church clocks

[chaz]

does any-one know the history of why church clocks in France all ring the hout twice?

[Pearl]

I was told that it rings out north and south to call the workers in from the fields but this seems a bit strange when it is every hour and not just at the beginning and end of the day.

[Loiseau2]

I have always thought it was because when it rings out first, people think "Oh d*mn" (or French words to that effect), "I forgot to count them." But they know there is a second round coming and they are them alert to start counting at the first one!

Angela

Incidentally, have you noticed how many church clocks are made by Lussault, of Tiffauges? http://www.lussault.eu/
Even far beyond the Vendee you see their name on the face, or sometimes just "L.T."

[Digby]

One was for the church and one was for the king.

[dullard]

Diggers, youre just too damn clever for forums

[totty]

Just cause they cant regulate them properly

[fabbi]

I have always thought it was because when it rings out first, people think "Oh d*mn" (or French words to that effect), "I forgot to count them." But they know there is a second round coming and they are them alert to start counting at the first one!

Angela

Incidentally, have you noticed how many church clocks are made by Lussault, of Tiffauges? http://www.lussault.eu/
Even far beyond the Vendee you see their name on the face, or sometimes just "L.T."

I don't think that is the reason for them ringing twice, but I know that's exactly what I think when they start to ring!