Anniversary of storm tragedy on Exeter church tower Exeter Express and Echo It was there 189 years ago that storms brought tragedy. Thanks to Exeter Memories we are reminded that on June 10 1826, the church tower was struck by lightning and four bell ringers were injured and one killed. The team werein the process of ringing a ...
Norfolk and Norwich groups gather to celebrate their religion Norfolk Eastern Daily Press Along with the exhibits, teams of bell ringers from around the country can be seen from 11.30am to 2.30pm today and 1pm-4pm tomorrow at St Peter Mancroft church. The weekend will conclude tomorrow with a closing ceremony at St Stephen's Church from ...
Queen honours Torquay swim coach and Teignmouth prison worker in birthday list Torquay Herald Express A FORMER Torquay Grammar School boy has been awarded a British Empire Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for services to young people and bellringing. Donald Roberts, 84, has been recognised for his 'extraordinary commitment to swimming' ...
Listen to God's song ringing true Mid Columbia Tri City Herald And mixed into their magical moment, various wedding songs swoosh and surround the ceremony, accenting its solemnity and celebration. A prelude ... And the good news is that this bridegroom is pledged to be married to the beloved, his church, for whom ...
Bellringer starts challenge living in Long Clawson Church bell tower for a week Melton Times John Adcock (64) hopes to raise about £2,000 for Age UK Leicester Shire and Rutland from his efforts at St Remigius Church in the village. He is living in a tiny space which is only 12ft square and will leave only to use the toilet downstairs in the ...
Hastings and Rother U3A Bexhill Observer Blue Badge guide Clive Richardson's illustrated talk 'Dickensian and Historic Rochester' gave members of Hastings and Rother U3A many reasons to visit the Medway town of Rochester. To celebrate the life of one of its former illustrious residents ...
School bell gets new home after ringing daily since 1859 Oxford Mail BICESTER'S oldest primary school will ring the changes as it moves its 156-year-old bell to a new site. St Edburg's Church of England School in Cemetery Road yesterday took down the school bell, which has been rung every day since opening in 1859 ...