Season 4 continues with Episode 6 – The Bells, The Bells. In this episode we’re exploring some of the folklore, nature and stories surrounding church bells.
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References:
Books:
Ashe, Geoffrey et al (1973), Folklore Myths and Legends Of Britain, Readers Digest
Westwood & Simpson (2005) The Lore Of The Land, Penguin Books
Schneidau, Lisa (2022) River Folk Tales, The History Press
Online:
St Clements Bells ringing -
The Bells The Bells - https://literature.stackexchange.com/questions/23549/origin-of-the-bells-the-bells-quote
For Whom The Bell Tolls by John Donne - https://allpoetry.com/For-whom-the-Bell-Tolls
Folklore Thursday – Folklore of Bells - Folklore Thursday - https://folklorethursday.com/folklife/the-folklore-of-bells/
Superstition – Fun With Bells - https://funwithbells.com/episode/superstition
Church Bell Ringing Explained - https://restless.co.uk/leisure-and-lifestyle/art-and-culture/church-bell-ringing-explained/
Method Names - https://www.treblesgoing.org.uk/methodringing.html#
Bosham bell - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bosham#:~:text=There%20is%20a%20legend%20that,joined%20in%2C%20destroying%20the%20ship.
https://www.1066.co.nz/Mosaic%20DVD/text/buildings/boshamchurch.htm
Forrabury Bells - https://sacred-texts.com/neu/eng/prwe/prwe305.htm
Season 4 Episode 6: The Bells, The Bells - Folklore & Stories Church Bells