Publisher's Synopsis
The Change-Ringers' Guide to the Steeples of England is a book written by John Edward Acland-Troyte in 1879. The book is a comprehensive guide to the steeples of England, with a particular focus on those that are suitable for change-ringing. Change-ringing is a style of bell-ringing in which the order of the bells is constantly changing, creating a complex and intricate sound. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the history of change-ringing, including its origins and development over time. It also includes detailed instructions on how to ring bells, with diagrams and illustrations to help readers understand the process. The second part of the book is a guide to the steeples of England that are suitable for change-ringing. It includes detailed descriptions of each steeple, along with information on the number and weight of the bells, the pitch and tuning, and the history of the bells and their ringing. Overall, The Change-Ringers' Guide to the Steeples of England is a valuable resource for anyone interested in change-ringing or the history of bell-ringing in England. It provides a fascinating insight into the art of bell-ringing and the unique cultural heritage of England's steeples.With An Appendix, Containing Information On Many Subjects Interesting To The Exercise.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
