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Title: The Pub Bell
Post by: ricrhys on August 15, 2012, 03:05:54 PM

I live in a pub in Aberystwyth, Wales. It was built  in 1907 as an extension to the old pub that was next door called the shipwrights arms, on a street that used to be called shipwrights row, across the road from (you guessed it) a ship builders yard.
The bell has been here as long as we can remember but nobody really knows where it came from.  I was kind of hoping it was really old and had some history but from what I've found online its not that old George the 6th I think.
unfortunately it doesn't have many markings at all, I;d be grateful for any info anybody might have.
thanks in advance for your time.
ric
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Title: Re: The Pub Bell
Post by: bigwull on August 15, 2012, 05:14:57 PM

The ..LFS,is most likely the Foundry mark

Title: Re: The Pub Bell
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on August 15, 2012, 06:03:20 PM

I think you are right, the GR with the little VI is probably the reign of George VI (1936-1952)

Title: Re: The Pub Bell
Post by: bigwull on August 15, 2012, 06:34:44 PM

"Probably".......what do you mean probably....its as plain as the nose on yer face.... ;D ;D

Title: Re: The Pub Bell
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on August 15, 2012, 06:47:26 PM

Not to an American like me, m'dear! We have an expression here on the other side of the pond, when in doubt, 'C.Y.A.'   :D

Title: Re: The Pub Bell
Post by: bigwull on August 15, 2012, 07:05:02 PM

On this side ,which is the older side,..its When in doubt....Wink,Peace,and Pout,....dearie, ;D.......

Title: Re: The Pub Bell
Post by: mart on August 15, 2012, 07:09:32 PM

LOL !!  Can`t top those two !!

Title: Re: The Pub Bell
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on August 15, 2012, 07:16:46 PM

LOL good one bigwull!!!  ;D

Title: Re: The Pub Bell
Post by: bigwull on August 15, 2012, 07:27:08 PM

Now that its 02:25 on this side,and i,m another day older than i was yesterday,I,m off to bed,

Title: Re: The Pub Bell
Post by: mart on August 16, 2012, 04:14:15 AM

I have not found anything on this bell or the foundry !!