Hertfordshire Bellfounders
Joyce Dodds
Bells cast in Hertfordshire are to be found not only in this county but in a large area of east and south-east England and the midlands. Eight have migrated to Honolulu and one to Chicago. This thoroughly researched book deals with the men who cast them and the near exhaustive catalogue of their work should appeal to all archeologically minded bell ringers as well as to local historians and the parishioners of the churches where these bells are hung. All known biographical details of the founders plus photographs and detailed drawings are included and casting techniques of the different periods are explained.
"Joyce Dodds has crafted a lovely book, a worthy addition to our shelves"
George Pipe, The Ringing World
ISBN-13 978-0-9542189-1-1
[out of print]