Bells Collection (page 29)

Bell of Schwallenbach near Spitz, Wachau, Waldviertel, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Mule standing in street, (B&W)

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Copper Leaf / Sunset Bells Trinidad

Zhonglou or Bell Tower of Beijing, China. Along with the nearby Drum Tower, the Bell Tower played an important role in the official timekeeping in China in the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties

Japanese Geisha Ensemble with Musical Instruments (including bells and Shamisen), performing on a staging on the seafront. The tea ceremony appears to be occurring at the same time. Date: 1902

Thessaloniki, Greece - Vlatodon Monastery (Vlatades). Date: circa 1910s

Whittington Stone - Highgate Hill, London - where Dick Whittington heard the Bow Bells Date: circa 1940

Young Kitchenmaid shocked by the odour of Brown Garlic - " Lovely grub - lovely grub!" Date: circa 1940s

Corneville-les-Cloches, Eure, France - The Bells. Date: 1914

Belltower of the Convent of Saint Gerasimos - Kefalonia
Kafalonia, Greece - The Belltower of the Convent of Saint Gerasimos Date: circa 1910s

Russian Church - Cannes, Frances Date: circa 1904

Church bells, Oia, Santorini, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Kioto / Kyoto. The largest suspended bell in the world Hanging in the grounds of the Chion in Temple it weighs 63 tons and is 14 feet in height and 9 feet in diameter 20 April 1922

May Day Celebrations at Oxford Morris dancing by undergraduates 1 May 1923

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Western Australia - Bells Gorge Date:

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Federation Bells at Birrarung Marr Park: the 39 bells are computer-controlled and ring daily. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Date:

Hindu bells, rung by devotees as an invocation to the deities to hear their prayers, Sivadol Mandir, Sivasagar, Assam, India, Asia

Rebellion below stairs - the servants too snug to answer the house bells at the first ring. Illustration by George Cruikshank (1792-1878) for the Brothers Mayhew The Greatest Plague of Life

Eight Bells Two mariners dressed in waterproofs attempting to used sextants in a storm. Monochrome halftone after 1886 painting by Winslow Homer (1836-1910) American marine artist

Various musical instruments. 1: Forms of Hurdy-Gurdy, also called Peasant Lyre, 2: Keyed violin, 3: Straw Violin, 4: Hunting Horns, 5: Triangle, 6: Bells, 7: Tambourine or Moorish Drum

Richard (Dick) Whittington (c1358-1423) English merchant and philanthropist who was three times Lord Mayor of London, England

Primrose Hill Tunnel near London, on the London and Birmingham Railway, opened in 1838. Engineer Robert Stephenson (1803-1859) Built through difficult London clay

Henry Iriving (1838-1905) English actor-manager, playing in the first production of The Bells which made him famous overnight

The Bells of Ousely, SCENERY OF THE THAMES, UK, U. K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom
The Bells of Ousely, SCENERY OF THE THAMES, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European, 19th century engraving

Cow Pasture

Pythagorean harmonics, 1492 artwork C016 / 8941
Pythagorean harmonics. 15th-century artwork of an account of experiments on musical harmonics and the octave, said to have been carried out by 5th-century BC Ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras

LFB dual purpose appliance in Westminster
A London Fire Brigade dual purpose appliance near Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Westminster

LFB Dennis fire engine (back view)
A London Fire Brigade Dennis fire engine (back view, showing the gallows)

South African gas alarm post trench sentry, 1917
Soldier ready to ring the bell to give warning to a gas attack. In the Western Front they took gas attacks as " all in the days work"

Common Mountain Bell - Stirling Ranges, near Mount Barker, south-west Australia
ROG-13842 Common Mountain Bell Stirling Ranges, near Mount Barker, south-west Australia Darwinia lejostyla Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Cat - wearing collar with bells to warn birds
JD-17380 Cat - wearing collar with bells to warn birds John Daniels contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

LCC-LFB station officer standing by Lambeths TL
With his LFB cap badge and undress uniform, this Station Officer is probably the officer in charge of Lambeth Fire Station, standing next to a turntable ladder

Pump vehicle at Southwark HQ, SE1
The pump from Southwark fire station at Brigade Headquarters, SE1. Bells and flashing amber lights were the means of clearing a passage through Londons traffic before blue lights

Domestic Cattle, cow with bell, Northern Spain, july

Domestic Cat, ginger tabby, adult male, laying, with collar, bell and tag

Domestic Cat, tabby and white, adult female, sitting, with collar and bells

White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) adult, at nest under bell, nesting colony on cathedral, Alfaro Cathedral, Alfaro, La Rioja, Spain, may

Camacha woman with musical instrument, Funchal, Madeira
A woman from a folklore group from the village of Camacha, seen here in Funchal, the capital city of Madeira. She is holding a musical instrument known as a brinquinho

Bell's hingeback tortoise
WAT-14506 Bell's hingeback tortoise France Kinixys belliana M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dog - Giant Schnauzer - In Christmas basket with presents
ME-1788 Dog - Giant Schnauzer - In Christmas basket with presents Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Domestic Cat - with collar bell & name tag
SG-5463 Domestic Cat - with flea collar, name tag and bell Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Domestic Goat With bell, Portugal
USH-562 Domestic GOAT, with bell Portugal Capra aegagrus hircus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Javanese Musicians / 1889
Javanese musicians playing traditional Bonang percussion providing music for traditional dancers in the Java Hall at the Paris Exhibition Date: 1889

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"Bells: A Symphony of Sound and Symbolism" From the enchanting painting "The Ringers of Launcells Tower" by Frederick Smallfield to the picturesque Alpine scenery adorned with two cows wearing bells around their necks, they have long captured our imagination. They hold a special place in our hearts, evoking feelings of joy, nostalgia, and tradition. In 1863, George Morris, the celebrated bell ringer, showcased his skill on eight bells, mesmerizing audiences with his rhythmic melodies. Meanwhile, six owl bellringers added a touch of whimsy to a Christmas card scene - reminding us that even in the festive season, these melodic instruments continue to captivate. Loughborough's world record change-ringers remind us that bell ringing is not just an art form but also a competitive pursuit. Their synchronized efforts create harmonious symphonies that resonate through time and space. "In the Old Belfry, " we witness bellringers in action - their hands gracefully pulling ropes as they produce resonant tones that echo across villages and towns. Even Pug Dog JPF 1684 seems entranced by this timeless tradition and can not limited to churches or towers; they find themselves at various cultural events like "Joy Bells" at London Hippodrome in 1915. The sound unites communities during times of celebration and remembrance alike. As we embrace holiday cheer each year, even Siberian Huskies don Santa hats while surrounded by jingling sleigh bells - reminding us how deeply intertwined these sounds are with cherished festivities. Beyond their auditory beauty lies symbolism; just like "The Joker" playing card adds intrigue to games night after night. And who can forget Arthur Bell & Sons' advert for Old Scotch Whisky? It reminds us that every sip carries echoes from centuries past – traditions passed down through generations.