Bells Collection

The Ringers of Launcells Tower, Frederick Smallfield (1829-1915)
Oil on canvas, English School, 1887. This painting was inspired by the poem The Ringers of Launcells Tower by Rev. R.S. Hawker of Morwenstow in his book Cornish Ballads and Other Poems

George Morris, the celebrated bell ringer, on 8 bells, 1863
George Morris, the celebrated bell ringer, playing on eight bells at once, in the steeple of St James Clerkenwell, London

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

Two cows with bells round their necks in Alpine scenery. Date: circa 1970s

Landscape, Historic center, Asolo, Treviso, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Loughborough - Bell-ringing - World Record Change-ringers
Bellringing - World Record Change-ringers - who produced a peal of 18, 027 Stedman Caters - rung in 12 hours and 18 minutes at All Saints, Loughborough on Easter Monday - 12th April, 1909

In the Old Belfry -- bellringers in action. 1893

Wonders of the cinema organ by G. H. Davis
Noises played for films: wonders of the cinema organ. Thunder, shots and tom-toms controlled by an organist: a film-theatre organ that creates sound effects. Date: 1929

Pug Dog JPF 1684 © Jean-Paul Ferrero / ARDEA LONDON
JPF-1684 Pug DOG - wearing collar with bells Close-up, head to one side Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Siberian Husky dog in Christmas santa hat
A black and white Siberian Husky dog wears a santa hat and red and green Christmas themed collar with bells on. She has a blue eye and is smiling

Rowing Match at Richmond, Surrey, (Birthday of the Duke of Clarence) (w / c on paper)
474050 Rowing Match at Richmond, Surrey, (Birthday of the Duke of Clarence) (w/c on paper) by Cleveley, Robert (1747-1809); 52.9x36.2 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

The Joker - Playing Card
A classic image of a jester, wearing cap and bells, playing a flute, a ninny stick, or jesters wand, attached to his belt. Date: 19th century

A bell ringer in a church, 1866
A bell ringer in a church chimes the bell with his foot. The scene is frames by vignettes from a young womans life. Date: 1866

Advert for Terrys exerciser for men 1939
Christmas gift ideas from Herbert Terry exercisers, including steelstrand expander, golfer pocket wrist exerciser, spring grip dumbbells

Construction of Bells Bridge across River Clyde, Glasgow
A man working on Bells Bridge spanning the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland. The pedestrian bridge was constructed in 1988 to coincide with the Glasgow Garden Festival

Winter scene with Tower of London on a Christmas card
Winter scene with the River Thames and the Tower of London on a Christmas card, with a decorative border of white lace and pink bells. Date: circa 1890s

Robins nesting on a bell-shaped Christmas card
Robins nesting in the snow on a bell-shaped Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Children dancing on a cutout Christmas card. Date: 1896

Clown heads on nine Victorian scraps. Date: circa 1890s

The Village, Cadoxton, Glamorgan
The Village, Cadoxton, Barry, near Sully, Glamorgan, Wales. Showing the Old Church and the Three Bells Inn Date: 1900s

Programme for Joy Bells at the London Hippodrome, 1915
Programme for Joy Bells at the London Hippodrome, 1919, presented by Albert de Courville Date: 1919

LFB Dennis dual-purpose pump, Lambeth HQ
Lambeths (D61) pump at its base station, on display in Brigade headquarters drill yard. Side mounted pump outlets together with hose-reel tubing and two hook ladders can be seen

Les Cloches de Corneville, French comic opera in English, Theatre Royal, Plymouth Date: early 20th century

Photograph of Five Bells PH, Bromley, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Advert, Arthur Bell & Sons, Old Scotch Whisky, Perth
Advert for Arthur Bell & Sons, Old Scotch Whisky, Perth, Scotland, with a curling scene. 1905

Holly with bells and red ribbon on a Christmas postcard. circa 1890s

Easter, the bell ringer, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR661401 Easter, the bell ringer, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 12th April 1914 (colour litho) by French School

Cattle grazing high in the Swiss Alps near Wengen, Switzerland
ROG-14017 Cattle grazing high in the Swiss Alps near Wengen Switzerland Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Brittany Spaniel - with bell around neck
WAT-11772 Brittany Spaniel - with bell around neck France M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Detail of tower bells of Cusco Cathedral, UNESCO, Cusco, Cusco Province, Cusco Region, Peru

Bell at gate of Vista Alegre winery, Parcona District, Ica Province, Ica Region, Peru

Nettle-leaved bellflower, Campanula trachelium
5855170 Nettle-leaved bellflower, Campanula trachelium; (add.info.: Nettle-leaved bellflower, Campanula trachelium. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionary of)

May Day street performer in mask, hat and beribboned suit and Street-strolling Clown in bells and tassles
FLO5003410 May Day street performer in mask, hat and beribboned suit and Street-strolling Clown in bells and tassles. Fellows dismissed from the public places of entertainment

Easter!, 1899
3480880 Easter!, 1899; (add.info.: Easter! 1899. The return of the bells of France. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 2nd April 1899.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Carillon in the Garnisonskirche church in Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany, historical picture, about 1893
UIG5413900 Carillon in the Garnisonskirche church in Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany, historical picture, about 1893; UIG.

Bells
Stephan Rückert

London watchmen
5616200 London watchmen; (add.info.: Illustration depicting London watchmen with lanterns and bells. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Woman in bonnet with bells and ribbons, Bonnet aux Bells. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave
FLO4606473 Woman in bonnet with bells and ribbons, Bonnet aux Bells. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzane's Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery from the era of King Louis

Knight in armour for a joust a la haute bard, 1512. Knight in tilting helmet, breastplate with shoulder palettes
FLO4678509 Knight in armour for a joust a la haute bard, 1512. Knight in tilting helmet, breastplate with shoulder palettes, thighs, tilting lance with coronel and vamplate

Dancing Bells Nklet (ghunghru)
3520192 Dancing Bells Nklet (ghunghru); (add.info.: Set of dancing bells known as ghunghru, worn around the ankles for use during important, traditional Indian dancing)

Dancing Bells Nklet (ghunghru)
3520191 Dancing Bells Nklet (ghunghru); (add.info.: Set of dancing bells known as ghunghru, worn around the ankles for use during important, traditional Indian dancing)

Labantsiksa, shaman of the Khorintzi Buryats people of Siberia. She wears a helmet with antlers
FLO4723139 Labantsiksa, shaman of the Khorintzi Buryats people of Siberia. She wears a helmet with antlers, leather dress decorated with bells, a cape with three entwined serpents

The fool or jester, le Fou, 15th century. In hat with bells, short jacket with long sleeves, two-colour hose
5912943 The fool or jester, le Fou, 15th century. In hat with bells, short jacket with long sleeves, two-colour hose, holding a marotte

Decorative botanical print with rose, sweetpea, wisterea, honeysuckle and cathedral bell
5855547 Decorative botanical print with rose, sweetpea, wisterea, honeysuckle and cathedral bell; (add.info.: Five climbing plants including yellow Banks rose (Rosa Banksia)

A one man band
5312063 A one man band; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a one man band. He is managing to entertain people with a Hurdy Gurdy, Pan Pipes, Spoons, Drum, Triangle, Cymbals, Bells)

Various musical instruments. 1: Forms of Hurdy-Gurdy, also called Peasant Lyre, 2: Keyed violin, 3: Straw Violin
528008 Various musical instruments. 1: Forms of Hurdy-Gurdy, also called Peasant Lyre, 2: Keyed violin, 3: Straw Violin, 4: Hunting Horns, 5: Triangle, 6: Bells, 7: Tambourine or Moorish Drum

European travel views, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
European travel views, between 1904 and 1938

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926

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"Bells: A Symphony of Sound and Symbolism" From the enchanting painting "The Ringers of Launcells Tower" by Frederick Smallfield to the picturesque Alpine scenery adorned with two cows wearing bells around their necks, they have long captured our imagination. They hold a special place in our hearts, evoking feelings of joy, nostalgia, and tradition. In 1863, George Morris, the celebrated bell ringer, showcased his skill on eight bells, mesmerizing audiences with his rhythmic melodies. Meanwhile, six owl bellringers added a touch of whimsy to a Christmas card scene - reminding us that even in the festive season, these melodic instruments continue to captivate. Loughborough's world record change-ringers remind us that bell ringing is not just an art form but also a competitive pursuit. Their synchronized efforts create harmonious symphonies that resonate through time and space. "In the Old Belfry, " we witness bellringers in action - their hands gracefully pulling ropes as they produce resonant tones that echo across villages and towns. Even Pug Dog JPF 1684 seems entranced by this timeless tradition and can not limited to churches or towers; they find themselves at various cultural events like "Joy Bells" at London Hippodrome in 1915. The sound unites communities during times of celebration and remembrance alike. As we embrace holiday cheer each year, even Siberian Huskies don Santa hats while surrounded by jingling sleigh bells - reminding us how deeply intertwined these sounds are with cherished festivities. Beyond their auditory beauty lies symbolism; just like "The Joker" playing card adds intrigue to games night after night. And who can forget Arthur Bell & Sons' advert for Old Scotch Whisky? It reminds us that every sip carries echoes from centuries past – traditions passed down through generations.