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Denis Noel Layton ARCS,DIC,AInstP

Date of Birth: 29/12/1925

Date of Death: 28/02/2023

Trade or profession: Scientist & Company Director

Biographical references:

Societies:

Worcester and Districts Association
Surrey Association
Ancient Society of College Youths
Guildford Diocesan Guild
University of London Society

Society offices held: University of Lonodn Society: Master 1945-46 & 1948-52, President 1952-58, Vice President 1958+

Places:

Place of Birth: Dulwich, London

Began ringing at: Banstead, Surrey

Towers from biographical record etc.: Edgbaston 1958-60

 : Kingswinsford 1960+

 : Stourbridge 1953-55

Ringing records:

Began ringing: 1943

First peal:

Plain Bob Major (in hand)

Christchurch Vestry, Regent's Park, London

10/11/1944

Total peals rung: 100

Total peals conducted: 52

Tower bell peals rung: 93

Tower bell peals conducted: 51

Handbell peals rung: 7

Handbell peals conducted: 1

Participation in Central Council activities:

Meetings attended: 7

YearSocietyParticipation
1956University of London SocietySociety Representative
1957University of London SocietySociety Representative
1958University of London SocietySociety Representative
1959University of London SocietySociety Representative
1960University of London SocietySociety Representative
1961University of London SocietySociety Representative
1962University of London SocietySociety Representative
1963University of London SocietySociety Representative
1964University of London SocietySociety Representative
1965University of London SocietySociety Representative