Peals at Liddington

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

On Saturday, 2 February 2019 in 2h 29

Liddington, Wiltshire

All Saints

Tenor: 8–2–11 in A

5040 Doubles

7 methods: 6 extents each of Grandsire, Winchendon Place,
St Nicholas, Reverse Canterbury, St Martin’s, St Simon’s, Plain Bob

1. George Eycott
2. Anthony G Pullan
3. Michael J Woodward
4. Alan M Eyles
5. Daniel P Knight (C)
6. Malcolm D Barnes

First peal on the bells.
1: First peal
5: First as conductor
Rung as a birthday compliment to Malcolm Barnes

 

 

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

On Saturday, 8 February 2020 in 2h 32

Liddington, Wiltshire

All Saints

Tenor: 8–2–11 in A

5040 Minor (4 methods)

1 extent of London Surprise, 2 extents each of Plain Bob,
St Clements College Bob and Cambridge Surprise

1. Robert C New
2. Ann F Eyles
3. Cynthia E Howell
4. Anthony J Crabtree
5. Alan M Eyles (C)
6. Michael J Woodward

First peal of minor on the bells.
1: First peal for over 27 years
5: First of minor as conductor

 

Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association

On Saturday, 3 February 2024 in 2h 26

Liddington, Wiltshire

All Saints

Tenor: 8–2–11 in A

5040 Surprise Minor (7 methods)

1 extent of Westminster, Bourne, London, York, Ipswich, Norwich and Cambridge 

1. John A Dodd
2. Simon J Ridley
3. James W G Twiney
4. Simon Edwards
5. Michael J Woodward
6. Peter J Sheppard (C)

Rung for the induction of the Rev. Steve Paynter as vicar of Liddington, Wanborough, Hinton Parva and Bishopstone.

 

St Blaise Society
 
On Saturday, 1 February 2025 in 2h 28
 
Liddington, Wiltshire
 
All Saints
 
Tenor: 8–2–11 in A
 
5040 Spliced Surprise Minor (14m)
 
(1) London, Wells; (2) Carlisle, Chester; (3) Lightfoot , Wearmouth;
(4) Westminster, Allendale; (5) Beverley, Surfleet; (6) York, Durham;
(7) Cambridge, Ipswich.
 
1.  Nicola J Turner
2.  Colin M Turner
3.  Timothy G Pett
4.  Richard L Thumwood
5.  Darran Ricks
6.  Peter G C Ellis (C)
 

Delivery and Hanging of the New Bells

Installing a new peal of bells doesn't happen that often, but the volunteer labour that assisted Andrew Ogden, Paul Mason, Carl Saunders and Chris Venn from John Taylor & Co saved the Bells Project about £10,000 approx.  It was hard work, but fun.

 

Final Assembly at John Taylor & Co
Photo: Malcolm Barnes

 

         

Bells arriving, in village hall car park         Moving bells
Photos: Nicky Pullan

 

Tea Time with L - R: Nicky Pullan, Malcolm Barnes, Daniel Knight, Back of Andrew Ogden and Chris Venn.
Photo: A G Pullan

          

First beam going up       Frame taking shape
Photos: A G Pullan

    

First side frame on the move
Photo: A G Pullan

Fifth and tenor bells ready for ringing
Photo: A G Pullan

 

 

 

 

 

Ringing Gallery

The position of the new Ringing Gallery was never an issue, but the safety screen at the front of it was, and the design of this was of great debate.  

After considering the galleries at other local churches, it was agreed that something similar to that at Blunsdon would be good but without any supports.  This would allow the view of the west window not to be obscured.

The west window before the construction of the Ringing Gallery

Photo: Jenny Barnes

 

This photo was taken at the Dedication Service, and the single sheet of laminated toughened glass profiled to the shape of the western arch is mounted in an aluminium channel which is covered with a timber facia.  Also note the new ceiling.

Photo: Gordon Wilson

In the photo are, L - R: Bill O'Connell (vicar), Nicky Pullan, Donna Pullan, Tony Pullan (tower captain), Bishop of Bristol, Simon Adams (John Taylor & Co)

 

 

 

Repairs to the Tower and Roof

At the Quinquennial Inspection in May 2013, our architect recommended that the roof and parapets be repaired.  No sooner had the Bells Project been launched this work, it was soon realised that this work was critical before internal work could go ahead.

In addition, new stone louvres were fitted to two of the window openings in the belfry, to match the existing stone louvre.

The lightning conductor system was upgraded and bonded to the new roof and bell frame.  The earthing point at ground level was brought into line with latest specifications and the whole system tested.

Inside the tower, the west wall was stabilised.

The Parapets                                                        The Old Roof

Photos: R Baker - Architect, June 2013

 

The new roof now looks like this:

Photo: A G Pullan

 

And the north wall new stone louvres look like this:

Photo: A G Pullan

 

The Project Team and Church Council are grateful to the following organisations who have made generous grants towards the repair of the church tower roof: