Ring tones will be so appealing.
From Hull Daily Mail

A Familiar sound is to return to Beverley as the bells of St Mary's Church ring out again.

The bells at the North Bar Within landmark fell silent weeks ago for a much-needed GBP15,000 restoration.

It is only the third time in the past 100 years they have been still.

Tower captain John Atkinson said: "We are delighted with the work. It has significantly improved the sound of the bells inside the ringing chamber and also produced a much more balanced sound when listened to outside." Eight of St Mary's 10 bells, regarded as having one of the finest peals in the country, were re-hung in their first restoration for a century.

Mr Atkinson, whose band of ringers cleaned the belfry and repainted fixtures and fittings before the main work began, said it was important to keep the bells in good order.

He said: "St Mary's has a lot of features and the bells are one of the jewels in its crown.

"They are very important. The bells are part of the celebration of the ministry of St Mary's.

"This work will make the bells good for another 100 years." The restoration included replacing modern stainless steel bearings in the bell clappers with phosphor bronze, a more traditional material but one better suited for their weight.

Some further work on the bell frame, which, along with the bells, weighs more than seven tonnes, is still required, but this should be completed by mid-April.

The refitted bells were rung for the first time for a short period last week, but residents will have to wait to Sunday to hear them in their full glory.