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Rev Preb Edward Geoffrey Benson

Date of Birth: 08/12/1901

Date of Death: 05/08/1961

Age at death: 59

Trade or profession: Clerk in Holy Orders

Biographical references:

The Ringing World page 579 25/08/1961 (Obituary)
The Ringing World page 592 01/09/1961 (Appreciation)

Societies:

Cambridge University Guild
Hereford Diocesan Guild

Society offices held: Cambridge University Guild - Master 1922-4. Hereford Diocesan Guild, Hon. Secretary 1938-54, Vice-President from 1954.

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Places:

Place of Birth: Hornsey, London

Began ringing at: Gt. St. Mary's Cambridge

Tower from biographical record etc.: Berkhamsted, Herts (1921-1924); Tewksbury, Glos (1928-32); Bridgnorth, St. Leonard's, Salop (1933-6); Burghill, Heref. (1936-50); Presteign, Rad. (1950-)

Tower mentioned in obituary: Presteign

Ringing records:

Began ringing: 1920

First peal:

Plain Bob Major

Handbells at Trinity College, Cambridge

21/02/1921

Total peals rung: 124

Participation in Central Council activities:

Meetings attended: 1

YearSocietyParticipation
1945Hereford Diocesan GuildSociety Representative
1946Hereford Diocesan GuildSociety Representative
1960Hereford Diocesan GuildSociety Representative
1961Hereford Diocesan GuildSociety Representative