Date of Birth: 13/08/1873

Date of Death: 24/12/1956

Age at death: 83

Trade or profession: Clerk in Holy Orders

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Societies:

Society offices held: General Secretary, Salisbury Diocesan Guild 1912-1956 President, Oxford University Society.

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Place of Birth: Kingston Magna, Dorset

Began ringing at: Kingston Magna

Tower from biographical record etc.: Cheltenham 1898-9

Tower mentioned in obituary: Poole

Ringing records:

Began ringing: 1888

Notable performances: Gave the first official broadcast on change ringing Sept 28. Rang in the first handbell peal of Plain Bob Royal recorded in the College Youths peal book. Rang bells in eleven countries including Egypt and Cyprus. Took part in the first peal rung by Royal Arch Masons. Held Grand Lodge office in Freemasonry. Member of the Worshipful Company of Musicians.

First peal:

Plain Bob Major

Cambridge (handbells)

01/12/1896

Total peals rung: 16

Participation in Central Council activities:

Offices held: Convener of the Literature & Broadcasting Committee to 1956

Meetings attended: 33