Mrs Dorothy Eva Beamish Nee Lewis.

Date of Birth: 11/08/1899

Date of Death: 05/03/1990

Age at death: 90

Trade or profession: School Mistress

Biographical references:

Societies:

Society offices held: She was President of the Coventry Diocesan Guild from 1969 - 1972, acting as hostess to the Central Council during its visit to Leamington Spa in 1971. She was a Vice-President of the West Midlands District of the Ladies' Guild and later President of the Western District of the Ladies Guild for some years.

Places:

Place of Birth: Nuneaton

Began ringing at: Chilvers Coton

Tower mentioned in obituary: Midsomer Norton

Ringing records:

Began ringing: 1916

Notable performances: Dorothy rang several notable peals including one of London Surprise Major at Chilvers Coton on 4th February 1950 by an entirely local band, all of whom had been born within a mile of the church.

First peal:

St. Nicolas, Nuneaton

04/10/1923

Total peals rung: 149

Tower bell peals rung: 147

Handbell peals rung: 2

Participation in Central Council activities:

Meetings attended: 28