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Radio Cumbria,08 Mar 2026,25 mins

The secrets of Carlisle Cathedral bell tower

Secret Cumbria

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Andrew Carter meets the band who keep a 950 year old tradition alive and ringing. But first Andrew has to climb 130 steps to get to the ringing chamber, and conquer his fear of heights. But it's worth it to explore haunted passages, say hello to 600 year old bells, and establish the clacking noise he heard one day are not giant mice!

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