1896 – Dec 8, estimate for new fittings for the peal of six bells and for two smaller bells at St James’ Church

Estimate from John Taylor & Co (successors to the ancient firms of Watts, Eayre & Arnold of Leicester & St Neots), Bell Founders, Loughborough.  Estimate 1 – new fittings for the peal of six bells, making the framework, taking down the old bells and framework, carriage of all materials and tools, total £193 15s 0d.  Estimate 2 – for two smaller bells to complete the octave, total £75.