Bellringer Collection

Six owl bellringers on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

In the Old Belfry -- bellringers in action. 1893

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Alansmere Bells Boy and A Bellringer. Date: 1981

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Alansmere Bells Boy and A Bellringer. Date: 1981

Boy church bell ringers, young campanologists Date: circa 1890s

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Sonneur; Bellringer; Glokenlauter (engraving)
7197601 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Sonneur; Bellringer; Glokenlauter (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sonneur; Bellringer; Glokenlauter)

G Morris, the celebrated bellringer, playing on eight bells at once (engraving)
607848 G Morris, the celebrated bellringer, playing on eight bells at once (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: G Morris, the celebrated bellringer)

Quarter-boys of Christ Church, 1821 (w / c wash over pencil on paper)
2831810 Quarter-boys of Christ Church, 1821 (w/c wash over pencil on paper) by Johnson, James (1803-34); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: a monochrome drawing)

Bring Out Your Dead, The Great Plague in London (chromolitho)
668327 Bring Out Your Dead, The Great Plague in London (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bring Out Your Dead)

The bells (chromolitho)
1094212 The bells (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The bells. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; French

A Edgar Poe (Mellerio 37-43), 1882 (litho)
3429169 A Edgar Poe (Mellerio 37-43), 1882 (litho) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); 46.3x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: from a set of six lithographs and the paper folder in bistre, 1882)

A Peal of Church Bells, from a collection of pamphlets on esoterica, c
STC195018 A Peal of Church Bells, from a collection of pamphlets on esoterica, c.16th century (woodcut) by English School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Bells, illustration by William Heath Robinson
The Bells, a poem by Edgar Allan Poe, illustration by William Heath Robinson (1900). Showing a group of frantic-looking bellringers pulling on ropes. Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J. C

Bellringing. Edwardian Xmas card depicting a young bellringer heralding Christmas.Date: circa 1900

Europe a Prophecy; Plague, c. 1794 (relief etching, engraving, w / c)
XND70223 Europe a Prophecy; Plague, c.1794 (relief etching, engraving, w/c) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 23.3x16.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Have Mercy On Us; ); English

Illustrated lyric sheet for Martin de Cambrai (litho)
XIR162144 Illustrated lyric sheet for Martin de Cambrai (litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee Municipal, Cambrai, France; (add.info.: song commemorating the legend of Martin)

Hue, Vietnam - Bellringer outside Palace Audience Chamber
Hue, the capital city of Thua ThienHue Province of Vietnam - The bellringer outside one of the Audience Chambers of the Royal Palace and possibly his (very) young apprentice! Date: circa 1910s

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"Captivating Chimes: Exploring the World of Bellringers" Six owl bellringers on a Christmas card: As the festive season approaches, these whimsical owl bellringers add a touch of charm to your holiday greetings. Let their enchanting chimes fill your heart with joy. In the Old Belfry - Bellringers in action: Step into the ancient belfry and witness the mesmerizing sight of dedicated bellringers pulling ropes with precision and rhythm. Their synchronized movements create harmonious melodies that resonate through time. Boy church bell ringers: In this timeless tradition, young boys take up the noble task of ringing church bells, infusing sacred spaces with their youthful energy and devotion. Witness their earnest faces as they proudly announce each toll. Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Sonneur; Bellringer; Glokenlauter (engraving): This exquisite engraving captures the essence of different cultures' bellringing traditions, from French "sonneurs" to English "bellringers. " Explore how these diverse practices unite people through sound. G Morris, the celebrated bellringer, playing on eight bells at once (engraving): Marvel at G Morris's extraordinary talent as he effortlessly plays eight bells simultaneously. This remarkable engraving showcases his mastery over these majestic instruments. Quarter-boys of Christ Church, 1821 (w/c wash over pencil on paper): Transport yourself back to 1821 and join Christ Church's quarter-boys in their musical endeavor atop towering steeples. Admire their dedication as they bring life to silent skies with resounding peals. Bring Out Your Dead - The Great Plague in London (chromolitho): Amidst an era plagued by darkness and despair, hear how church bells tolled mournfully across London streets—reminders of lives lost but also symbols of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.