North Bucks Branch Archive Project

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The Branch web site contains up to date information about ringing in North Bucks. Much of the information formerly in this site can now be found there.

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News from Bletchley

The Fenny Stratford and Bletchley newspaper from the end of Victoria's reign provides a detailed insight into the formation of the Bletchley band

A new newspaper in the 1930's continues the story.
TowerDedicationBellsmp3
Maids MoretonSt Edmund6
 
Peals34
Quarters129
Members7

Fastest peal

TimeDate
2h, 32mDecember 12, 1992
2h, 39mNovember 2, 1974

Longest peal(s)

Branch events here:

DateEventNotes
August 20, 2016Branch Practice 
June 7, 2014Summer Social & Striking Competition 
October 16, 2010Branch Practice 
June 7, 2008Summer Social 
February 20, 2004Branch Practice 
June 8, 2002Quarterly MeetingNote change of date
April 28, 2000Beginners Striking Competition 
Photos
1906
1234

Who has circled the tower to peals:

Who has rung the most peals here:

RingerPealsMost Recent
Herbert Jones9December 30, 1950
Raymond A Vickers9February 28, 2013
William A Yates8October 28, 1995
George W Holland8November 2, 1974
Richard W Yates6November 2, 1996
Ellis Nichols5December 30, 1950
Andrew Haseldine5February 28, 2013
Julie A Haseldine5February 28, 2013
Mark Regan4March 1, 1996
James Linnell4August 5, 1995
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 Documented NoteDocumented Note SourceRecorded NoteWeightDiameterCast by
1   4 - 1 - 1327Taylor in 1950
2   4 - 3 - 1028¼Taylor in 1950
3   5 - 2 - 1230¼Taylor in 1950
4   5 - 3 - 2031⅜Taylor in 1950
5   7 - 1 - 2334⅜Taylor in 1950
6GDove 10 - 3 - 2039½Taylor in 1950

Classification from "Bellframes - A Practical Guide to Inspection and Recording - C J Pickford 1993"