12 Bells, 25cwt 2qtrs 0lbs in Eb
Welcome to the website of the Portsmouth Cathedral Society of Bellringers. The band at the cathedral is an enthusiastic bunch with a range of ages and abilities.
Visitors are very welcome to join us for either our practice night or service ringing. We are also pleased to welcome guests who wish to arrange their own ringing, or longer performance such as quarter peals and peals.
Bells have been part of Cathedral life since 1703 when a gift from Admiral Sir George Rooke, then Member of Parliament for Portsmouth, enabled the first ring of eight bells to be hung in the tower. Over the years additional bells have been added to provide the fine ring of 12 bells that are in place today.
| Bell | Weight | Nominal | Note | Diameter | Date | Founder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treble | 4-1-9 | 1865.5 | Bb | 24.75" | 2009 | Taylors, Eayre & Smith |
| 2 | 4-1-23 | 1662.0 | Ab | 25.63" | 2009 | Taylors, Eayre & Smith |
| 3 | 4-0-26 | 1552.0 | G | 25.88" | 1957 | John Taylor & Co |
| 4 | 4-2-18 | 1388.0 | F | 27.00" | 1957 | John Taylor & Co |
| 5 | 5-0-19 | 1238.0 | Eb | 28.50" | 1912 | John Taylor & Co |
| 6 | 5-2-8 | 1165.0 | D | 29.50" | 1912 | John Taylor & Co |
| 7 | 6-0-9 | 1034.0 | C | 31.50" | 1912 | John Taylor & Co |
| 8 | 7-2-27 | 927.0 | Bb | 34.50" | 1912 | John Taylor & Co |
| 9 | 10-2-13 | 825.5 | Ab | 38.38" | 1912 | John Taylor & Co |
| 10 | 12-3-4 | 776.0 | G | 40.88" | 1912 | John Taylor & Co |
| 11 | 17-3-13 | 694.0 | F | 45.88" | 1912 | John Taylor & Co |
| Tenor | 25-2-0 | 617.5 | Eb | 51.75" | 1912 | John Taylor & Co |