The invention of bell chimes is attributed to the ancient Chinese around 3,000 years ago. They were initially used as a means of communication and signaling, especially in religious ceremonies and timekeeping. Gradually, bell chimes evolved into Musical Instruments with more complex designs and purposes.
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The Tubular bells (or Chimes) originated in the 1880s
A shaped piece of brass that chimes when you shake it
In England
The main bell, Big Ben, chimes every hour on the hour. The clock also chimes every quarter hour using other bells.
Wind-chimes.
who invented the bell
Wind Chimes are actually though to be invented in Southeast Asia. Some of the earlier examples of wind chimes were found in areas of Egypt, but the earliest examples were found in Southeast Asia, from as far back as 3000 BC. I've included a link to a video about the history of wind chimes, which may also be helpful to you.
Wind Chimes were found from as early as 3000 BC in parts of Southeast Asia. They're have been many different styles, and incarnations of wind chimes since then, but those are thought to be the first.
Big Ben is a bell in a clock at the Palace of Westminster. It chimes the hours.
Vocal Group from Toronto, Canada who recorded 'Terry'