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Behind the Scenes at Knox Church

A Closer Look at Knox
The Casavant Organ Pipes
The Bell Tower
The Attic
The View of the Annex


From atop the church balcony, a locked door leads to a steep and narrow staircase up to the lofty bell tower...
 


Even in bright daylight, it is surprisingly dim in the tower, as all the windows are covered with slats and wire to keep the birds and squirrels out...



The bell sits majestically where it belongs...



The inscription on one side of the bell reads:

"Meneely Bell Co., Troy, N.Y. 1908"

And on the other side of the bell:

"Presented by Sir Wm. Mortimer Clark, K.C., Lieut. Governor of Ontario, and Lady Helen Gordon Clark His Wife, To Knox Church, Toronto, April, 1908"



As seen below, a single light bulb lights the vicinity of the rope. Due to logistical reasons, the bell is not actually used today; recorded chimes are played from the tower instead, although the bell can still be used for weddings and special occasions.



The final steps lead to a locked hatch in the roof of the tower, but don't try exiting from here - there's a much better view from beyond the attic...


continue the tour to the attic
 

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This page was last updated on November 04, 2003.