Ringing World 5130 (21 August 2009)
Front Cover: The National 12 Bell 2009 by Paul Carless
A full account of this year's competition. The National 12 Bell Striking Contest Final is one of the biggest days in the ringing calendar. For many, it is the pinnacle in ringing with the nation’s top nine teams battling it out for the Taylor Trophy. For others it’s an excuse to catch up with old friends and make new ones over a few beers, generally speaking there’s something for everyone.
Letters
English Heritage and Bells - Mark Regan
The Central Council responds to EH - Tony Smith
Talley Ho! - John Eisel
He does it his way - Colin Conway
Memories of Stephen Wood - Mary Bliss
Omnibus matters ... ding, ding - Rex Corke
Chatham, Kent, Victoria Tower - Tim Wraight
The dawn of DUSCR - Dennis Ellisdon
Tarnished Campanology - Deryck Talbot
Certification is useless - Colin Spreadbury
From the E-Lists A round-up from the internet compiled by John Camp
Ringers born before John Lennon?
The world's largest bells
Comments and updates on Alan Blair's list last week, from Carl Scott Zimmermann
Potty Protests in Liguria
Residents of the village protested at the silencing of their bells at night by taking to the streets banging pots and pans.
Ten (and a re-hang) in 24 hours – a new record!
Ten peals in 24 hours at Pig-le-Tower.
Obituaries
Walter Champion
What's up that tower?
Chris Pickford investigates Morley Town Hall, Yorkshire with its heavy Warner chime.
Up the spiral staircase
A review of the new recruitment DVD put togerher by Drew Craddock and Emma Golby-Kirk - a giant leap for ringing.
WWI veteran Henry Allingham laid to rest in Brighton
The funeral of Henry Allingham, one of the last veterans of the First World War and the world’s oldest man, took place on 30th July at St Nicholas of Myra, Brighton, East Sussex.
Centenary at St Stephen in Brannel
In 1909 the old Rudhall six at St Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall, were recast by Taylor’s into a magnificent 13cwt eight, which sound much heavier and are arguably the best in the country for their weight.
