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The Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris

Bells on Sunday comes from the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris

Bells on Sunday comes from the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris which formally re-opens this weekend following its restoration after the disastrous fire of April 2019.
That fire destroyed most of the ancient wooden roof, the collapse of its iconic central wooden spire as well as the loss of six bells. Spreading along the roof the fire also reached the woodwork in the North tower containing eight bells installed to mark the 850th anniversary of the Cathedral. Fortunately, although damaged, both the tower and its bells were saved from destruction and have been restored. The heaviest bell in the North Tower weights eighty one hundredweight and is in the note of A.
We hear now the bells of Notre-Dame.

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  • Sun 8 Dec 2024 05:43
  • Mon 9 Dec 2024 00:45

Hear the Bells of Notre Dame

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