Bishop blesses bell
A BISHOP has given a school s restored bell a ringing endorsement. The Bishop of Hertford, Rev Christopher Foster, visited Barley School last week to bless the bell, which hangs above the Victorian school building. He also rang the bell for the first time
A BISHOP has given a school's restored bell a ringing endorsement.
The Bishop of Hertford, Rev Christopher Foster, visited Barley School last week to bless the bell, which hangs above the Victorian school building.
He also rang the bell for the first time in many years.
A school spokesman said: "During the recent building works on the original building the school bell has been re-hung and a bell rope installed.
You may also want to watch:
"The bell rope hangs down inside the building into Class 3's room, which was the original Victorian school classroom.
"The bell hasn't been rung for many years and the school is talking to older village residents to try and establish just how long it has been silent," she said.
Most Read
- 1 Royston man celebrates 100th birthday after recovering from COVID-19
- 2 Have your say on A505 Litlington turning proposals
- 3 Special report: An insight into dog theft in Hertfordshire
- 4 Mental health support group encouraging you to #Walkandtalk
- 5 Hickford quits Manor Farm on eve of damning report
- 6 Sandon mum's joy at publication of first novel
- 7 Campaign to bring medical treatment for children with heart conditions closer to home
- 8 18 rescued from back of refrigerated lorry
- 9 Village church receives 'lifeline' grant from government
- 10 Herts COVID-19 infection rate falls below one in a thousand
After the blessing ceremony, a celebratory tea was held for past and current pupils, parents, and members of the community.
