All Saints Cathedral Bells, Church bells at All Saints Cathedral in Bathurst, Australia
All Saints Cathedral Bells comprise six bronze bells cast in London between 1853 and 1855 and installed at the cathedral in Bathurst. The bells were removed from the tower for safety reasons in the 1970s and later underwent restoration to return them to working condition.
The bells were funded through a public subscription campaign in 1851 led by local businessman Thomas Sloman, who raised 800 pounds for their purchase. Their casting by John Warner and Sons of London rather than the more common Whitechapel Foundry made them unusual for colonial Australia.
The bells shape Bathurst's sound and connect the city to its religious past in a tangible way. Visitors experience their historical importance when exploring the cathedral interior and learning how they once marked the rhythm of community life.
The bells are located within the cathedral building and can be viewed during visits to the structure. Visitors should plan to come during regular opening hours and dress respectfully when entering a place of worship.
The bells were cast by Warner and Sons, a less common London foundry, rather than the more famous Whitechapel Foundry used for most colonial bells. This makes them a rare example of how bell-making diversity reached Australia during the colonial period.
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