Bells Collection (page 8)

Photograph of Five Bells PH, Deal, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1950

Photograph of Five Bells PH, Seal, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Five Bells

Photograph of Five Bells PH, Ringwould, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1950

Photograph of Five Bells PH, New Cross, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Photograph of Five Bells PH, Eastry, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1950

Photograph of Five Bells PH, Bow, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1938

Photograph of Eight Bells PH, Ewell, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

The Whittington Stone
An early 19th century rendering of the Whittington Stone which stands at the foot of Highgate Hill, London marking the spot where Dick Whittington

Sketches in Natal (engraving)
1592272 Sketches in Natal (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Natal. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 July 1899)

Guy Fawkes in Effigy, Bartholomews Hospital and Smithfield Market. Children begging with an effigy of Guy Fawkes on 5 November 39, men bringing a patient on a stretcher into St

Two girls with their new bicycles and proud parents
British family outside their house. The parents look very proud, possibly because their two duaghters have just learning to ride their shiny new bicycles! Date: circa 1920

Discordant musicians from the Story of Fauvel written by Gervais du Bus (vellum
BNP77253 Discordant musicians from the Story of Fauvel written by Gervais du Bus (vellum) (b/w photo) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eBibliotheque Nationale

Cathedral bell tower (photo)
KAB159699 Cathedral bell tower (photo) by Italian School; San Miniato, near Pisa, Tuscany, Italy; eDario Grimaldi; Italian, out of copyright

Music cover, Merci, Cheri, Merci, Bud Flanagan
Music cover, Merci, Cheri, Merci (Trois Fois Merci), sung by Bud Flanagan (Crazy Gang in Ring Out the Bells), music by Michel Emer, English lyrics by Geoffrey Parsons, French lyrics by Pierre Dorsey

Front cover of an edition of Notre-Dame de Paris
BMR179969 Front cover of an edition of Notre-Dame de Paris by Victor Hugo (1802-85) published by Editions Perrotin, Paris, 1844 (leather and gold) by French School

Two plates with a selection of Chinese musical instruments (coloured engraving)
CHT176859 Two plates with a selection of Chinese musical instruments (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Detail of a James II mounted striking bracket clock with pull quarter repeat, no. 166, c
867503 Detail of a James II mounted striking bracket clock with pull quarter repeat, no. 166, c.1690-95 (gilt metal) (see also 867502-4) by Tompion

Peculiar portraits: Hamlet made up of bells (engraving)
6015135 Peculiar portraits: Hamlet made up of bells (engraving) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peculiar portraits: Hamlet made up of bells)

Ringing in the New Year (engraving)
6008115 Ringing in the New Year (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ringing in the New Year)

Behind the scenes at the London Hippodrome, Bow Bells
Behind the scenes in Bow Bells at the London Hippodrome, 1932. Robert Hale and his daughter Binnie are seen chatting in the wings with the production and stage director, Charles Henry. Date: 1932

Behind the scenes at the London Hippodrome, scene shifters
Stage hands moving scenery behind the scenes at the London Hippodrome during the production of Bow Bells. Much of the scenery was hinged and could fold up like a concertina. Date: 1932

Scene from Joy Bells at the London Hippodrome
A picturesque scene from the popular Albert de Courville revue, Joy Bells, at the London Hippodrome in 1919 with Phyllis Bedells and chorus

Traffic lights with bells on top, Oxford Street, London. The bells were introduced in London in 1931. 1931

Papal cursing bell for animals

Eusebius Church parachutists, Arnhem, Holland
The original church was built between 1452 and 1650. During German occupation most of the church bells were, as with many Dutch churches, taken away to be melted down for the German war effort

The Butterfly Series - Gee Up! early 20th century

Blue-Bell, engraved by W Roffe from the basso-relievo by R Westmacott, ARA
5199177 Blue-Bell, engraved by W Roffe from the basso-relievo by R Westmacott, ARA, in the collection of the Right Honourable the Earl of Ellesmere (engraving) by Roffe

Kill Spotted Horse, Assiniboines, 1898 (platinum palladium print)
3949814 Kill Spotted Horse, Assiniboines, 1898 (platinum palladium print) by Rinehart, Frank Albert (1861-1928); 23x18.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Trotty Veck, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c. 1890 (colour litho)
LLM405140 Trotty Veck, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c.1890 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

A battery of the Royal Horse Artillery firing a royal salute in Hyde Park when the bells proclaimed the opening of
607448 A battery of the Royal Horse Artillery firing a royal salute in Hyde Park when the bells proclaimed the opening of the Imperial Institute (engraving) by English School

View from the Belfry window (engraving)
587403 View from the Belfry window (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View from the Belfry window, looking east)

The bell-race (engraving)
614259 The bell-race (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The bell-race, an old game revived at the athletic sports)

View inside Penshurst Castle, Tonbridge, Kent, by this time accessible via the new railway from London to Dover. From left to right can be seen the Elizabeth Gallery, Barrack Room, Prison

Earl of Leicesters Bell, Penshurst Castle, Tonbridge, Kent. Date: 1843

Costume for a Clock Maker, pub. by Gerard Valck (1651 / 2-1726) c. 1690 (engraving)
STC101369 Costume for a Clock Maker, pub. by Gerard Valck (1651/2-1726) c.1690 (engraving) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

1st Birthday Card, Bunny Rabbit in Baby Clothes
1st Birthday Greetings Card, Bunny Rabbit in Baby Clothes. 20th century

Two Jesters Playing with Children, from Old Nuremberg
STC221838 Two Jesters Playing with Children, from Old Nurembergs Customs and Practices in Games and Songs, re-published 1831 (colour litho) by German School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Labantsiksa, shaman of the Khorintzi Buryats people of Siberia. She wears a helmet with antlers, leather dress decorated with bells, a cape with three entwined serpents

Mangles rhodanthe, Rhodanthe manglesii. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Frederick W. Smith after J. Hart from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Fools dance, 14th century
A line of fools in hoods with bells dancing the fools dance to bagpipe and regal music, 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports

Mummers and fools, 14th century
Mummers in odd masks and colourful robes (top, bottom), and a line of fools in hoods with bells dancing to bagpipe and regal music at a Festival of Fools (middle), 14th century

The creole game or flying ring game, early 19thc century
Fashionable people playing the flying ring game or the creole game. When the Parisians adopted the game, it had to be embellished: so the ring was covered with ribbon, then rosettes, then bells

Troubadour playing on six instruments, 1815
Troubadour playing on six instruments in front of Prussian and Scots soldiers, 1815. By moving his head, elbows and knees, he plays pan pipes, mandolin, drum, triangle

A Parisian woman getting dressed in the Chinese style. Our artist has turned three magots (grotesque porcelain figures) into makeup artists eager to transform a beautiful Parisienne into a Chinese

Woman of the Chausee-d Antin in the Chinese fashion
Woman from the Chaussee-d Antin in the Chinese fashion. She wears a tall bonnet with flowers and ribbons over her piled up hairstyle a la Chinoise, ruff collar, tunic with bells, shawl tied in a bow

Pythagoras (c. 580-500 BC) and Music, title page from Lilium Musicae
XIR217861 Pythagoras (c.580-500 BC) and Music, title page from Lilium Musicae by Michael Keinspeck, Augsburg, published in 1500 (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School

Sunset bells, Chrysothemis pulchella
Sunset bells or black flamingo, Chrysothemis pulchella (Besleria pulchella). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after Thomas Shotter Boys from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet

Detail from the north rose window depicting Music from the Liberal Arts (stained glass)
PC345131 Detail from the north rose window depicting Music from the Liberal Arts (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Laon Cathedral, Laon, France; French, out of copyright

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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.