This page combines information from several sources and also indicates how the society has evolved over time.
Society Name
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St. James Guild
Founded after a peal of Belfast Surprise Major, after which there was a ‘Grand High Feast’. The founder members were the 8 ringers in the peal, plus the 2 who prepared the Feast! [Original research by Pat Halls, subsequently taken on by John Harrison.]
Place of Birth: Cottingham, E Riding Location mentioned in obituary: Cripplegate, St Giles Location mentioned in obituary: East Retford Location mentioned in obituary: Oxford, Mary Mag Location mentioned in obituary: St Pauls Cathedral
Ancient Society of College Youths Central Council of Church Bellringers Oxford University Society
29/05/2025
Peal board photos
Total records: 2
Lutton 21/05/1995
Rochester, New York, USA 30/11/2018
Peals
For those who have a pealbase login, the society analysis has totals since 1910.