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The history of bellringers & bellringing - Ringers from the past

Archibald James Harris

Date of Birth26/08/1887
Date of Death28/05/1952
Date of Funeral 
Age at death65
Trade or professionMaster Painter & Decorator

Biographical references

Biographical Summary

The Ringing World page 398 20/06/1952

Societies

Midland Counties Association

Society offices held: Honorary Secretary, Leicester Branch, Midland Counties Assn. 1909-1911. President 1924-1938

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Places

Place of BirthLeicester
Began ringing atLeicester
TowersLeicester Cathedral
Location mentioned in obituaryLeicester

Performances

Notable performances: 10,192 Plain Bob Major, St. Mary, Anstey. 19th September 1908

Details of peals: Article - Ringing World - 18th April 1941

First peal

Grandsire Triples
St. Mary, Anstey
20/04/1908
Total peals rung58

Participation in Central Council activities

Meetings attended: 4

YearSocietyParticipation
1936Midland Counties AssociationSociety Representative
1937Midland Counties AssociationSociety Representative
1938Midland Counties AssociationSociety Representative
1939Midland Counties AssociationSociety Representative
1940Midland Counties AssociationSociety Representative
1941Midland Counties AssociationSociety Representative

Not in Rolls of Honour

Archibald James Harris

Date of Birth26/08/1887
Date of Death28/05/1952
Date of Funeral 
Age at death65
Trade or professionMaster Painter & Decorator

Biographical references

Biographical Summary

The Ringing World page 398 20/06/1952

Societies

Midland Counties Association

Society offices held: Honorary Secretary, Leicester Branch, Midland Counties Assn. 1909-1911. President 1924-1938

Photo

Places

Place of BirthLeicester
Began ringing atLeicester
TowersLeicester Cathedral
Location mentioned in obituaryLeicester

Performances

Notable performances: 10,192 Plain Bob Major, St. Mary, Anstey. 19th September 1908

Details of peals: Article - Ringing World - 18th April 1941

First peal

Grandsire Triples
St. Mary, Anstey
20/04/1908
Total peals rung58

Participation in Central Council activities

Meetings attended: 4

YearSocietyParticipation
1936Midland Counties AssociationSociety Representative
1937Midland Counties AssociationSociety Representative
1938Midland Counties AssociationSociety Representative
1939Midland Counties AssociationSociety Representative
1940Midland Counties AssociationSociety Representative
1941Midland Counties AssociationSociety Representative

Not in Rolls of Honour

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