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Auto-winding the Clock Project
Until the end of
2006, the clock was
manually wound twice weekly by one of our bell ringers, who had to climb
up into the belfry to turn the winding gears. On Sundays, the two chiming drums
were wound for a total of
126 turns and the clock, 27 turns. On Tuesdays, the two chiming
drums were wound for a total of 63 turns and the clock 9. The lead
weights for the two chiming drums could not be
manually lifted by two people.
Auto-winding the clock removed the necessity of climbing
into the belfry, which became a health and safety issue. The clock only
requires occasional attention for minor adjustments. The cost of
automating the winding was £4,875; funds were raised by the bell ringers
and others in a variety of different ways during 2006 and the works were
completed early in 2007. |