North Bucks Branch Archive Project

Handbell performance

The archives bring together published details of ringing. Most details are from Annual Reports or The Ringing World but the local newspapers and peal boards often provide interesting extra information. More-►

The Society of Royal Cumberland Youths

24 May 1925

5056 changes of Plain Bob Major

2 hours, 18 mins

Composed by: F Bennett

1-2 - John Sparrow

3-4 - Walter Ayre

5-6 - John D Matthews Conductor

7-8 - Cecil J Matthews

Umpire: W. Sear. This, the first handbell peal in North Bucks, was rung at the home of the conductor's parents on the occasion of their golden wedding.