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UM Main Hall stands as inspiration - The Missoulian

Posted: 30 Jun 2014 12:39 PM PDT

UM Main Hall stands as inspiration The Missoulian High in the belfry, the school's carillon of 47 bells endures deep winter freezes and summer's heat. The music that pours from the tower caters to the seasons and, from time to time, gives a nod to popular culture. The carillon weighs more than 10 tons ...

Bell Tower boosts moral with new awards night - Evesham Journal

Posted: 30 Jun 2014 07:13 AM PDT

Bell Tower boosts moral with new awards night Evesham Journal A YEAR after the appeal to save Evesham's 16th century Abbey Bell Tower was launched in the Evesham Journal awards have been made to people who have thrown their support behind it. On Friday night the first Bell Tower awards evening was held to thank ... and more »

Think pink for peace - Hereford Times

Posted: 30 Jun 2014 07:09 AM PDT

Hereford Times

Think pink for peace Hereford Times Their aim was to produce a scarf 60 centimetres wide and long enough to stretch down the hill from Knighton's historic Clock Tower to the town's Cenotaph in Brookside Square, a distance of well over 100 metres. If they succeed, the knitters can be ...

Holbrook man rides the rail in his backyard - Enterprise News

Posted: 30 Jun 2014 05:41 AM PDT

Holbrook man rides the rail in his backyard Enterprise News His training as a mechanic came in handy for his hobby, said Smythe, who has restored steam locomotives. He has operated three steam locomotives in Connecticut, and regularly visits train tracks across New England with fellow railroad buffs. Page 2 of ... and more »

Glimpse of History: Marching for the nation's 200th birthday in Warren - NJ.com

Posted: 30 Jun 2014 02:58 AM PDT

Glimpse of History: Marching for the nation's 200th birthday in Warren NJ.com In Philadelphia, Queen Elizabeth II presented the country with a Bicentennial Bell, a replica of the Liberty Bell cast at Whitechapel Bell Foundry, the same foundry that made the original. If you would like to share a photo that provides a glimpse of ...

Stafford's St Mary's Church hosts action-packed open day - Staffordshire Newsletter

Posted: 29 Jun 2014 11:06 PM PDT

Staffordshire Newsletter

Stafford's St Mary's Church hosts action-packed open day Staffordshire Newsletter The day, which runs from 10.30am to 3pm, includes the chance to climb the bell tower and have a go at bell ringing, guided tours of the historic Grade I listed building, brass rubbing and other arts and crafts for all ages. There will be music from St ... and more »

Canadians knew how to party even on the first Canada Day - Edmonton Journal

Posted: 29 Jun 2014 07:47 PM PDT

Edmonton Journal

Canadians knew how to party even on the first Canada Day Edmonton Journal As church bells rang at midnight, people poured into the streets of Toronto for “the red letter day for all time,” according to the July 1, 1867 Toronto Globe newspaper. “As the city clock struck midnight, the Dominion of Canada began its legal ...

Canadian Anit-Spam Legislation (CASL) and Your Parish - Anglican Diocese of New Westminster

Posted: 29 Jun 2014 07:37 PM PDT

Anglican Diocese of New Westminster

Canadian Anit-Spam Legislation (CASL) and Your Parish Anglican Diocese of New Westminster The announcement component of the launch began with a procession led by members of the Cathedral Choir ringing handbells, followed by Dean and Rector of Christ Church Cathedral, the Very Reverend Peter Elliott climbing up onto a scissor lift where he ... and more »

Events: Boston Harborfest, USA vs. Belgium and the 4th of July! - NorthEndWaterfront.com

Posted: 29 Jun 2014 06:29 PM PDT

NorthEndWaterfront.com

Events: Boston Harborfest, USA vs. Belgium and the 4th of July! NorthEndWaterfront.com The Paul Revere House and the Old North Church are again offering special guided walking tours of North End sites related to Paul Revere, ending with a visit to the church's bell-ringing chamber and the story of the Midnight Ride. Participants will ...

Loyalty card launched to bring shoppers back - Evesham Observer

Posted: 29 Jun 2014 03:18 AM PDT

Evesham Observer

Loyalty card launched to bring shoppers back Evesham Observer Buy 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 ... and more »

How to Stay Liberal After You Get Robbed - Daily Beast

Posted: 28 Jun 2014 08:49 PM PDT

How to Stay Liberal After You Get Robbed Daily Beast Back in 1991, we had this gorgeous VW bug that we'd completely restored, and someone stole it. And after I panicked and freaked .... Despite their appeals no reinforcements were sent to Tikrit. ISIS vehicles appeared from the ..... Our televisions sing ...

Turn your hand to handbell ringing - West Sussex County Times

Posted: 28 Jun 2014 03:03 AM PDT

West Sussex County Times

Turn your hand to handbell ringing West Sussex County Times We meet in Pulborough Parish Church and will be pleased to see anyone who would like to try their hands at bellringing on Friday in June 27 or just come along and listen. You will be made very welcome. If you require more details please contact Peter ...

The Whitechapel Foundry connect - The Hindu

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 04:48 PM PDT

The Hindu

The Whitechapel Foundry connect The Hindu All 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 ...