A History of the Chiming Machines at Gloucester's Cathedral and City Churches [pdf]

The article discusses the history of chiming machines at Gloucester's Cathedral and City Churches. The machines, built in the 18th century, were used to automate the playing of hymns and other tunes on church bells. The author, MacKechnie-Jarvis, provides a detailed description of the machines' mechanisms and their significance in the development of music technology. The article also touches on the restoration and preservation efforts for these historic machines.