Bellfry Collection

Berners Roding Church
All Saints Church, Berners Roding, Essex, which dates from the 14th century. It has later additions, including a small timber bellfry with a bell dated 1594

Bats at home (colour litho)
966622 Bats at home (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bats at home. Illustration for Science For All by Robert Brown (Cassell)

Ringing out the old Year in the Bellfry of Cripplegate Church (engraving)
582873 Ringing out the old Year in the Bellfry of Cripplegate Church (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bell Tower Of Parochial Church Of The Immaculate Conception With Cherry Blossom; Arroyo De La Miel, Malaga Province, Spain

Light From Heaven

Little White Traditional Steeple Church

A Pretty White Church

Johannes Hadlaub, Swiss poet. Codex Manesse (ca. 1300)
Johannes Hadlaub, Swiss poet. Below: the poet disguised as a pilgrim after a woman who is entering the church. Top: the lady consoles the poet who is unwell

Bell tower of a Christian church. Shkodra. Republic of Albania

La Grosse Cloche gate, Bordeaux, Gironde, Aquitaine, France
The bellfry of old city hall dated Century XVth

Porte Cailhau, Bordeaux, Gironde, Aquitaine, France
The bellfry of old city hall dated Century XVth

Europe, Italy, Portofino. Church belltower in Portofino on the Mediteranean coast
Italy, Portofino. Church belltower in Portofino on the Mediteranean coast of Italy

A quaint custom is observed on Shrove Tuesday at Olney Church, Buckinghamshire, when pancake bells are rung from the belfry for the " birth " and " death " of the pancake

The Cathedral of Saint Lovro is the main church in Trogir, an ancient settlement found just 30 minutes northwest of Split, Croatia on the coast of the Adriatic Sea

The Cathedral of Saint Lovro dominates the skyline of Trogir, an ancient town along the Central Dalmatian coast just north west of Split, Croatia

EVRV2A-00198
Bellman told to ring the Liberty Bell to announce the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, 1776. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Pembridge Church
The octagonal detached bellfry of Pembridge Church, Hertfordshire, isolated so that the vibrations of the bell ringing do not rock the foundations of the church

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The bellfry stands tall, overlooking the quaint Berners Roding Church, its ancient stones echoing with centuries of prayers and hymns. As the sun sets, bats find solace in their nocturnal home within its walls, creating a mesmerizing scene captured in a vibrant colour litho titled "Bats at Home. " In another time and place, an engraving depicts the joyous ringing out of the old year in the bellfry of Cripplegate Church. The sound reverberates through the air, bidding farewell to days gone by and welcoming new beginnings with hope and anticipation. Across borders and cultures, from Shkodra's Christian church bell tower to Switzerland's Codex Manesse illustration by Johannes Hadlaub - a Swiss poet capturing his admiration for these majestic structures transcends time. Traveling south to Arroyo De La Miel in Malaga Province, Spain, we witness cherry blossoms adorning the Parochial Church Of The Immaculate Conception's bell tower. A symbol of rebirth and renewal as light from heaven shines upon this little white traditional steeple church. Further west lies Bordeaux in Aquitaine, France - where La Grosse Cloche gate proudly displays its magnificent bell tower. Its imposing presence reminds us of history's grandeur while Porte Cailhau stands nearby as a testament to architectural marvels that have stood against time. Finally venturing into Italy's picturesque Portofino on the Mediterranean coast reveals yet another charming church belltower. Against azure skies and sparkling waters, it serves as a beacon of faith amidst breathtaking beauty. From enchanting landscapes to historical landmarks spanning across continents - whether it be Berners Roding or Portofino - each bellfry tells its own story. These timeless structures continue to captivate our hearts with their elegance and significance throughout generations.