The Church Tower

The Tower was built in 1931 and the peal of bells installed a year later in 1932. When the Church was destroyed by enemy action in 1940 the tower remained standing and was incorporated into the rebuilding of the church in 1955. As always new recruits to bell ringing are always desperately needed and will receive a very warm welcome.
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Some views of the Belfry showing the bells and bell frame.
Please check back as we are scanning in the original photo of the bell frame just after the bells left the foundry in 1931.
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The Ringers are led by Trevor King who is the Holy Nativity Tower Captain.


A fine view of Holy Nativity Tower. As you can see the tower is clad with copper which gives it a splendid green coloration.

The Bell Ringers

Bell Ringing Practice Mondays 7:30pm to 9:00pm
  • Ringing for Mass from 9:30am
    • New ringers and offers of help on Sundays and special events to the Tower Captain, Trevor King 56 Haverstock Road Knowle 0117 971 3645 or to Fr. Alwyn Jones alwyn@fish.co.uk
     
     
    treveorTower Captain Trevor King


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    The Wingfield on the tower.




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    Bell Information Centre
    The Bells were made by Gillett & Johnston Limited - Croydon in 1931
    Bell
    Note
    Cwt
    Qtrs.
    Lbs.
    1
    G
    4
    0
    2
    2
    F#
    4
    0
    26
    3
    E
    4
    1
    21
    4
    D
    5
    0
    21
    5
    C
    6
    1
    21
    6
    B
    7
    1
    1
    7
    A
    9
    0
    16
    8
    G
    12
    0
    33
    TOTAL
    -
    53
    0
    27

    The ringing chamber showing the ringing frame

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    The tower entrance showing the spiral staircase to the ringing chamber.