Bell Removal Photographs

Ray Brown securing the bell with rope prior to removal.

Removing the securing nut.

Margaret Brown lowers the bell from it's position at Mana College.

Safely down, the first stage of it's journey back to the U.K. completed.

The last member of staff, Pam Ringrose of Mana College to touch the bell before it's departure.

The bell at Ray's workshop ready for crating.

The bell seated in it's transport crate.

Good will wishes to the HMS. Vengeance Association, from Margaret and Ray Brown in New Zealand.

The final touches as Ray addresses the crate to the John Taylor Bell Foundry, Nottingham Road,  Loughborough, Leicester, England.