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Henry Osbourne Baker

Henry Osbourne Baker (Known as Harry.)

Date of Birth: 01/01/1908

Date of Death: 14/09/1969

Age at death: 61

Trade or profession:

Biographical references:

The Ringing World page 758 26/09/1969 (Notice)
The Ringing World page 829 24/10/1969 (Peal/QP footnote)
The Ringing World page 844 31/10/1969 (Obituary)
The Ringing World page 889 14/11/1969 (Obituary)

Societies:

Chester Diocesan Guild

Society offices held: Hon Sec - also Treasurer

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Places:

Place of Birth: Bridgnorth, Salop

Began ringing at: Bridgnorth

Tower mentioned in obituary: Chester

Ringing records:

Notable performances: Rang in 21,600 Bristol Surprise at Over, Cheshire, 4th November 1950.

First peal:

Plain Bob Minor

Chelmarsh, Salop

19/12/1925

Total peals rung: 396

Participation in Central Council activities:

Offices held: Member of Towes & Belfries Committee 1967-

YearSocietyParticipation
1934Chester Diocesan GuildSociety Representative
1960Chester Diocesan GuildSociety Representative
1961Chester Diocesan GuildSociety Representative
1962Chester Diocesan GuildSociety Representative
1963Chester Diocesan GuildSociety Representative
1964Chester Diocesan GuildSociety Representative
1965Chester Diocesan GuildSociety Representative
1966Chester Diocesan GuildSociety Representative
1967Chester Diocesan GuildSociety Representative
1968Chester Diocesan GuildSociety Representative
1969Chester Diocesan GuildSociety Representative