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Bells on Sunday: Holy Trinity Church in Long Melford, Suffolk

Holy Trinity Church in Long Melford, Suffolk

BBC Radio 4 - Bells on Sunday, Holy Trinity Church in Long Melford, Suffolk

Bells on Sunday comes from Holy Trinity Church in Long Melford, Suffolk.

Bells on Sunday, comes from Holy Trinity Church in Long Melford, Suffolk.  The church was constructed in the late 15th century and is a noted example of a Suffolk medieval Wool Church, founded and financed by wealthy local wool merchants.  There are eight bells representing 5 different bell founders from London and Loughborough. The Tenor weighs fifteen hundredweight and is tuned to the note of F.  We hear the bells ringing Grandsire Triples. This is being rung by a band representing the Suffolk Guild of Ringers which this year celebrates the 100th anniversary of its foundation.

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