MARGATE, Jubilee Tower |
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DETAILS OF THE BELLS |
Bell Weight Diameter Pitch Cast Founder
1
0-2-18
145/8"
D
1908
Gillett & Johnston
2
0-3-8
16"
C
1908
Gillett & Johnston
3
1-0-7
17"
A#
1908
Gillett & Johnston
4
1-3-20
2115/16"
F
1908
Gillett & Johnston
5
3-0-1
251/16"
D#
1908
Gillett & Johnston
INSCRIPTIONS |
| 1. | GILLETT & JOHNSTON CROYDON 1908 |
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| 2. | GILLETT & JOHNSTON CROYDON 1908 |
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| 3. | GILLETT & JOHNSTON CROYDON 1908 |
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| 4. | GILLETT & JOHNSTON CROYDON 1908. |
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| 5. | GILLETT & JOHNSTON FOUNDERS CROYDON 1908. |
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HISTORY |
| 1908 | The 5 hemispherical bells were recast by Gillett & Johnston. |
| 1887 | Clock tower built to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria and equipped with a clock by Potts of Leeds. 5 hemispherical bells were provided for it. |
| 1908 | Clock overhauled by Gillett & Johnston. The hemispherical bells were replaced with conventional ones. |
