Setting the Record Straight: More Bells

Listen to this celebration of bells. Bells have rung in historical events, enriched literature, colored romances, inspired architecture, struck terror, or given consolation. They have rejoiced with the rejoicing, mourned with the grieving, chanted with the praying of all nations. They have opened markets, announced guests, roused for danger, summoned to war, welcomed the victor. They have pealed merrily for rustic weddings, joyfully announced the birth of royal heirs, and tolled with muffled tone the passing soul along his way.