Breedon Bells
Before 1951 there were only four bells, but as a memorial to Mr and Mrs JG Shields the old monastic bell believed to date back to 1300, was recast in 1950 by John Taylor & Co of Loughborough. Two new smaller bells were cast at the same time and installed bringing the peel of the church to six. The bell tower has three usable levels above the main body of the church with the ringing chamber next door to the vestry, the photos below are what you would find on each level.
First Level
Second Level
Level Three
The six bells each play a different note with No 1 being the lightest, through to No 6 being the heaviest, weighing around half a ton.
| Bell Number | Note | Size | Date | Founder |
| 1 | D# | 27” | 1950 | John Taylor & Co |
| 2 | C# | 29” | 1950 | John Taylor & Co |
| 3 | B | 31.88” | 1912 | John Taylor & Co |
| 4 | A# | 33.5” | 1604 | Henry II Oldfield |
| 5 | G# | 35.63” | 1950 | John Taylor & Co |
| 6 | F# | 39.5” | 1847 | John Taylor & Co |
The bells are a beautiful tradition at a wedding ceremony. The service of the bell ringers may be booked with Rev. Canon Sue Field when you are discussing the details of your ceremony. They are a lovely way of making your day extra special.
COME AND JOIN THE TEAM
There is currently a team of nine bell ringers ranging in age and experience with newcomers always most welcome. If you are interested in learning how to become a bell ringer please email breedon.ringing@gmail.com and Steve will respond with some details of how you can get involved. For anyone who has a talent for ringing, or is interested in becoming more accomplished; private tutorials can be organised so that you can get more involved with the team.
Practice takes place every Monday between 7.30pm to 9pm at which time the bells can be heard throughout the villages as the team get together and keep this fabulous tradition alive. For now turn up the sound and play the video on the right to enjoy the bells.