change-ringing

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change-ringing

1. (Music, other) the art of bell-ringing in which a set of bells is rung in an established order which is then changed

2. variations on a topic or theme

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"We are looking forward to developing our proposals further to save this national gem, securing the future of bellfounding in the UK and underpinning the future of the English Art of Change-Ringing across the world."

Initial lottery support for town bellfoundry; Towards restoration of historic site

Experts say they are a "fine example" of change-ringing chimes and were cast at the John Taylor Bell Foundry of Loughborough in 1882.

Society chimes in over bells move bid; END OF AN ERA Ringers want historic artefacts rehomed

As well as ballads, psalms, and dance tunes the CD includes more obscure forms, including an early change-ringing method and an example of 'rough music': sounds which are lost today, and therefore all the more striking to our ears.