The Bells

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The 8 bells of St. Luke's, Wolverhampton were hung in 1897 replacing a single Whitechapel bell of around 5cwt which was hung in 1861 when the church was consecrated. They were cast in the foundry of Messrs. J Barwell & Co. of Birmingham and were given by Mr Edward Lisle, a local industrialist from Tettenhall, to commemorate the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria. Each bell has the same inscription recording these facts. There is also a commemorative plaque inside the church building next to the west door.

A small sanctus bell, bearing no inscription, hangs above the eight.

The Bishop of Shrewsbury conducted the dedication service which took place on Saturday 19th June 1897. A plain course of Grandsire Triples was rung during the service and a short touch in the same method was rung at the close. After a short interval, the first peal on the bells was rung.

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