Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 133, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 June 1919 — “Great Tom” Not In Abbey. [ARTICLE]

“Great Tom” Not In Abbey.

Westminster abbey bells, which are now being overhauled against the celebration of peace, do not, as many people think, include the famous bell “Great Tom >f Westminster,” which was formerly rung on all Important occasions. Great Tom hung for centuries in the clock tower of the royal palace of Westminster, but when in 1715 th tower was no longer strong enough to stand the vibration and was taken down the bell was sent to St. Paul’s cathedral instead of being taken to the abbey. Great Tom’s duties are . nqjv confined to striking the hours and tolling for royal and important deaths and burials.