This page combines information from several sources and also indicates how the society has evolved over time.
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Sheffield and District Society
Listed in Ernest Morris's book 'The History and Art of Change Ringing' page 636. Presumably became part of the Yorkshire Association. [Original research by Pat Halls, subsequently taken on by John Harrison.]
Place of Birth: Horncastle First peal tower: Gainsborough Location mentioned in obituary: Bolsover Location mentioned in obituary: Chesterfield Location mentioned in obituary: St Peter at Arches
Central Northants Association Chester Diocesan Guild East Derbyshire Association of Church Bellringers Ely Diocesan Association Lincoln Diocesan Guild Midland Counties Association North Lincoln Association Yorkshire Association
Place of Birth: Rotherham Began ringing at: Eastwood, Rotherham First peal tower: Eastwood, Rotherham Towers: Subsequently attached to Whiston, Yorkshire from 1939 to 1969; Market Weighton from 1969 to 1976; Inveraray 1976 to 1991; Milnthorpe from 1991 to 1999. Location mentioned in obituary: Rotherham & Inveraray
Ancient Society of College Youths Central Council of Church Bellringers Yorkshire Association
Place of Birth: Lewes, Sussex Began ringing at: Beccles, Suffolk First peal tower: Christ Church, Epsom Towers: Ewell, St. Martin's, Epsom, Sheffield Cathedral Location mentioned in obituary: Sheffield