We have a bell on the roof of our house. It was there when we moved in. We were told that, Florence, who lived in the house until she was 104 years old, used to ring the bell to call her family in for meals.
We can see the bell out our bedroom window.
What a delight! I love those unexpected details of old houses. Plus bells always served a purpose. Intriguing to imagine them put to their functional use. Nowadays we mostly appreciate the beauty and simple elegance of their forms.
Lois, I think that Florence lived in the house for 80 years a lot of the details didn’t change much. And they go back a long way.
Maria – the SWISS alps !!
I can see that Eileen!