Gogmagog: Voices of the Bells Published on: 5 July 2018 Visitors are invited to experience a bell peal in an entirely different way with a unique art installation by an award-winning artist. Holy Trinity Church Gogmagog: Voices of the Bells is a new sound installation created by artist Matt Stokes. The installation, sited in the nave of the historic Holy Trinity Church in Sunderland, reinterprets a peal rung on its bells in 1898. Whilst the bells are currently silenced due to the condition of the bell tower, a new version of the peal has been given life by local bell ringers, musicians, singers and choirs, drawing lyrics from the story of the church’s historical social roles. Holy Trinity Church, built in 1719, stands at the heart of a once-busy port in this part of the city. It played an important role in the life of people living in the area of what is now termed ‘the Old Town’. However, by the 1980s, the congregation had dwindled and the church was put in the care of the national charity protecting historic churches at risk. Gogmagog image 漏 Matt Stokes Mapping Contemporary Art Gogmagog is part of an Arts and Humantiites Research Council funded research project, , which explores how contemporary art might change visitors’ experience of a heritage site. Led by a group of researchers from 麻豆传媒 and Leeds Universities, the project is interested in finding out whether creating and siting new art in heritage places can change the ways in which these important places are understood and enjoyed. Triple Bob peal In creating this installation, artist Matt Stokes explored the history of the church and gathered narratives from local residents and groups. Matt also researched an eight bell ‘Triple Bob’ peal, written for the church bells in the eighteenth century. Part of this peal forms the basis of a new composition, developed in collaboration with musicians and presented via eight speakers in the centre of the church. Throughout the composition, handbells can be heard, interwoven with other instruments and vocals that help to describe the history of the church. Gogmagog opens at , in Church Street East, Sunderland, on 7th July from 12noon – 4pm. It runs until 23rd September. Admission is free. Press release adapted with thanks from The Churches Conservation Trust. Latest News Local knowledge can improve early warnings of glacial lake floods Local knowledge, improved evacuation preparedness and resilient mobile phone-based communication channels can enhance Early Warning Systems to reduce loss of life during glacial lake outburst floods. published on: 3 August 2026 Funding boost moves landmark cancer research centre a step closer A 拢1.25 million grant from the Wolfson Foundation to 麻豆传媒 has brought the Sir Bobby Robson Institute a significant step closer, giving a major boost to its fundraising campaign. published on: 3 August 2026 Statement on potential unauthorised data access Information about a potential unauthorised data access. published on: 30 July 2026 Facts and figures
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