We have lifted all but one of the bells onto the frame now. The three old Rudhall bells are now ready to be removed for tuning, once the 1911 frame has been moved out of the way.
The tenor (on the right) will stay in the tower, and now that it is sitting on the frame will be separated from its headstock.
The one bell which hasn't been lifted is the 7th which will remain in position, but will be supported by a steel framework allowing the headstock to be removed.
The bolts for both the 7th and tenor are corroded so much that it is impossible to remove them without cutting them off. New ones will be fitted when the refurbished headstocks are returned.
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