Ringing Collection

Church Bell Ringers
Ringing the changes in the belfry of an English parish church at Christmas time

The Ringers of Launcells Tower, Frederick Smallfield (1829-1915)
Oil on canvas, English School, 1887. This painting was inspired by the poem The Ringers of Launcells Tower by Rev. R.S. Hawker of Morwenstow in his book Cornish Ballads and Other Poems

George Morris, the celebrated bell ringer, on 8 bells, 1863
George Morris, the celebrated bell ringer, playing on eight bells at once, in the steeple of St James Clerkenwell, London

Six owl bellringers on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Swinging on Ringing Bell
The bell ringers of Seville - a rather unusual method where the ringers are swinging on the bells themselves

Christmas Bell Ringers
Christmas bell ringers Date: 1869

Loughborough - Bell-ringing - World Record Change-ringers
Bellringing - World Record Change-ringers - who produced a peal of 18, 027 Stedman Caters - rung in 12 hours and 18 minutes at All Saints, Loughborough on Easter Monday - 12th April, 1909

In the Old Belfry -- bellringers in action. 1893

Wonders of the cinema organ by G. H. Davis
Noises played for films: wonders of the cinema organ. Thunder, shots and tom-toms controlled by an organist: a film-theatre organ that creates sound effects. Date: 1929

Goodwick Railway Station, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A long line of passengers and staff waiting on the platform at Goodwick Railway Station on the Great Western Railway, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales. They are all looking across at the camera

Rings including letter ring on Greylag Goose Caerlaverock Scotland winter

The headache, from the series L Imagination, c. 1830 (litho) (b / w photo)
XIR287002 The headache, from the series L Imagination, c.1830 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Serie L Imagination)

Town crier, St Marys, Scilly Isles
The local town crier, Wilfred Tonkin, on St Mary s, Scilly Isles. Seen here announcing the fact that the Prime Minister, Harold Wilson, has taken up residence in his holiday bungalow

A bell ringer in a church, 1866
A bell ringer in a church chimes the bell with his foot. The scene is frames by vignettes from a young womans life. Date: 1866

Winter scene with Tower of London on a Christmas card
Winter scene with the River Thames and the Tower of London on a Christmas card, with a decorative border of white lace and pink bells. Date: circa 1890s

Town Crier in pony and trap, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
James Smith, Town Crier of Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, in pony and trap. Seen here passing the butchers shop owned by J Potter, where cuts of meat are on display

Ringing the Life-Boat Bell, a Sketch on the Norfolk Coast (engraving)
1054404 Ringing the Life-Boat Bell, a Sketch on the Norfolk Coast (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ringing the Life-Boat Bell)

The old city bellman, Norwich
Photograph of an old city bellman in Norwich, UK 1905

CHRISTMAS: BELL-RINGING. The bow-bell peal on Christmas Eve. Wood engraving, English, 1850

Monks pulling ropes of big bell, Chion in temple, eastern hills, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan, Asia

Father Christmas / Sleigh
Father Christmas ringing a bell as he sleighs down a hill

Easter, the bell ringer, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR661401 Easter, the bell ringer, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 12th April 1914 (colour litho) by French School

The Female Saints at the Tomb and the Resurrection, detail of the Bell Ringer, 1330
XIR440628 The Female Saints at the Tomb and the Resurrection, detail of the Bell Ringer, 1330 (fresco) by Oliver, Juan (14th century); Museo de Navarra, Pamplona

Modernisation of the street jobs, the knife grinder in his car, illustration
XIR346516 Modernisation of the street jobs, the knife grinder in his car, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 3rd September 1911 (colour litho) by French School

Bell call, Klosterneuburg, Austria, Europe

Nun ringing a convent bell, 1887
3479438 Nun ringing a convent bell, 1887; (add.info.: Nun ringing a convent bell. From the English Illustrated Magazine, London, 1887.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

"Market-Day" - painted by G. B. O'Neil - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1856. In this production Mr

La Présidente criant à tue-tête: Mesdames!... 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
La Presidente criant a tue-tete: Mesdames!... 1844. La Presidente criant a tue-tete: Mesdames!vous violez formellement l'article 3 de notre reglement...lequel porte que les academiciennes ne

The Peace Rejoicings - Ringing the Bells, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Peace Rejoicings - Ringing the Bells, 1856. Celebrating the end of the Crimean War. From "Illustrated London News", 1856

L'heure de la rentrée en classe, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
L'heure de la rentree en classe, 19th century. Back to school time

The Bow-Bell Peal on Christmas Eve, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Bow-Bell Peal on Christmas Eve, 1850. Illustration to a piece by John Timbs. View of ringers in the belfry in Bow Church, London, during a peal

June 2, 1837, 1862-1887. Creator: Mikhail Znamensky
June 2, 1837, 1862-1887. From an album of 32 original watercolors from the library of Tsar Nicholas II. The subjects include scenes from Tobol'sk, Berezov, Obdorsk (present-day Salekhard)

St Kea All Hallows Church bells, Kea, Cornwall. Probably 1904
The eight bells from St Kea All Hallows Church, presumably before their installation in the new church which was consecrated in 1896

Town crier at Clitheroe Country Fair, Lancashire, England
The town crier bawls out the latest news at Clitheroe Country Fair, Lancashire, England. First published The Daily Telegraph Date: 1988

Bell-ringing Presentation, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. February 1992
Simon Brewer (4th from right), who has served 40 years a a bell-ringer at St Bartholomews Church, Lostwithiel, was presented with a clock-barometer by his colleagues

Bell at Gleneagles
The all clear bell on the third green at Gleneagles golf course had been salvaged from a boat called Stella'. Date: 1932

Argosy Productions film, Ringing the Changes, featuring Henry Edwards and Margot Landa, based on the novel Jix by R Raleigh King, directed by Leslie Hiscott Date: 1929

Invasion Bells and the Fifth Column
A suggestion that a Gang of Spies could attempt to disguise themselves as innocent country folk and succeed in stopping the ringing of the church bells used in warning of attempted invasion

St. Francis Xavier (1506-52) at Goa in 1542 (engraving)
IND106458 St. Francis Xavier (1506-52) at Goa in 1542 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Index Fototeca

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Desislava Ignatova

Dinner bell, Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. Dinner bell

On the telephone - the tragic echoes of fighting, 1915 (litho)
STC407187 On the telephone - the tragic echoes of fighting, 1915 (litho) by Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Young Explorers by the Sea (colour litho)
2808828 The Young Explorers by the Sea (colour litho) by Salvadori, Riccardo (1866-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Explorers by the Sea)

The Wolf and the Convent Bell, probably c. 1645 / 1656. Creator: Allart van Everdingen
The Wolf and the Convent Bell, probably c. 1645/1656

The interior of St Pauls Cathedral belfry (engraving)
3642523 The interior of St Pauls Cathedral belfry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The interior of St Pauls Cathedral belfry)

The Grand Stand, Goodwood, ringing to saddle (engraving)
5231084 The Grand Stand, Goodwood, ringing to saddle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand Stand, Goodwood, ringing to saddle)

Chum and the bell (engraving)
6002582 Chum and the bell (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chum and the bell)

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"Ringing in the Joy: A Celebration of Church Bell Ringers and their Art" Church bell ringers have long been the unsung heroes, creating a symphony that resonates through time. Just like "The Ringers of Launcells Tower" depicted by Frederick Smallfield, their dedication to this ancient craft is awe-inspiring. Imagine swinging on a ringing bell, feeling the vibrations course through your body as George Morris did in 1863. It takes skill and precision to create such melodious harmony. During Christmas, bell ringers take center stage, spreading cheer with every chime. Six owl bellringers on a Christmas card capture the whimsy and magic of this festive tradition. From Goodwick Railway Station in Pembrokeshire to Loughborough's World Record Change-ringers, these enthusiasts bring communities together with their artistry. In the Old Belfry, we witness them in action - united by passion and teamwork. But it's not just church bells that are rung; even nature joins in. The letter ring on Greylag Goose Caerlaverock Scotland winter adds an enchanting melody to our surroundings. In times of danger at sea, life-boat bells serve as beacons of hope. "Ringing the Life-Boat Bell, " as captured in an engraving along Norfolk Coast reminds us of bravery amidst tumultuous waves. And let us not forget town criers like those found at St Marys Scilly Isles who use ringing bells to announce important news - connecting past and present generations. So next time you hear the familiar sound echoing from a belfry or see dedicated individuals pulling ropes with utmost concentration, remember that they are preserving history while bringing joy into our lives – for there is something truly magical about "ringing.