The Bells of Carleton Rode, Norfolk

We continue our 'virtual' (for you) tour of Norfolk, this week visiting the ring of six at All Saints', Carleton Rode. The original three bells were cast by (in order); John II Brend in 1636, William Brend in 1590 and Edward Tooke in 1675. These were rehung and augmented to six in 1998 by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd, by the addition of three new trebles. All six were hung on new fittings in a new frame, made by A E W Baines - the only frame made by him. The bells are a delight to ring and strike, made all the more better by a near-perfect catch at the end of the lower. Also seen is a flash-back to our catch in ''Weasels'' on the ring of five at Tasburgh - which I believe is the best catch in weasels I've heard.
Recorded during our tour to Norfolk in Summer 2023.

[@MaxTheRinger]

Is that Neil dodge on the 3rd when ringing down in peal

[@tittums]

I believe so, yes.

[@jonathandickenson2928]

What's up with the guides? Surely they could have placed them 6 inches lower to save all that extra metalwork..... 😂😂

[@fartwell2000]

Two things: The rope guide appears to be at roughly he correct height for this ring of bells. Also, the Church architect has to have some involvement as regards the installation of rope guides as regards a Faculty. It could be that the architect may have had a say as regards what was acceptable and what wasn't acceptable in their opinion.