Time for Weekend Reflections and The Weekend Roundup and the letter is O and Old. A couple of weeks ago I showed you the replica of the Bangor Bell however today I am showing you the OLD ORIGONAL Bangor Bell. The bell was reputedly found by gravediggers at Bangor Abbey around 1780, and it is speculated that it had been hidden at the time of the Viking attacks on Irish monasteries. It was in private hands for some 150 years, and then housed in the Ulster Museum before coming to Bangor Borough Council in the 1950s. It has been housed in North Down Museum, Bangor, since 1984. It shows the flowering of Irish Christian civilisation which was set back by the pagan Viking attacks. The bell would have been used to call the monks to prayer.
In
the North Down Museum the Bangor Bell sits on top of a mirrored plinth and you can see my REFLECTION in
the shot below.
I appreciate your visit and
comments.
Today I am feeling old. Love your reflection.
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful--- Well photographed, Margaret.
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteLove the Bell and your reflection shot. Take care, enjoy your day and happy Easter weekend!
That is a bell with an amazing history, and you have a wonderful reflection. Looking good.
ReplyDeleteThe bell has quite a history! Good to see you!
ReplyDeleteSimply amazing!
ReplyDeleteThat's a fascinating story.
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing
ReplyDeleteA true historic artifact. Great job with old. Love the reflection. :)
ReplyDeleteThere's so much history about this bell, it's lovely! You captured a very nice reflection. Have a wonderful week, Margaret.
ReplyDeleteDawn
...the bell. certainly has a long history, thanks Margaret.
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