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“ In praise to God loudly we unite halleluiah 1789 
Dalton maker York.” 
“ In concert I’ll Jehovah’s name resound 1789 
Dalton maker York.” 
“ To Father Son and Holy Ghost eternal glory raise 1789 
William Dade Vicar 
William Bayldon 
Christopher Bearpark 
William Cuthbert 
Richard Wood J 
Dalton maker York.” 
The once flourishing industry of bellfounding in our city, 
after a continuous record of nearly six hundred years, ceased 
at the beginning of the nineteenth century. The writer has 
a list of some 450 bells which were cast at York, nearly all 
of which exist, and whilst summoning the people to prayer, 
testify to the fame of the York Bellfounders. 
“ Still may they ring when struggles cease. 
Still may they ring for joy’s increase, 
For progress in the arts of peace.” 
GEORGE BENSON. 
