ALL-ELECTRIC CHURCH
“CANNED” MUSIC FOR SERVICES. LONDON. June 10. Holy Trinity Church, Walton, Aylesbury, Buckingham, is to be converted into ait' all-electric, church, the only one in England*. “We are replacing our present, three bolls, two of which are cracked, with eight electrically operated tubular bells.” said the vicar, the Rev. Brian Hession, this week. “They will have a range of live miles, and it will be possible to play hymn tunes and other melodies.
“By means of an electrically-operated gramophone in the church we can press a. button and select appropriate music for the service.”
“By means of an electrically operated gramophone in the church we can press a button and select appropriate music for the service.”
The bells are controlled by a switch in Mr. Hesston's study at the vicarage 50 yards away. The church is also to be equipped with an electric clock.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 15 July 1939, Page 3
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