Chimes Collection

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

Big Ben with scaffolding, Palace of Westminster, London, and the musical notes of the chimes given below (in E Major). The scaffolding was erected in 1933 to enable renovation work to the clock

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

Female musician playing chimes and gongs, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after
FLO4590318 Female musician playing chimes and gongs, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Altar Chimes, c. 1936. Creator: David P. Willoughby
Altar Chimes, c. 1936

Wall Clock, c. 1938. Creator: Therkel Anderson
Wall Clock, c. 1938

Pottery wind chimes with Viatnemese motifs, Vietnam

Chimes 1928
Paul Klee

Chimes of the clock of St. Lamberts Cathedral, Liege
3781899 Chimes of the clock of St. Lamberts Cathedral, Liege; (add.info.: Chimes of the clock of St. Lamberts Cathedral, Liege, Belgium, illustration Manners, Customs)

Trotty Veck, The Chimes
Charles Dickens Characters by Frank Reynolds for Buchanans Whisky - Trotty Veck, The Chimes. 1912

Glockenspiel at Steipe, main market, Treves, Mosel valley, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Chimes
Paul Klee

When Big Ben Chimes
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for When Big Ben Chimes, music by Kennedy Russell, words by Helen Taylor. The image shows a night scene of a lone figure standing in a street

The bells inside Big Ben and the Clock Tower in Westminster Palace, London. Date: 1887

Trotty's Dream. "Had Trotty dreamed? Or are his joys and sorrows, and the actors in them
1000764 Trotty's Dream. "Had Trotty dreamed? Or are his joys and sorrows, and the actors in them, but a dream; himself a dream; the teller of this tale a dreamer, waking but now

Ms Hunter 229 f. 21v David tuning his harp, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum)
GUL174585 Ms Hunter 229 f.21v David tuning his harp, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

Ms Hunter 229 f. 21v Detail showing musicians, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum)
GUL174586 Ms Hunter 229 f.21v Detail showing musicians, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by English School

Ms Hunter 229 f. 21v David tuning his harp, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum)
GUL175490 Ms Hunter 229 f.21v David tuning his harp, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

Chimes At Midnight Ridden By M.F Mooney Cheltenham Festival Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham 12 March 2002 Date: 12 March 2002

Bell (nao), Western Zhou dynasty (1046-771 B. C. ). Creator: Unknown
Bell (nao), Western Zhou dynasty (1046-771 B.C.). A bell with two convex sides of nearly rectangular shape and an opening at top rests on a slim cylindrical base

Loop Suspension Bell (Niuzhong), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Spring and Autumn period (770-481 B.C.), 8th/6th century B.C

Mission Chimes, c. 1938. Creator: Bertha Semple
Mission Chimes, c. 1938

Detail of a George III green and gilt Japanned musical automaton table clock depicting
491787 Detail of a George III green and gilt Japanned musical automaton table clock depicting the Lord Mayors Parade, c.1780 (brass) (see also 491785-6) by Wagstaff or Wagstaffe

Ms 306 f. 27r King David seated strikes a peal of five bells, from a Breviary
FIT276967 Ms 306 f.27r King David seated strikes a peal of five bells, from a Breviary, Use of Paris, 1400 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); 16.5x7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Trotty Veck - The Chimes, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465464 Trotty Veck - The Chimes, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Music-box mechanism with cylinder and hammers to play chimes on a bell, and music score to Ignace Joseph Pleyels German Hymn

Female musician playing chimes and gongs, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Julliens Chimes Quadrilles, by Louis-Antoine Jullien
Promotional music sheet for Julliens Chimes Quadrilles, by the famous French composer and conductor Louis-Antoine Jullien. The poster shows happy-looking couples enjoying the dancing. Date: circa 1845

The Pier Theatre, Arverne, Long Island, New York, USA. Date: circa 1905

Music cover, The Vesper Chime, by George Linley. 19th century

Rose Window, 1866 (stained glass)
3474801 Rose Window, 1866 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); Church of St Mary, Ealing, UK; (add.info.: Manufactured by Morris, Marshall)

Part of the Church of St Dunstan in the West; St Dunstans Church, Fleet Street, London (coloured engraving)
585076 Part of the Church of St Dunstan in the West; St Dunstans Church, Fleet Street, London (coloured engraving) by English School

The chimes - Big Ben and his little brothers (engraving)
614220 The chimes - Big Ben and his little brothers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The chimes - Big Ben and his little brothers)

Ms Gen 288 f. 183v King and music, c. 1460 (vellum)
GUL176508 Ms Gen 288 f.183v King and music, c.1460 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Glasgow University Library, Scotland; eUniversity of Glasgow Library; French, out of copyright

Les Cloches de Corneville (chromolitho)
734483 Les Cloches de Corneville (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Cloches de Corneville)

Ms 124 f. 83 Historiated initial depicting King David playing a carillon
XIR159104 Ms 124 f. 83 Historiated initial depicting King David playing a carillon, illustration from a psalter (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Amiens

Trotty Veck and his daughter Meg (colour litho)
3105673 Trotty Veck and his daughter Meg (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trotty Veck and his daughter Meg)

Alderman Cute - The Chimes, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465467 Alderman Cute - The Chimes, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Sir Joseph Bowley - The Chimes, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465466 Sir Joseph Bowley - The Chimes, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Allegory of Time - Design for a pendant or hat badge, c. 1532-43 (pen & ink on paper)
449174 Allegory of Time - Design for a pendant or hat badge, c.1532-43 (pen & ink on paper) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 5.5x5.5 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Trotty Veck, with his daughter Meg, dining on the steps (colour litho)
3624601 Trotty Veck, with his daughter Meg, dining on the steps (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trotty Veck, with his daughter Meg, dining on the steps)

Japanese wedding ceremonies (chromolitho)
735743 Japanese wedding ceremonies (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese wedding ceremonies)

Will Fern - The Chimes, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465469 Will Fern - The Chimes, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Mr Filer - The Chimes, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465468 Mr Filer - The Chimes, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

MS 300 f. 89v, David prays to God (above), David (uncrowned) plays psaltery
5911896 MS 300 f.89v, David prays to God (above), David (uncrowned) plays psaltery, from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris

"Big Ben"and the Clock Tower, Westminster Palace (litho)
1046228 " Big Ben" and the Clock Tower, Westminster Palace (litho) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Big Ben" and the Clock Tower)

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"Captivating Chimes: A Melodic Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step back in time to 1866, as a bell ringer in a church fills the air with enchanting chimes. Witness the iconic Big Ben adorned with scaffolding, standing tall amidst the grandeur of Palace of Westminster in London. Le Petit Journal's front cover illustration from Easter showcases the mesmerizing artistry of a bell ringer, captivating readers with their skillful performance. Transport yourself to 1928 when "Chimes" echoed through the years, evoking nostalgia and memories long forgotten. Experience the awe-inspiring moment when Big Ben chimes, marking significant moments that resonate throughout history. Delve into the inner workings of Big Ben and Clock Tower within Westminster Palace; an architectural marvel dating back to 1887. Immerse yourself in Myanmar's vibrant culture as yein pwe dance and music performances fill your ears with melodious chimes. Relive Trotty Veck's tale from Charles Dickens' "The Chimes, " where chimes serve as a powerful symbol for hope and redemption. Explore Myanmar further through zat pwe dance and music performances, where lively rhythms blend harmoniously like joyful chimes ringing out across landscapes. Discover Germany's rich heritage at Steipe main market in Treves, Rhineland-Palatinate - listen closely as glockenspiel melodies create magical chime symphonies. Intriguingly diverse yet universally captivating, these various instances remind us of how they have woven themselves into our collective consciousness.