The handbells

We have two octaves of handbells - largest is size 15 in C - and a B flat and F sharp. They are based on 10 bells cast by William Blews of Birmingham sometime between 1860 - 1887 plus modern additions by Taylors.

Ringing handbells in 2021 with Brian Harris (left) at his house in Chester. Brian was responsible for transfer of Bradley bells to Abbots Bromley in 1976/7. Clive and Lucy Smith are on the right.

Ringing handbells during lockdown was a useful way of keeping on top of skills whilst we couldn't ring in church. Our garage provided a dry venue and Dave soon progressed from zero experience to quarter peal and beyond.