Myers Park Presbyterian Church

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Myers Park Presbyterian Church

Helen Bugger donated money to buy 18 bells in memory of her husband Richard Andrew Bigger.  Combined with other funds the church purchased 25 Taylor bells that were dedicated on February 10, 1985 with a recital given by Peter Shepherd.

Two additional Taylor bells were added in 1997.

References
1984 "English Chimes for Myers Park," The Charlotte Observer, September 30, 1984, Page 7.
Hazel Bigger donated money to her church for 18 cast bronze bells in memory of her late husband, Richard Andrew Bigger.
With her gift and other donations, the church is buying 25 bells for its 100-foot high tower.

1985 "Myers Park Presbyterian Puts Gift of Vibrant Sound In Place," The Charlotte Observer, January 10, 1985, Page 29 | Part 2 | Part 3 |

1985 "Church Ringing In Arts Fest," The Charlotte Observer, February 10, 1985, Page 4

1997 "Music with a peal," The Charlotte Observer, March 22, 1997, Page 1L | Part 2 | Part 3 |

Myers Park Presbyterian Church Carillon 

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