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In October 1920 a clock, made by the Midland Clock Works, Derby was instaled in St Thomas' Church Tower. It is a 'Public Clock' and it was required to 'strike the hours and be heard from a quater of a mile away. The erection of the clock will satisfy a need that had long been felt, for there is no public clock that strikes the hours nearer than the Market Hall, and the whole of Brampton will be deeply grateful to the donors.' The clock face is on the south side of the tower. However there were plans to have a face on the west side but this was shelved for financial reasons. However the outline of the face can be seen on the west side. Listen here to the clock chiming here      In August 1936 8 bells were installed in St Thomas' church tower by Messrs Taylor and Company. They were given in memory of Stephen Melland and Godfrey Melland May. The tower was not considered strong enough for the bells to be rung conventionally, so they are 'chimes', with the clappers striking the inside of the bells. Phil Riley has written a more detailed description of the bells here  Listen here to the bells being rung by Nick Riley here Opening Peel Angels from the Realms of Glory Jingle Bells Little Donkey The First Nowell           
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