Alexh's Fotothing

Upload
and share
your photos

Explore
our fantastic photo library

Make Friends
Join our community and have some fun

church bell ringing cheltenham stmark bearing plainbearing machinery historic

church bell ringing changeringing cheltenham stmark

crickleyhill gloucestershire cotswolds beltedgalloway robinswoodhill

Photos 1 - 5 of 66

Newest <Oldest

Tags church bell ringing cheltenham stmark bearing plainbearing machinery historic

73 views

One of the old and very worn bearings from the bells of St Mark, Cheltenham. This one dates from 1885. Length approx 8 inches. These were replaced with modern ball bearings in 2007 when the whole ring was overhauled.

Comments on this photo:
	Apr 21 2008 18:44 GMT Jaqob Hope they didn't trew these bearings away! They should be exposed for people who care about historical things. Are they made of cast iron?
	Apr 22 2008 09:10 GMT alexh No we didn't throw them away. They're really heavy and make good doorstops once they have been degreased! Yes, I think the outer part is made of iron. The inner part is brass though.

Alexh's Fotothing

Comments on this photo: