Mystery numbers

    I came across these in Durham? Any clues as to what they mean?

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    1. solaris_smoke (56 months ago | reply)

      I can point out the pattern that is followed, but I cannot suggest the "why". So I fall short.

    2. Zaphod Beeblebrox (54 months ago | reply)

      I know what this is. This is notation used by bell ringers to write down their ringing sequences. Was this near a cathedral?

    3. Craig Loftus (54 months ago | reply)

      Durham cathedral is about a mile from where the photo was taken?

      I can't think of any direct relationship between the gardens where this was taken (Durham University Botanic Garden) and the cathedral.

      There is quite a bit of information about the bells at the cathedral and also the activities of the University change ringers. No where is there mention of the post. You are right about it looking like a bell ringing sequence...

    4. Craig Loftus (54 months ago | reply)

      AH!! Just after my last comment I came across a seemingly unlinked page on the gardens website describing the Foxglove sculpture.

      Although I'm miffed as to why the artist chose to represent a 7 bell sequence when none of the surrounding towers have 7 bells. Do people do partial peals? :s

    5. Shteve [deleted] (40 months ago | reply)

      If it's a "triples" method rather than "major" method, the 8th bell will always be the last bell to ring, so they may have left it off because they couldn't be bothered to just have an extra column with an 8 in every row.

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