St Michael - Sittingbourne Kent - Bell Towers on Waymarking.com

"1687 6 bells were cast by James Bartlett from the old ring of 5

1884 2 trebles were added to make 8 by John Warner. The ringing room was moved from the ground floor to upstairs.

1897 The 2 trebles and the 6th were recast by Mears & Stainbank following the restoration of the tower. (the new bells were re-opened in 1898)

1924 Bells rehung by Alfred Bowell.

c.1934: “To supplying new gudgeons & bearings, bolting framework, and overhauling the fittings of the eight bells in Sittingbourne Church £100. Extra. To drilling out old crown staple of treble bell and fitting a new one £2. Total £102. Paid cq. 6 Dec 1934”

1979 Bells retuned and rehung by John Taylor"

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Full details of the bells can be found on Love's Giude to the Church Bells of Kent (visit link)

Address of Tower: Church House High Street Sittingbourne, Kent England ME10 4PG Still Operational: yes Number of bells in tower?: 8 Relevant website?: [Web Link] Rate tower: Tours or visits allowed in tower?: Not listed

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