Each bell has an inscription on it, which is shown in italics here. All inscriptions are as written on the bells.<\/p>\n
Tr<\/strong>eble, G, 27\u00bc” Diameter, 5cwt 2qr 20lb <\/strong> 2001 Second, F, 28\u00bd” Diameter, 5cwt 3qr 22lb<\/strong> 2001 Third, Eb, 30″ Diameter, 5cwt 1qr 4lb<\/strong> 1901 Fourth, D, 31″ Diameter, 5cwt 2qr 16lb<\/strong> 1901 Fifth, C, 31\u00bd” Diameter, 5cwt 3qr 20lb<\/strong> 1779 Sixth, Bb, 34\u00bc” Diameter, 6cwt 3qr 3lb<\/strong> 1779 Seventh, Ab, 37 5\/8″ Diameter, 8cwt 2qr 18lb<\/strong> 1779 Eight, G, 40\u00bd” Diameter, 10cwt 0qr 13lb<\/strong> 1779 Ninth, F, 43 5\/8″ Diameter, 14cwt 1qr 25lb<\/strong> Originally cast 1779, recast 2014 Tenor, Eb, 49″ Diameter, 18cwt 0qr 0lb<\/strong> 1779 Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n The size and weight of bells are by tradition measured in Imperial measures. A list of conversions can be found below:<\/p>\n Mears & Co refers to the former Whitechapel Bell Foundry, which existed from 1570 to 2017. Its closure made John Taylor & Co<\/a> the last major foundry in the UK.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Each bell has an inscription on it, which is shown in italics here. All inscriptions are as written on the bells. Treble, G, 27\u00bc” Diameter, 5cwt 2qr 20lb Here hang I, a Millennium Bell Serve the Lord and serve Him well 2001 John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd [Loughborough] Second, F, 28\u00bd” Diameter, 5cwt 3qr 22lb My<\/p>\n
\nHere hang I, a Millennium Bell<\/em>
\nServe the Lord and serve Him well<\/em><\/p>\n
\nJohn Taylor Bellfounders Ltd [Loughborough]<\/p>\n
\nMy ring you’ll hear both far and wide<\/em>
\nMay Hornchurch in God’s love abide<\/em><\/p>\n
\nJohn Taylor Bellfounders Ltd<\/p>\n
\nTo the glory of God in commemoration of the 20th century<\/em><\/p>\n
\nMears & Co<\/p>\n
\nTo the glory of God in commemoration of the 20th century<\/em><\/p>\n
\nMears & Co<\/p>\n
\nIf you have a judicious ear, you’ll own my voice is sweet & clear<\/em><\/p>\n
\nMears & Co<\/p>\n
\nPeace and good neighbourhood<\/em><\/p>\n
\nMears & Co<\/p>\n
\nYe ringers all that prize your health & happiness Be sober, merry, wise and you’ll the same posess\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
\nMears & Co<\/p>\n
\nYe people all that hear me ring Be Faithful to your God & King<\/em><\/p>\n
\nMears & Co<\/p>\n
\nIn wedlock bands all ye who join with hands & hearts unite, so shall our tuneful tongues combine to laugh the nuptial rite<\/em><\/p>\n
\nMears & Co<\/p>\n
\nThe Rev.Robt.Speed, Rector, mssrs Wennel & Doggitt Church Wardens. Intactum; Percute, dulce cano<\/em>
\nUntouched I am silent, Strike me, I give forth a sweet sound<\/em><\/p>\n
\nMears & Co<\/p>\n\n