StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: Holy Cross Church, Ryton

pcl - Ryton clock [2 of 2]

pcl - Ryton clock [2 of 2]

StoneRoad2013
03 Jan 2017 274
Clock maker - W Potts & Sons of Leeds, date 1881 Holy Cross Church, Ryton.
pcl - Ryton clock [1 of 2]

pcl - Ryton clock [1 of 2]

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03 Jan 2017 225
The glassed cubicle contains the Holy Cross Church clock, built by W.Potts in 1881
O&S - Ryton bells 5

O&S - Ryton bells 5

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03 Jan 2017 278
Looking up into the spire, at the internal wooden support structure.
O&S - Ryton bells 4

O&S - Ryton bells 4

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03 Jan 2017 221
This (left) is the smallest and highest toned bell - the Treble.
O&S - Ryton bells 3

O&S - Ryton bells 3

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03 Jan 2017 200
This is the Tenor bell, the largest and hence deepest note. Also sounded to mark the hours, according to the church clock.
O&S - Ryton bells 2

O&S - Ryton bells 2

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03 Jan 2017 208
It is a very tight fit for the bells, their ringing wheels and the cast iron supports under the timber frame supporting the c1360 lead roofed spire.
O&S - Ryton bells 1

O&S - Ryton bells 1

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03 Jan 2017 205
There is a considerable weight of bells and support framework up in this belfry.