Date of Birth: 05/04/1903

Date of Death: 20/05/1995

Date of Funeral: 26/05/1995

Age at death: 92

Circumstances of death: respiratory ptoblems

Trade or profession: Foreman with Nottinghamshire County Council

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Place of Birth: Rockley, Nottinghamshire

Began ringing at: North Muskham

Tower from biographical record etc.: Gamston

Tower mentioned in obituary: East Retford

Ringing records:

Began ringing: 1924

Notable performances: His notable achievements include: peal of 7200 Treble Bob Minor in 10 methods (Gamston, 2.3 1957); rang in many first peals for both the Southwell Guild and North Notts Association including Forward Major and Gainsborough Little Bob Major; rang in a peal for the Coronation of George VI, starting at 6am (Plain Bob Major, Sutton-onTrent, 12.5.1937).

First peal:

3 Minor methods

Gamston

23/03/1929

Total peals rung: 477

Participation in Central Council activities:

Meetings attended: 0