• An introduction to ringing in Wells - Although it is the smallest city in England, Wells has three C-of-E churches, two of which contain bells that can be rung “English style” (seen left to right above). An active handbell group also meet regularly on Monday evenings and welcome new members. Ringing is currently organised by an active group of ringers called the … Continue reading An introduction to ringing in Wells →
• Ringing in Wells Cathedral - The cathedral has the heaviest set of 10 bells in the world (Tenor 56 1/4cwt) Practices are normally held on the 1st Friday of each month (check first)As space is limited in the ringing chamber, advance booking with the Ringing Master is advisable.   “Noisiest of the unseen servants of the Cathedral, but least heard of, are the ringers.” … Continue reading Ringing in Wells Cathedral →
• Ringing in St Cuthberts - St Cuthberts has a set of 8 bells (Tenor 27cwt). Recently installed are training aids that allow individual teaching and method learning to take place while the bells are silenced. Practice night is Friday (between 7:00 and 9:00pm when not at the Cathedral – check first) Open ringing on a Sunday is usually 2nd, 4th and … Continue reading Ringing in St Cuthberts →
• Handbell Ringing - Change ringing on handbells is traditionally performed by each person ringing two bells at a time – one in each hand.  The group at Wells regularly meet on Monday evenings, practicing anything from minor up to Plain Hunt Maximus. Quarter Peals and Peals are also regularly rung. New members are welcome to  approach us with … Continue reading Handbell Ringing →