plus changes, meaning that the sequence in which the 10 bells will be rung is not repeated as the ringing progresses through the three hours. We also had a visiting band that rang for about two hours. Hearing the bells is a very nice listening experience, especially as you walk through the Hingham Cemetery. We also were invited to ring for Christmas in The Square, which is a festive occasion. The Committee is looking into having a specialist come from White Chapel in England to look at the bells with the possibility of having them re-hung. Working as a team, we tackled the job of cleaning up the space underneath the bells. It was a Saturday well spent – tiring but rewarding. Two new ringers from out of town are joining us as well as one new local resident. The Bell Tower committee members would like to extend a welcome to all visitors and especially encourage potential ringers. We ring on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Please join us on a Tuesday evening.
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