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The First Parish in Bedford Unitarian Universalist 75 The Great Road, Bedford, Massachusetts 01730 On the Common 781-275-7994 |
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The First Parish in Bedford Unitarian Universalist 75 The Great Road, Bedford, Massachusetts 01730 On the Common 781-275-7994 |
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The bell was made by Meneely Bell Co., Troy NY. and the inscription reads: Presented to The First Parish Church Unitarian in memory of George Richard Blinn by his wife Clara A Blinn 1886-1926 "To live in the Hearts we leave behind is not to die" |
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The hammer that strikes the hour is located low on the outside edge the bell (right side of the picture). When the bell is rung by hand by pulling on a rope, the entire bell swings. |
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Note the patina of the bell, this is caused by oxidation and pigeon droppings. During the steeple renovation of 1987, screening was installed in the belfry to reduce the pigeon problem. |
