Mystery numbers

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

To take full advantage of Flickr, you should use a JavaScript-enabled browser and
install the latest version of the Macromedia Flash Player.

Comments

solaris_smoke says:

I can point out the pattern that is followed, but I cannot suggest the "why". So I fall short.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Zaphod Beeblebrox says:

I know what this is. This is notation used by bell ringers to write down their ringing sequences. Was this near a cathedral?
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

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...
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Craig Loftus says:

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
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Shteve says:

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.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Would you like to comment?

[?]

	Craig Loftus' photostream
		91 uploads

Additional Information

Some rights reserved Anyone can see this photo

Taken in County Durham , England (map)
Taken on October 14, 2007
Viewed 122 times

Add to your map

Yay location removed

...

(Some formats are OK.)

Anyone will be able to see this on the map

(edit)

Or, remove it from the map.

Go to the map | See nearby photos and videos

You	Sign in \| Create Your Free Account
Explore	Places \| Last 7 Days \| This Month \| Popular Tags \| The Commons \| Creative Commons \| Search
Help	Community Guidelines \| The Help Forum \| FAQ \| Sitemap \| Get Help

Mystery numbers

Comments

solaris_smoke says:

Zaphod Beeblebrox says:

Craig Loftus says:

Craig Loftus says:

Shteve says:

Would you like to comment?

Craig Loftus' photostream

Tags

Additional Information