The famous bells of St Peter’s Cathedral were cast by Taylors of Loughborough and installed in 1946. This octave, with a tenor of 2096 kg in C, is second in weight only to Sherbourne Abbey in the UK.

The tenor, being over two imperial tons, is known as a “great” bell and is named “Great Frederick” for Frederick Lakeman, the benefactor. The bells were opened by a band of ringers from Sydney, who flew to Adelaide for the occasion in 1947, a significant adventure in itself!

The Bells at St Peter’s Cathedral are normally rung from 10:00 – 10:30 am prior to the Sunday morning Eucharist and for special services and civic events. There is a regular practice on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 – 9:00 pm