It was originally thought that we would need to apply for a faculty, as we did for the bell work, for the plaque. But after the paperwork was submitted to the diocese, the Archdeacon of Lichfield decided that he would immediately issue a certificate for the work to be undertaken. This will save at least two months and means the plaque could be in place for the dedication of the bells on Sunday, 16th October.
The wording of the plaque, agreed by the donor and the PCC is as follows:-
The Bells of St Peter's Church,
Drayton
Bassett
In
1964 John Taylor Bellfounders of Loughborough hung three
new
bells, together with the original treble dating from 1713,
in
this tower in a new metal frame for six.
In
2016 the 1713 treble was hung for chiming and a further three
new
bells were cast by John Taylor's to complete the ring of six,
with
the new treble dedicated in memory of the six men of this
village
who died in World War I.
The
second bell was presented by Drayton Manor Theme Park.
in
memory of Vera and George Bryan OBE, founders of the park.
This
project was made possible by the generous donations of
villagers,
friends and charities.
Rev. Jonathan Iddon, Rector
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