The Bells at OLEM

Our bells are renowned as one of the most celebrated rings of bells within the ringing fraternity. They are rung by local ringers from around the Cambridge area for mid-week services, weddings and special occasions. Please see the video below.

The belfry houses a ring of eight bells hung for change ringing, with a ninth for the Angelus. All the bells were cast in 1895 by John Taylor & Co of Loughborough.

Each bell bears an inscription as follows:

Treble B. Johannes Fisher o.p.n. (ora pro nobis) MDCCCXCV – Johannes Taylor fecit S Christophere o.p.n.; S. Felix o.p.n.; S. Gregori o.p.n.; S. Andrea o.p.n.; S. Petre o.p.n.; S. Joseph o.p.n.; Tenor Maria Immaculata Regina Angelorum o.p.n. MDCCCXCV Johannes Taylor fecit Angelus/Consecration Bell S. Thoma Cantuariensis o.p.n.

The tenor bell weighs 31 long cwt 2 qr 5 lb (3,533 lb or 1,603 kg), and is believed to be the largest in Cambridgeshire.

The chimes heard at each quarter-hour of the clock, made by Potts of Leeds, are based upon the "Alleluia" chant for the Easter Vigil.

Bells Time Table: 2024 https://olem.org.uk/s/CATH24docx-Bells-Timetable.pdf // 2025 https://olem.org.uk/s/Bells-2025-Scedule.pdf

If you would like any further information about joining our ringers, please contact Paul Seaman via 01223 351659 or mobile 07802 739105 or email.