This page combines information from several sources and also indicates how the society has evolved over time.
Society Name
Descriptions
From (year)
To (year)
Web site
North Notts. Association
Became part of the Southwell Diocesan Guild in 1946 [Original research by Pat Halls, subsequently taken on by John Harrison.]
1887
1945
Southwell Diocesan Guild
This one was one of four Guilds which was formed following the dissolution of the Midland Counties Association. [Original research by Pat Halls, subsequently taken on by John Harrison.]
1946
2007
Southwell and Nottingham Diocesan Guild
The name of the Southwell Diocese had been changed to the Southwell and Nottingham diocese in 2005. So the Southwell Diocesan Guild resolved to change its name to reflect the new name of the Diocese at its AGM in 2008. [Original research by Pat Halls, subsequently taken on by John Harrison.]
The AGM of the Midland Counties Association held on 7th April 1945 agreed the society should be divided into three separate societies – Derby, Leicester and Southwell – from 1 January 1946, to generate greater local interest and the advancement of ringing. For further background see the Ringing World (12th January 1996, pages 35 to 37) and entry for the Midlands Counties Guild. [Research and observations associated with the Council Library Certificates Collection by Chris Ridley.]
founded 2008 Formerly: Southwell Diocesan Guild (1946-2008); Midland Counties Association (1882-1945); North Nottinghamshire Association (1887-1945) Note: Southwell Diocesan Guild of Change Ringers 1946 to 1958; thereafter known as Southwell Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers [Research and observations associated with the Council Library Badge Collection by Chris Ridley.]
1896-1901, 03, 04, 07, 09-15, 22-38 (52nd) All photocopies except 1937. All bound in one volume
1825
Peal Book
1887-1947
Bound reduced photocopy of a book recording peals rung by the Association, together with other shorter performances. Later peals also credited to Southwell Guild
Place of Birth: Worth, Sussex Began ringing at: Worth & Crawley First peal tower: St. John the Baptist, Crawley, Sussex Towers: St. Stephen's Rochester Row S.W. 1896-1912. Cambridge 1913-1915. Saffron Walden 1915-1936 Location mentioned in obituary: Saffron Walden
Place of Birth: Rockley, Nottinghamshire Began ringing at: North Muskham First peal tower: Gamston Towers: Gamston Location mentioned in obituary: East Retford
Place of Birth: Ordsall, Notts Began ringing at: All Hallows, Ordsall First peal tower: SS. Peter & Paul, Sheffield Towers: Priory Church of SS Mary & Cuthbert, Worksop 1906 Location mentioned in obituary: Worksop
