Ringer's Rhyme Board - St James - St Kew, Cornwall
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An 18th century 'Ringer's Rhyme' board in ther bell tower of St James' church, St Kew.
Waymark Code: WM12TGG
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/13/2020
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An 18th century 'Ringer's Rhyme' board in ther bell tower of St James' church, St Kew. It lists the rules & fines to ensure harmony in the tower. Six figures, some wearing breeches, stand holding the ropes below the bells. The board is dated 1783, signed John Higgs & Sam West, Wardens.
We ring the Quick to Church, the dead to Grave,
Good is our use, such usage let us have.
Who here therefore doth Damn, or Curse or Swear,
Or strike in Quarrel tho no Blood appear.
Who wears a Hat or Spur or turns a Bell
Or by unskilful handing ruins a Pail,
Shall Sixpense pay for every single Crime
‘Twill make him careful ‘gainst another time.
Let all in Love and Friendship hither come,
Whilst the shrill Treble calls to Thundering Tom,
And since bells are our modest Recreation,
Let’s Rise and Ring and Fall to Admiration.
Approximate age of artefact (Year): 1783
Times available for viewing: Daytime hours
Entrance fee (if applicable), local currency: 0
Relevant website: Not listed
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