Image of Hopewell Hill Trinity United Church bell by Dawne McLean Submitted by: Dawne McLean, ACHS President
The July 5th “R. B. Bennett Day” celebration was truly a historical event enjoyed by the community! The celebration began with the “outdoor” unveiling of the historical church bell recently removed from the Hopewell Hill Trinity United Church. This treasured artefact was generously donated by Shelley (West) Garnhum and Charlotte (West) Love to the R. B. Bennett Commemorative Centre at the Museum. To be displayed at the event the bell was supported from a constructed frame designed to allow the bell to be rung by pulling the original rope. The engraved names on the bell of Croyden England, 1937 and Gillett & Johnston, provided the important history of the foundry in England where the bell was cast and the year. Hearing the chimes of the bell was greatly appreciated and inspired nostalgic memories for many in attendance!
The unveiling of the bell included three representative groups:
The July 5th “R. B. Bennett Day” celebration was truly a historical event enjoyed by the community! The celebration began with the “outdoor” unveiling of the historical church bell recently removed from the Hopewell Hill Trinity United Church. This treasured artefact was generously donated by Shelley (West) Garnhum and Charlotte (West) Love to the R. B. Bennett Commemorative Centre at the Museum. To be displayed at the event the bell was supported from a constructed frame designed to allow the bell to be rung by pulling the original rope. The engraved names on the bell of Croyden England, 1937 and Gillett & Johnston, provided the important history of the foundry in England where the bell was cast and the year. Hearing the chimes of the bell was greatly appreciated and inspired nostalgic memories for many in attendance!
The unveiling of the bell included three representative groups:
- Members of the Hopewell Hill Trinity United Church: Clyde Newcomb, Ralph Wells, Janet (Wells) Hoar and Stephen Holmstrom.
- Donors of church bell: Shelley (West) Garnhum and Charlotte (West) Love.
- Family members of late William Herridge, nephew of R.B. Bennett: Elizabeth Herridge, Catherine Herridge and James Hayes.
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