St Mary’s has 6 bells which were cast by John Taylor’s Bellfounders in 1922, although the first indication that the church had bells was in Edwardian times.
The bell frame is made of solid oak and installed by Taylors in 1881.
The bells are rung regularly for Sunday services, weddings and occasionally for funerals.
The ringing chamber and belfry, which are reached by a narrow stone staircase, are above the baptistry.
The single bell rope seen hanging in the baptistry is rung 5 minutes before the service; it is a last call for people to come and worship.
Above is a photo of some members of our bell ringing team, led by Sharon Lyons, our Tower Captain.
TOWER BELLS 🔔
The ringers continue to attend the monthly branch meetings on the Wirral where we get the opportunity to learn new methods and develop our ringing skills.
Bell practice is Thursday evening 7.00pm – 8.00pm. Anyone looking for a new hobby, why not pop along?
For any further information please contact Sharon via contactstmaryseastham@gmail.com
St Mary’s Bellringers – February 2026 notice from Sharon Lyons – our bell tower captain
I am pleased to announce that some of the team successfully completed three Quarter Peals in the Wirral Branch of Ringers Quarter Peal month.
A Quarter Peal consists of continuous ringing for 45 minutes where the bells are rung in a specific sequence or ‘method’. It is typically a quarter of the length of a full peal and involves a set composition with the same person ringing each bell throughout. This is a fantastic achievement for our ringers as it takes great skill and practice. Well done to Michael Clough, Marty Lyons and Sharon Lyons.
For your information the bellringers attend practice on a Thursday evening 7.00- 8.00pm each week, ring for Sunday Service & special occasions.
This Christmas as part of our commitment to the local community they donated chocolate selection boxes and Advent calendars for Beth to distribute to families in the village.