Infirmary bell in storeroom

Big Ben’s younger brother

The Salisbury Infirmary bell has been recently rediscovered in a storeroom at Salisbury District Hospital. Markings on the bell show it was cast by J Warner & Sons London in 1885. J Warner & Sons were responsible for the casting of some notable bells, including the chime at the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben in 1856.

J Warner & Sons cast on rim of bell

Maker’s names shown on rim of bell

Infirmary bell in storeroom

Infirmary bell in storeroom

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