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Robert W Whittington

Date of Birth: 18/03/1868

Date of Death: 01/06/1957

Age at death: 89

Trade or profession: Electrical Engineer

Biographical references:

The Ringing World page 385 14/06/1957 (Ref type not yet noted)

Societies:

Guildford Diocesan Guild

Society offices held: Founder member of Guildford Diocesan Guild

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Places:

Place of Birth: Ewhurst, Surrey

Began ringing at: SS. Peter & Paul, Ewhurst

Tower from biographical record etc.: St. Nicholas, Cranleigh

Tower mentioned in obituary: Cranleigh

Ringing records:

Began ringing: 1876

Notable performances: 17th March 1950, Took part in ringing a quarter peal of Grandsire Triples at Ewhurst to celebrate his eighty-second birthday.

First peal:

Plain Bob Minor

SS. Peter & Paul, Ewhurst

10/02/1906

Total peals rung: 14

Participation in Central Council activities:

YearSocietyParticipation
1928Guildford Diocesan GuildSociety Representative
1929Guildford Diocesan GuildSociety Representative