Carlisle Bell

There are two bells. The larger one, 2 1/2 inches in diameter, was donated by Lady Dacre in 1559 and bears the inscription: The second, smaller bell is inscribed 1599 H.B.M.C which is believed to stand for "Henry Baines, Mayor of Carlisle". Civic records from the 17th century list the bells among four racing prizes competed for at Carlisle. The bells were thought to have been lost for many years, but were rediscovered in a box in the town clerk's office in the late 19th century. ==Winners since 1960==