BURLEY St Matthias SE 278346
History
Consecrated on Friday 10th November 1854. The tower is situated at the west angle of the south transept and with its spire rises to 166 feet in height. The architects were Messrs Perkins and Backhouse. There were six bells cast by Taylor and Son of Loughborough which were given by the Misses Beckett. The tower, it is believed, was paid for by Wm Beckett Esq.
Bells
A ring of eight bells hung for full circle ringing. They replace a previous peal of six originated as a three and were augmented one year later.
| Bell | Founder | Date | Cwt-Qtr-Lb | Diameter | Note |
| 1 | Gillett and Johnston of Croydon | 1930 | 3-1-1 | 23" | B flat |
| 2 | Gillett and Johnston of Croydon | 1930 | 3-1-12 | 23.5" | A |
| 3 | Gillett and Johnston of Croydon | 1930 | 3-2-9 | 24.25" | G |
| 4 | Gillett and Johnston of Croydon | 1930 | 3-3-24 | 26" | F |
| 5 | Gillett and Johnston of Croydon | 1930 | 4-0-9 | 28" | E flat |
| 6 | Gillett and Johnston of Croydon | 1930 | 4-3-7 | 28.5" | D |
| 7 | Gillett and Johnston of Croydon | 1930 | 5-3-9 | 31.5" | C |
| 8 | Gillett and Johnston of Croydon | 1930 | 7-3-16 | 38" | B flat |
Inscriptions
1. IB: GILLETT & JOHNSTON CROYDON. 1930. [GAJ logo]
Waist: 1 4000
2. IB: GILLETT & JOHNSTON CROYDON. 1930. [GAJ logo]
Waist: 2 3970
3. IB: RECAST BY GILLETT & JOHNSTON CROYDON. 1930. [GAJ logo]
Waist: CAST 1855
3 3971
4. IB: RECAST BY GILLETT & JOHNSTON CROYDON. 1930. [GAJ logo]
Waist: CAST 1855
4 3972
5. IB: RECAST BY GILLETT & JOHNSTON CROYDON. 1930. [GAJ logo]
Waist: CAST 1855
5 3973
6. IB: RECAST BY GILLETT & JOHNSTON CROYDON. [GAJ logo]
Waist: CAST 1854
THIS PEAL OF SIX BELLS RECAST
AND AUGMENTED TO EIGHT BELLS 1930
BY PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SUBSCRIPTION.
6 3974
7. IB: RECAST BY GILLETT & JOHNSTON CROYDON. [GAJ logo]
Waist: CAST 1854
THIS BELL RESTORED IN MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH HANNAH WATSON
OF PARK HILL BURLEY 1930.
7 3975
6. IB: RECAST BY GILLETT & JOHNSTON CROYDON. [GAJ logo]
Waist: CAST 1854
THIS BELL RESTORED IN MEMORY OF
WILLIAM PLEWS ESQUIRE J.P.
OF THE WOODLANDS, BURLEY. 1930.
THE ORIGINAL PEAL OF SIX BELLS PRESENTED BY
MARY & ELIZABETH BECKETT OF MEANWOOD PARK, 1854.
8 3976
Frame and Fittings
A complete installation by Gillett and Johnston of Croydon in 1930. Cast-iron low sided frame in a 2-4-2 layout, web-section cast-iron headstocks with ball bearings and traditional stays and sliders. SG clappers and new crown-staples by Hayward Mills in 1999. On going wheel replacement by David Town - tenor wheel replaced 2003.
Clock
A three train clock by Potts of Leeds in the first decade of the twentieth century. Since the photograph was taken the chiming train has been restored to working order though the thrice weekly winding has meant that it is rarely used.
Sources
ARA 1996
R V Taylor - Leeds Churches