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1885 |
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The foundation stone was laid in January. After consecrating the High Altar on 29th December, the church was formally opened by Rt Revd John Butt, Bishop of Southwark. The church had a central gable containing one small bell, hung for swing chiming. |
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1925 |
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A bell was supplied by Mears & Stainbank. It is not clear whether it was hung at this time as the tower wasn't built until later. [1] |
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1929 |
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The Mission was canonically raised to the status of a parish. |
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1932 |
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Tower built and the bell was hung for ringing full-circle within it. It had early Mears Simpson tuning. The waist inscription on the bell incised either at this point or when it was supplied. At some later point the small bell was taken down and now resides in the first floor of the tower. The larger bell is in full ringing order, but normally is sounded by the Ellacombe hammer. |