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Unusual Bells and Chimes in Derbyshire

Here is a selection of unusual bells and chimes in our county.

Castleton has 8 bells which are rung normally – Their unusual sound comes from them being cast deliberately squat by James III Harrison in 1803-1812
One of the rings of mini bells in Derbyshire – The ringers sit down and ring one-handed! – Young people ringing with a 99-year old!
The chime of 5 bells at Smalley – Ellacombe chiming
Tubular Bells at Riddings – They hang ‘dead’ and are chimed with hammers