Devon, providing a total of 237 between 1754 and 1780. Abraham Bilbie (1729–1773) Abraham took over the business in Chew Stoke from his father Thomas for five years, during which time he was responsible for 35 bells including rings of six for South Wraxall, Winscombe and Portishead. William Bilbie (1730–1789) William was the third son of Thomas and was in charge of the Chew Stoke foundry from 1775–1790, during which time he produced 79 bells. John Bilbie of Axbridge (1736–1767) John Bilbie had a workshop in Axbridge where he made longcase clocks. An example can be seen in the King John's Hunting Lodge Museum. Edward Bilbie IV (1766–1796) Edward Bilbie made longcase clocks which were known for their engraved decoration to the dial centre. Thomas Webb Bilbie (1758–1829) and James Fear Bilbie (1763–1819) Thomas and James were unable to adapt the business and compete with increasing competition. The Chew Stoke bell foundry declined, casting 25 bells between 1791 and 1811. Thomas Castleman Bilbie of Cullompton (1758–1813) Thomas Castleman Bilbie was the fourth generation of bellfounders and continued the business in Cullompton, casting 198 bells between 1781 and 1814. References Bell foundries of the United Kingdom History of Somerset English clockmakers English families