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What was the decade of bell bottoms?
I was wearing bell bottoms ( we used to call them flares ) in the 70,s.
What is the role of the bell in the history of independence?
The bell was originally used to announce the time on ships. Then it was used by the town criers to announce the news to small communities. As communities grew the churches adopted the bell to call the people to worship and as a warning that danger was approaching. Teachers used a smaller bell to call children to school. Bells were rung across the country to announce the signing of the Declaration of Independence and Liberty from the King of England. Thus the bell that cracked during this event was called the Liberty Bell.
How was the telephone demonstrated?
Alexander Graham Bell used it to call his assistant and told him to get over there at that moment
What do you call someone before they are fully a knight?
Most often the terms used would be Squire or Goodman or Young Master
What was the bell rope used for in the speckled band?
The bell-rope or bell-pull was typically a decorative rope attached to a mechanical rope network ending with bells located in the servants' quarters used to call them to a specific room based upon which bell was ringing. In 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band', Sherlock Holmes says, "and to the rope - for so we may call it, since it was clearly never meant for a bell-pull" for it ended at the ceiling!
What is an archaic word for an alarm or warning signal sounded on a bell?
An archaic word for an alarm or warning signal sounded on a bell is "tocsin." Historically, a tocsin was used to alert communities of danger or to call people to action, often associated with fire or military threats. The term originates from the French "toque" meaning to strike or hit, reflecting the action of ringing a bell.
Why do vehicles have a horn or a bell?
Vehicles have a horn or a bell to alert people and let them know the vehicle is in the area. The horn is often used to prevent an accident.
Why is the Liberty Bell is important?
because the liberty bell used to call of something together to read the delcration of indeapendce.It symbols America. It also symbolizes liberty, freedom, and justice.
What is an agogo?
I believe that is what some children call the TARDIS.
How and why is the Liberty Bell unique?
Bells have often been used for religious purposes, and churches traditionally have bells, but bells have seldom been used for political purposes. The use of the liberty bell as a symbol of democracy is unique, since it is the only instance of a bell being used for that purpose.
What is another word for bell?
There is 'passing bell', as it's rung to mark someone's passing. There's also 'Rogation bell' that was rung to mark the death of a craftsman or tradesman (also used to call people to church). And there is 'death knell' though that tends to be used as a metaphorical reference to the death of something rather that a name for the bell.
Does all churches have bell tower and why?
No, not all churches have a bell tower. Bell Towers (and the use of large bells) were used since ages past to call the faithful to gather at church for worship services / masses. Hence, most ancient / old church buildings (like cathedrals) do feature bell towers. However, most modern church buildings (especially those of the Protestant churches) don't have bell towers. Anyone is free to come in these churches and observe the worship services taking place (typically during Sunday).
