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A Joyful Noise

On Friday, Nov. 4, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge blessed 10 bells that will be part of the 50-bell carillon at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral in Raleigh.

The arrival and blessing of bells marked a joyful and significant step toward calling the faithful to worship for Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral.

Book of The Verdin Company History

Verdin to Mark 175th Anniversary

To commemorate this milestone, the company will hold celebrations over the course of the year. The special events will include open house factory tours, customer receptions, bell castings in our factory and throughout the United States with the world’s only traveling bell foundry. Guests will learn about the incredible craftsmanship and artistry that has made Verdin well known as the maker of the world’s finest bell instruments and clocks for 175 years.

New York Stock Exchange Opening & Closing Bell

One of the most familiar images and sounds of the New York Stock Exchange on the evening news is the loud ringing of a bell, signaling the opening or closing of the day’s trading. The first bell rang at the NYSE in the 1870s with the advent of continuous trading.