Bell Ringing at Bagshot, Surrey

The 4th tower on my 18th birthday outing.
The penultimate tower was Bagshot. Where to start with these!
First of all, they are a 17cwt ring of eight in Eb. The back six are John Warner’s of 1883 (originally 21cwt in E!) and were retuned and augmented by Gillett and Johnston in 1914. Gillett’s were still experimenting with their tuning methods... I’ll leave you as the viewer to formulate an opinion of how effective their work was... But saying that I have to admit I do really like Bagshot! An unconventional, novelty ring of bells. They are effectively the southern and heavier version of Ullenhall, another ring of bells by Warner’s. If you like to visit quirky rings of bells, put Bagshot on your list. They are a hilarious ring of bells!

[@robtilley1750]

Rung here many times, always a pleasure

[@irenec4876]

Rung here! I did enjoy them very much. They are fun ring full of character and I would be sad if they were changed. We only had six ringers when I visited so I must go back sometime to ring on eight!

[@CallumTheDragon]

Nice set of bells there 17cwt lovely tone

[@jasonburnet9181]

Callum Whitworth Lovely??

[@fredmills368]

Characterful I think you mean.

[@RingerJake]

They are 17cwt yes...

[@fredmills368]

Who is this guy

[@CallumTheDragon]

Why what do you think are???

[@irenec4876]

The trebles don’t sound all bad

[@jasonburnet9181]

The 7th tried to kill me...

[@RingerJake]

Had the striking not been naff I’d have included the interior footage where we all start laughing when Marc misses the sally. 😂

[@jasonburnet9181]

Ringer Jake Oh yes. I was ringing the shit bucket!