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Photograph (2) of bells of St. Mary's Lydiard Tregoze in transit, 1964

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The photographs record the transportation of St. Mary's bells for restoration in 1964. Following removal from the church tower they were taken by lorry to The Whitechapel Foundry in London. To find out more about the bells and how their return was celebrated, see Related Items: ' Peals and Chimes' article.