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The University Church of St Mary the Virgin in Oxford

Bells on Sunday comes from the University Church of St Mary the Virgin in Oxford

Bells on Sunday comes from the University Church of St Mary the Virgin in Oxford which stands at the very heart of the University surrounded by various colleges of the University and overlooking the famous round library, the Radcliffe Camera. The 13th century tower of St Mary鈥檚 houses a heavy of ring of six bells that were cast by a number of founders between 1611 and 1894. The tenor is in the note of D, weighs twenty six and a half hundredweight and is rung before every University degree ceremony. We hear them ringing Spliced Surprise Minor.

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  • Sun 20 Mar 2022 05:43
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Hear the Bells of Notre Dame

Hear the Bells of Notre Dame

Though silenced for now, the great bell 'Emmanuel' will lead the majestic chorus again...