Religion events - Washington Post
Posted: 27 Jun 2014 01:59 PM PDT
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Religion eventsWashington PostSaturday, 9:45, 10:15, 10:45, 11:15 a.m.: Cathedral tower climb and gargoyle walk. Climb the 333 steps to the dizzying heights of the bell-ringing chamber in the great central tower of Washington National Cathedral, listen to a peal bell demonstration ... |
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Something for everyone at Flixton Folk Festival - Messenger Newspapers
Posted: 27 Jun 2014 11:55 AM PDT
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Something for everyone at Flixton Folk FestivalMessenger NewspapersJuly 17 7.30pm The Canterbury Players in 'Fawlty Towers' at Urmston Sports Club with a 'very special' Hot Supper. Advance tickets ... A family concert of ringing & singing by the choir, organist and hand bell ringers of St Clement's, Urmston. Email ... |
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St. Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh, carillonneur to perform in Europe - Montgomery Newspapers
Posted: 27 Jun 2014 11:47 AM PDT
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St. Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh, carillonneur to perform in EuropeMontgomery Newspapers“There is no electronic assistance to ring the bells. Remarkable variations in expression are possible and controlled entirely by ... “The bells in medieval towns controlled the daily lives of the citizens. The way they were rung signaled when to get ... |
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Ringing in the annual Muelder Summer Carillon Series - MSUToday
Posted: 27 Jun 2014 08:29 AM PDT
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Ringing in the annual Muelder Summer Carillon SeriesMSUTodayThe tower houses the carillon, a musical instrument that features 49 bells; the first 10 bells were installed in Beaumont in 1928, and 13 additional bells were added in 1935 to complete the carillon. In 1996, restoration began on the interior of the ... |
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Change as good as a rest for former LNP Member for Stafford Chris Davis - Courier Mail
Posted: 27 Jun 2014 07:14 AM PDT
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News from Balsham/West Wratting/Weston Colville/West Wickham - Cambridge News
Posted: 27 Jun 2014 07:01 AM PDT
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In Search of New Time: David Horvitz at the New Museum - GalleristNY
Posted: 27 Jun 2014 06:35 AM PDT
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In Search of New Time: David Horvitz at the New MuseumGalleristNYThe bells were created from one 1742 French church bell that Mr. Horvitz bought for about €500 (about $680) at a shop in Berlin and melted down. He was mesmerized by the object, which once marked time for an entire town. “It generated routine and the ... |
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The Whitechapel Foundry connect - The Hindu
Posted: 27 Jun 2014 05:07 AM PDT
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The Whitechapel Foundry connectThe HinduAll of them were cast at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry of London. The company, founded in 1570, moved into its present premises in 1739 and continues in the same business. Talk about focus! Given that all the bells in the Armenian Church bear the stamp ... |
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Midland church gets new belfry, evicts bats - Detroit Free Press
Posted: 27 Jun 2014 03:23 AM PDT
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Midland church gets new belfry, evicts batsDetroit Free PressAbout six silver dollars were melted in the metal for the bell, giving it a clear ringing sound.” For the record, $37 in 2013 dollars would be $1,020.08. Many people ... “Oh, it still works well,” Vokal said. Inside the bell tower, just off the ...and more » |
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River swim returns to the town's sporting calendar - Evesham Observer
Posted: 27 Jun 2014 03:22 AM PDT
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Loyalty card launched to bring shoppers back - Evesham Observer
Posted: 27 Jun 2014 03:22 AM PDT
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Loyalty card launched to bring shoppers backEvesham ObserverBuy photos » Traders in Evesham stepped back in time for the launch of 'Our Heritage' last weekend. ... The scheme will also have a charitable twist as it will help raise cash for the Bell Tower appeal as a donation will be made when each card is ... |
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Midland church gets new belfry, evicts bats - Beaumont Enterprise
Posted: 27 Jun 2014 01:28 AM PDT
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Midland church gets new belfry, evicts batsBeaumont Enterprise"A bell was purchased for $37 ... The church had a steeple and bell tower," reads the Centennial History of the Homer United Methodist Church booklet, written church historian Eugene Kenaga. "The word 'Homer' was cast on the bell. About six silver ... |
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There's so much to enjoy, and the Mazey Day festival fun has already begun - Cornishman
Posted: 26 Jun 2014 11:18 PM PDT
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Southwold Arts Festival is hailed as a real boost for the town - Norfolk Eastern Daily Press
Posted: 26 Jun 2014 11:00 PM PDT
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Yorkshire gears up for Tour - Church Times
Posted: 26 Jun 2014 04:32 PM PDT
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Yorkshire gears up for TourChurch TimesChurch communities along the route, particularly in Yorkshire, are getting into the spirit of the occasion with a variety of events, from French-themed concerts to bell peals, as the cyclists pass. The acting Area Bishop of Bradford, Dr Tom Butler ...and more » |
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The Last Thing a Woman About to Have an Abortion Needs Is to Be Screamed at ... - Slate Magazine
Posted: 26 Jun 2014 04:16 PM PDT
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Norwich University bell concerts kick off July 5 - vtdigger.org
Posted: 25 Jun 2014 07:21 AM PDT
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Norwich University bell concerts kick off July 5vtdigger.orgThe largest musical instruments in the world, carillons are played with both hands and feet. Musicians perform by striking levers stoutly wired to the various clappers of a tower's many bells. Norwich's carillon, one of only two such instruments in the ...and more » |
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A serene retreat on a chaotic street - The Hindu
Posted: 24 Jun 2014 10:32 PM PDT
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A serene retreat on a chaotic streetThe HinduTwo bells, dated 1837, were cast in London's Whitechapel Bell Foundry, which made the bells for Big Ben and the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. One with Armenian inscription dates to 1754, was recast in 1808 and bears Tamil inscription. Another dates to ... |
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