Richmond Bells Project
about the project
The Richmond Ringers Bell Committee from St Mary’s Church in Richmond, North Yorkshire led a Heritage Lottery funded (HLF) cultural community project to celebrate, retain and explore the heritage, and safeguard the practical ringing potential of the ring of 8 tower bells.
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funders
The bell committee undertook many fundraising events including a sponsored cycle ride from Richmond, Surrey to Richmond, North Yorkshire to raise money for the project. ​For more info check out the Richmond Ringers website here.
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The Heritage Lottery Fund funded the project further, to engage with schools, the local community, and create exhibitions and films of the project.
what the project did
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Ran a program of primary and secondary schools workshops engaging students through the lens of creative, practical activities
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Ran community history workshops, exploring local archives and oral histories about the impact of the bells from their beginnings till present day.
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Hosted a temporary exhibition of work generated in schools workshops
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Hosted talks at the Richmondshire Museum
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Made an online archive / learning resource from the work generated and researched during the project (still in development)
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Made films about the project
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Created a permanent exhibition about the bells, their history and the project. including exhibiting 5 historic bells within the restored belltower (delayed due to Covid-19, due to be installed in 2021)
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Cast 8 new tower bells to safeguard the ringing potential for future generations