Overview of the Origin and History of Russian Bell-Founding - http://www.russianbells.com/history/history2.html A detailed examination of the development of bellfounding activities in Russia in the context of historical events and policies. Includes references to notable bells.
Church Bells - http://www.kirnberger.fsnet.co.uk/bells.htm Essay discussing the development of casting and tuning techniques with reference to equal temperament and partial tones.
Sculpting Sound: New Bell Designs and Attitudes - http://www.mca.org.au/mf8mclachlan.htm Overview of a project using computer modelling of vibration to create the Federation Bell installation in Birrarung Mar, Melbourne. Includes an explanation of bell and gong sounds in terms of inharmonic complex tones.
Bellfoundry Indexes - http://www.gcna.org/data/IXfoundries.html Details of suppliers for North American carillons and chimes. Includes historical data and chronological instrumental lists for each foundry.
Keltek Trust - http://www.btinternet.com/~keltek/ A charity helping churches acquire surplus and redundant bells for full-circle ringing. Provides details of available bells, frames and fittings with contact information.
W R Outhwaite & Son - http://www.ropemakers.co.uk/ Ropemakers with visitor centre located in North Yorkshire. Includes historical overview, descriptions of techniques used and information about educational tours.
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