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The Parish of st dunstan and all saints, stepney |
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A place of prayer at the heart of our community for over 1000 years |
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To find us: |
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Bells |
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St Dunstan’s present 10 bells were cast in 1806 by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry. Three were recast in 1952, when all were rehung in a new frame. But Stepney’s bells go much further back in history to ‘Oranges and Lemons’.
It is said Stepney’s are among the finest sounding bells in London. We take great pleasure in ringing them. We regularly ring before Sunday morning service, and practice Thursday evenings between 7.30 and 9.30. Practice always involves a break for tea and good fellowship afterwards in our local pub.
We regularly ring for special services and organize peals and quarter peals, outings and social events. We enjoy occasional visits to other towers and are pleased to welcome visitors to ring at our tower too.
St Dunstan’s had been without a regular band for a number of years. We decided to change that in Spring 2007, when we began recruiting and training ringers. We are very fortunate to draw on a superb network of experienced, committed and dedicated London ringers for help, tuition and encouragement. If you are interested in learning to ring and gaining a group of friends, please contact us: RingAtStepney@yahoo.co.uk |
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Bull's eyes and targets Say the bells of St. Marg'ret's
Brickbats and tiles Say the bells of St. Giles'
Oranges and lemons Say the bells of St. Clement's
Old shoes and slippers Say the bells of St. Peter's
Two sticks and an apple Say the bells at Whitechapel
Old Father Baldpate Say the slow bells at Aldgate
Maids in white aprons Say the bells at St Catherine's
Pokers and tongs Say the bells of St. John's
Kettles and pans Say the bells of St. Anne's
You owe me five farthings Say the bells of St. Martin's
When will you pay me? Say the bells at Old Bailey
When I grow rich Say the bells at Shoreditch
Pray, when will that be? Say the bells of Stepney
I do not know Says the great bell at Bow
(A compilation of various versions. The oldest recorded version dates from 1744) |