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William Holmes

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Societies:

Durham and Newcastle Diocesan Association

Society offices held: He was Assistant Secretary for the Durham & Newcastle Association from 1900-1903 and served on the Committee for 18 years

Places:

Place of Birth: Mirfield, Yorkshire

Began ringing at: Mirfield

Tower from biographical record etc.: St. John's, Newcastle, Newcastle Cathedral and Jesmond

Ringing records:

Began ringing: 1887

Notable performances: He called the first peal, Kent Treble Bob Royal, on Newcastle Cathedral bells

First peal:

Kent Treble Bob Royal

Mirfield

06/04/1889

Participation in Central Council activities:

YearSocietyParticipation
1898Durham and Newcastle Diocesan AssociationSociety Representative
1899Durham and Newcastle Diocesan AssociationSociety Representative
1900Durham and Newcastle Diocesan AssociationSociety Representative
1901Durham and Newcastle Diocesan AssociationSociety Representative
1902Durham and Newcastle Diocesan AssociationSociety Representative
1903Durham and Newcastle Diocesan AssociationSociety Representative
1904Durham and Newcastle Diocesan AssociationSociety Representative
1905Durham and Newcastle Diocesan AssociationSociety Representative