The historic bell of the 172-year-old CSI Garrison Wesley Church in Trimulgherry, Secunderabad Cantonment, is ready to ring again. Restoration work on its 80-foot-high bell tower is almost complete. Experts used traditional heritage conservation methods, following lime-and-mortar techniques. This keeps the church’s original style intact. The church, run by the Church of South India, Diocese of Medak, is a beautiful example of Carpenter Gothic architecture, known for simple grace without heavy decoration. It still has its original lime-mortar walls and wooden flooring. Rev. William Burgess founded Wesleyan Churches in Hyderabad in the 1800s. The church’s cornerstone was laid in 1853, but it was completed by him in 1881. A tragedy struck in 1892 when a ship carrying the church’s intended bell sank off Portugal. Mrs. Lillian Burgess, her son, and a missionary also died. Earlier this year, the church leaders decided to restore the bell tower and raise its height from 20 to nearly 80 feet in her memory. A new bell was installed to honor sacrifice and faith. Sudesh Kumar, Bishop’s Commission Secretary, said the restoration maintains the church’s strength and sanctity. Long-time member Chilkuri Shyamala called the bell a “silent witness” to missionary sacrifice and faith, inspiring worshippers to remember and honor the past. Property secretary Sanjeev Tenali called the work a “sacred responsibility” and a chance to preserve this heritage. This is the church’s second major restoration after work completed in 2015 by traditional experts from Kanyakumari. The bell tower stands as a symbol of history, faith, and hope for future generations.