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Scottish Association
A proposal to have a Scottish Association was first raised by Cleveland Ellis in 1899. The idea was raised again over the years, including by John Goldsmith (Secretary of the recently formed Guildford Diocesan Guild) when visiting Scotland in January 1932, and this led to an inaugural meeting taking place at St Mary's Edinburgh on 23rd April 1932. Between 40 and 50 ringers from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leith, Alloa, Dundee and Paisley attended. Further background can be found in A History of Change Ringing in Scotland by Simon Aves (2017). [Research and observations associated with the Council Library Certificates Collection by Chris Ridley.]
founded 1932 [Research and observations associated with the Council Library Badge Collection by Chris Ridley.]
Newsletter. 'News Flyer' 'Scottish Bell, The' April 1979, Summer and Autumn 1979, Spring and Autumn 1980, Feb, May and Autumn 1981, Spring 1982, Spring 1984, Autumn 1986, Jul and Nov 1987, Nov 1988, Jun and 1989 No 1 (28.ix.19960 - No 5 (9.v.1998). Issue 1 (Jun 1998 - Issue 12 (Christmas 2000)
Location mentioned in obituary: Bath Location mentioned in obituary: Edinburgh (St Cuthbert) Location mentioned in obituary: Frome Location mentioned in obituary: York Minster
Place of Birth: London Began ringing at: Sherborne St John and Basingstoke First peal tower: Cubitt Town Towers: Subsequently attached to St Luke's Chelsea from 1946 to 1950; and St Mary's Cathedral Edinburgh from 1950 to 2001. Location mentioned in obituary: Edinburgh
Place of Birth: Edinburgh Began ringing at: St. Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh First peal tower: Ide in Devon. Towers: St. Cuthbert's Edinburgh Location mentioned in obituary: Edinburgh
