The names of 197 local men who lost their lives in World War I are inscribed on the bells of the Memorial Community Church in Plaistow.They are our local heroes
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The Restoration of the Memorial Bells
Photos of all the names on all the bells before restoration were taken by Tim Bateman and Matthew Crisp. The best photos during restoration were taken by Matthew Crisp who also led photography workshops for young people. Sketches are from an illustration workshop led by Tom Kidd.
Two restored bells
12 July 2011, ready to be bolted back on to the beam
These bells have been cleaned and will be re-hung before re-enameling
12 July 2011. The wires are labelled with the notes of the bells
Barry from Gillett & Johnston
Peter, one of the restorers from Gillett & Johnston of Croydon
Restored clappers ready to be re-installed
The restored clavier arrives back from Gilett & Johnston’s workshop
