Following Thomas Lester's death, Pack took his nephew into equal partnership. They continued using Lester's letters and ornamentation, apart from Iden treble which has new numbers for the date.
They introduced a few new ornaments, though they continued to use Fig. TLE,1 throughout. The two tenors at Westbourne bear a coat of arm, listed as Fig. P&C, 1 & 2.
When Chapman was sent to recast Great Dunstan of Canterbury Cathedral in 1762, he noticed a man, named William Mears, who took an unusual interest the proceeding. He was offered a job at Whitechapel, which he accepted, and later became a master founder.
Thomas Pack passed away due to consumption in 1781, and mentions his nephew, Samuel Shariman, in his will as a bellfounder. Probably his apprentice. "... and I give and bequeath unto Samuel Shariman of the Parish of Saint Mary Whitechapel aforesaid Bellfounder the sum of two hundred pounds..."
James Exeter, who features in Thomas Lester's will as his executor, became a Coachmaker at Whitechapel, and is mentioned in Thomas Pack's will as his trustee.
Robert Patrick, Thomas Lester's Grandson-in-law is mentioned in Pack's will and he later became a bellfounder of his own in right of his wife, conceiving the idea he could take possession of the Whitechapel foundry and its goodwill.
"the said James Exeter and Thomas Green the elder and the survivor of them and the executors or administrators of such survivor do and shall pay ___ apply and dispose of the dividends Interest and Profits of the stocks or Securities wherein the said sume of One thousand Pounds shall be invested towards the Maintenance and education or other necessary use or uses of Elizabeth Patrick daughter of Robert Patrick of the parish of Saint Mary Whitechapel aforesaid Cheesmonger by Sarah his now wife until the said Elizabeth Patrick shall attain her age of twenty one"
Following Pack's death, the history of the Whitechapel bell foundry gets a bit confusing, with many founders having connections with it.
They introduced a few new ornaments, though they continued to use Fig. TLE,1 throughout. The two tenors at Westbourne bear a coat of arm, listed as Fig. P&C, 1 & 2.
When Chapman was sent to recast Great Dunstan of Canterbury Cathedral in 1762, he noticed a man, named William Mears, who took an unusual interest the proceeding. He was offered a job at Whitechapel, which he accepted, and later became a master founder.
Thomas Pack passed away due to consumption in 1781, and mentions his nephew, Samuel Shariman, in his will as a bellfounder. Probably his apprentice. "... and I give and bequeath unto Samuel Shariman of the Parish of Saint Mary Whitechapel aforesaid Bellfounder the sum of two hundred pounds..."
James Exeter, who features in Thomas Lester's will as his executor, became a Coachmaker at Whitechapel, and is mentioned in Thomas Pack's will as his trustee.
Robert Patrick, Thomas Lester's Grandson-in-law is mentioned in Pack's will and he later became a bellfounder of his own in right of his wife, conceiving the idea he could take possession of the Whitechapel foundry and its goodwill.
"the said James Exeter and Thomas Green the elder and the survivor of them and the executors or administrators of such survivor do and shall pay ___ apply and dispose of the dividends Interest and Profits of the stocks or Securities wherein the said sume of One thousand Pounds shall be invested towards the Maintenance and education or other necessary use or uses of Elizabeth Patrick daughter of Robert Patrick of the parish of Saint Mary Whitechapel aforesaid Cheesmonger by Sarah his now wife until the said Elizabeth Patrick shall attain her age of twenty one"
Following Pack's death, the history of the Whitechapel bell foundry gets a bit confusing, with many founders having connections with it.
Alphabets & Ornaments
Fig. P&C,1 - Westbourne, St John the Baptist 7th (No photo yet)
Fig. P&C,2 - Westbourne, St John the Baptist 8th (No photo yet)
Fig. P&C,3 - Walthamstow, St Mary 4th
Fig. P&C,3 - Walthamstow, St Mary 9th
Fig. TLE,1 - Walthamstow, St Mary 7th
Fig. P&C,2 - Westbourne, St John the Baptist 8th (No photo yet)
Fig. P&C,3 - Walthamstow, St Mary 4th
Fig. P&C,3 - Walthamstow, St Mary 9th
Fig. TLE,1 - Walthamstow, St Mary 7th
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Sources:
- ELPHICK, George. P (1970): Sussex Bells & Belfries p.
- History of the Whitechapel Bell Foundry by Amhurst D. Tyssen
- The National Archives - PROB 11/1074/121
