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Society for the Archdeaconry of Stafford and associated societies

Associated societies have a green background.

Society NameDescriptionsFrom (year)To (year)Web site
Society for the Archdeanery of Stafford

[Biog has reps 1894 - 1939 probably none in Minutes] [Observations made during the compilation of this combined dataset - by Doug Hird]

Stafford Archdeaconry Society

[is this really 86/130?] [Observations made during the compilation of this combined dataset - by Doug Hird]

Society for the Archdeaconry of Stafford

The name was changed to the Lichfield and Walsall Archdeaconry Society in 1983 when the names of the deaconries were altered. [reps in biog 1891-1969, reps in minutes 1891, 2, 3 & 1928, 9 & 1947, 8] [Research by John Harrison.]

18831982
Lichfield Archdeaconry Society

[Reps in Central Council minutes 1982 - 1999] [Observations made during the compilation of this combined dataset - by Doug Hird]

19831999
Lichfield and Walsall Archdeaconry Society

Was originally formed in 1883 and known as the Society of Change Ringers for the Archdeaconry of Stafford. The name was changed after the names of the deaconries were changed. [reps in minutes 2000 - 2021. no reps in biogs] [Research by John Harrison.]

The Archdeacon of Stafford invited the leaders of the Lichfield towers to a meeting at his house in the Cathedral Close on 17th May 1883, which led to the impetus to form a Society of Change Ringers for the Archdeaconry of Stafford. A further meeting was held on 2nd June in the Cathedral belfry to which leaders of other towers in the area were invited. A draft set of rules was drawn up and interim officers were elected to act until the first Annual General Meeting. This was held on 30th June 1883 in Lichfield, with about 50 ringers attending. At the meeting a final draft of the rules was confirmed, the officers elected, and the Society of Change Ringers for the Archdeaconry of Stafford came into being.
Until late in 1979 the Diocese of Lichfield was comprised of three Archdeaconries - Salop (Shropshire, north of the River Severn), Stoke and Stafford. The transfer of Stafford from the Archdeaconry of Stafford to Stoke meant the title was no longer relevant with the loss of its main church. This resulted in the creation of the Archdeaconry of Lichfield and the subsequent change of the society name. Further changes have resulted in the society's current title. For further background see the Ringing World (24th June 1983, pages 502 and 505) and the publication Bells and Bellringing in South Staffordshire: The History of the first 100 years of the Lichfield and Walsall Archdeaconaries Society of Change Ringers by Stuart Hutchinieson/Eric Speke (undated). [Research and observations associated with the Council Library Certificates Collection by Chris Ridley.]

founded 1997 Formerly: Society for the Archdeaconry of Stafford (1883 to 1982)
Lichfield Archdeaconry Society (1982 to 1997) [Research and observations associated with the Council Library Badge Collection by Chris Ridley.]

2000https://www.lwascr.org/

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Accounts of the lives of members (Navigation at foot of page)

NamePlace(s)Other societiesDate of death
Private John Bean Roll of Honour tower: Alrewas22/08/1918
William Eggleston Roll of Honour tower: Alrewas09/01/1917
Thomas Josiah Elton Place of Birth: Bloxwich, Walsall
Began ringing at: Christ Church, Blakenhall, Staffs
First peal tower: All Saints, Bloxwich, Staffs
Towers: All Saints, Bloxwich, St. Matthew's Walsall.
Society for the Archdeanery of Stafford
Stafford Archdeaconry Society
01/07/1939
Bert Horton Place of Birth: Wolverhampton area
Began ringing at: Wood Green, Wednesbury
First peal tower: Wood Green, Wednesbury
Towers: St. Peter's, Wolverhampton; Darlaston, Staffs; Newcastle Cathedral.
Location mentioned in obituary: Wolverhampton
Stafford Archdeaconry Society20/04/1978
George Walter Hughes Place of Birth: Walsall
Began ringing at: St Matthew's, Walsall
First peal tower: St Peter's, Wolverhampton
Location mentioned in obituary: Walsall
Stafford Archdeaconry Society25/02/1991
Barnabas George Key Place of Birth: Burton-on-Trent, Staffs
Began ringing at: Wombourne, Staffs
First peal tower: Wombourne
Towers: Tettenhall, Staffs, 1937-45; Burton-on-Trent, St. Paul's, 1945-59; Gnosall, 1959-68; Hartlebury 1970-75; Tenbury Wells, 1976-83.
Location mentioned in obituary: Tenbury Wells
Midland Counties Association
Stafford Archdeaconry Society
03/12/1983
Herbert Knight Place of Birth: Gittisham, Honiton, Devon
Began ringing at: St. John, Highbridge, Som
First peal tower: St. Peter, Wolverhampton
Towers: St. Peter's Wolverhampton 1894
Location mentioned in obituary: Wolverhampton
Stafford Archdeaconry Society28/01/1959
Samuel Reeves Place of Birth: West Bromwich
Began ringing at: Christ Church W Bromwich
First peal tower: St. John the Baptist, Halesowen
Location mentioned in obituary: West Bromwich
Stafford Archdeaconry Society21/06/1914
Christopher Wallater Place of Birth: Ashton-under-Lyne
Began ringing at: Wednesbury, Staffs
First peal tower: St. Paul, Wood Green, Wednesbury
Towers: Willenhall, St. Giles 1910
Location mentioned in obituary: Willenhall
Stafford Archdeaconry Society21/09/1971

Peal Statistics

Statistics sourced from the annual reports of the Council Peal Analysis Committee will be shown here

The tables will need to be digitised first. A job for 2024.

Peal Boards

Walsall, Staffs 27/03/1901

Details

Society for the Archdeaconry of Stafford and associated societies

Associated societies have a green background.

Society NameDescriptionsFrom (year)To (year)Web site
Society for the Archdeanery of Stafford

[Biog has reps 1894 - 1939 probably none in Minutes] [Observations made during the compilation of this combined dataset - by Doug Hird]

Stafford Archdeaconry Society

[is this really 86/130?] [Observations made during the compilation of this combined dataset - by Doug Hird]

Society for the Archdeaconry of Stafford

The name was changed to the Lichfield and Walsall Archdeaconry Society in 1983 when the names of the deaconries were altered. [reps in biog 1891-1969, reps in minutes 1891, 2, 3 & 1928, 9 & 1947, 8] [Research by John Harrison.]

18831982
Lichfield Archdeaconry Society

[Reps in Central Council minutes 1982 - 1999] [Observations made during the compilation of this combined dataset - by Doug Hird]

19831999
Lichfield and Walsall Archdeaconry Society

Was originally formed in 1883 and known as the Society of Change Ringers for the Archdeaconry of Stafford. The name was changed after the names of the deaconries were changed. [reps in minutes 2000 - 2021. no reps in biogs] [Research by John Harrison.]

The Archdeacon of Stafford invited the leaders of the Lichfield towers to a meeting at his house in the Cathedral Close on 17th May 1883, which led to the impetus to form a Society of Change Ringers for the Archdeaconry of Stafford. A further meeting was held on 2nd June in the Cathedral belfry to which leaders of other towers in the area were invited. A draft set of rules was drawn up and interim officers were elected to act until the first Annual General Meeting. This was held on 30th June 1883 in Lichfield, with about 50 ringers attending. At the meeting a final draft of the rules was confirmed, the officers elected, and the Society of Change Ringers for the Archdeaconry of Stafford came into being.
Until late in 1979 the Diocese of Lichfield was comprised of three Archdeaconries - Salop (Shropshire, north of the River Severn), Stoke and Stafford. The transfer of Stafford from the Archdeaconry of Stafford to Stoke meant the title was no longer relevant with the loss of its main church. This resulted in the creation of the Archdeaconry of Lichfield and the subsequent change of the society name. Further changes have resulted in the society's current title. For further background see the Ringing World (24th June 1983, pages 502 and 505) and the publication Bells and Bellringing in South Staffordshire: The History of the first 100 years of the Lichfield and Walsall Archdeaconaries Society of Change Ringers by Stuart Hutchinieson/Eric Speke (undated). [Research and observations associated with the Council Library Certificates Collection by Chris Ridley.]

founded 1997 Formerly: Society for the Archdeaconry of Stafford (1883 to 1982)
Lichfield Archdeaconry Society (1982 to 1997) [Research and observations associated with the Council Library Badge Collection by Chris Ridley.]

2000https://www.lwascr.org/

Photo

Accounts of the lives of members (Navigation at foot of page)

NamePlace(s)Other societiesDate of death
Private John Bean Roll of Honour tower: Alrewas22/08/1918
William Eggleston Roll of Honour tower: Alrewas09/01/1917
Thomas Josiah Elton Place of Birth: Bloxwich, Walsall
Began ringing at: Christ Church, Blakenhall, Staffs
First peal tower: All Saints, Bloxwich, Staffs
Towers: All Saints, Bloxwich, St. Matthew's Walsall.
Society for the Archdeanery of Stafford
Stafford Archdeaconry Society
01/07/1939
Bert Horton Place of Birth: Wolverhampton area
Began ringing at: Wood Green, Wednesbury
First peal tower: Wood Green, Wednesbury
Towers: St. Peter's, Wolverhampton; Darlaston, Staffs; Newcastle Cathedral.
Location mentioned in obituary: Wolverhampton
Stafford Archdeaconry Society20/04/1978
George Walter Hughes Place of Birth: Walsall
Began ringing at: St Matthew's, Walsall
First peal tower: St Peter's, Wolverhampton
Location mentioned in obituary: Walsall
Stafford Archdeaconry Society25/02/1991
Barnabas George Key Place of Birth: Burton-on-Trent, Staffs
Began ringing at: Wombourne, Staffs
First peal tower: Wombourne
Towers: Tettenhall, Staffs, 1937-45; Burton-on-Trent, St. Paul's, 1945-59; Gnosall, 1959-68; Hartlebury 1970-75; Tenbury Wells, 1976-83.
Location mentioned in obituary: Tenbury Wells
Midland Counties Association
Stafford Archdeaconry Society
03/12/1983
Herbert Knight Place of Birth: Gittisham, Honiton, Devon
Began ringing at: St. John, Highbridge, Som
First peal tower: St. Peter, Wolverhampton
Towers: St. Peter's Wolverhampton 1894
Location mentioned in obituary: Wolverhampton
Stafford Archdeaconry Society28/01/1959
Samuel Reeves Place of Birth: West Bromwich
Began ringing at: Christ Church W Bromwich
First peal tower: St. John the Baptist, Halesowen
Location mentioned in obituary: West Bromwich
Stafford Archdeaconry Society21/06/1914
Christopher Wallater Place of Birth: Ashton-under-Lyne
Began ringing at: Wednesbury, Staffs
First peal tower: St. Paul, Wood Green, Wednesbury
Towers: Willenhall, St. Giles 1910
Location mentioned in obituary: Willenhall
Stafford Archdeaconry Society21/09/1971

Peal Statistics

Statistics sourced from the annual reports of the Council Peal Analysis Committee will be shown here

The tables will need to be digitised first. A job for 2024.

Peal Boards

Walsall, Staffs 27/03/1901

Details
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