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Frank Donald Boreham

Frank Donald Boreham (Known as Don.)

Date of Birth: 27/09/1908

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Biographical summary

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Oxford Diocesan Guild

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Place of Birth: High Wycombe area

Began ringing at:

Tower from biographical record etc.: He was a member of Hughenden tower 1925-1929 and again 1949-1954. Between 1930 and 1947 he was an unattached member and in 1948 he was attached to High Wycombe.

Ringing records:

Notable performances: In 1937 he rang in the only peal to be rung on the Gillett 12 at St. Mary-le-Bow. He also rang in two or three of the long lengths of Grandsire Caters at Appleton.

Details of peals: He rang 33 peals at High Wycombe between 1928 and 1948. Many of these were Stedman. There were 4 peals of Maximus, 18 of Cinques, 2 of Royal and 9 of Caters. His father rang in 9 of these peals. Don usually rang round the back end.

First peal:

Participation in Central Council activities:

Meetings attended: 7

YearSocietyParticipation
1948Oxford Diocesan GuildSociety Representative
1949Oxford Diocesan GuildSociety Representative
1950Oxford Diocesan GuildSociety Representative
1951Oxford Diocesan GuildSociety Representative
1952Oxford Diocesan GuildSociety Representative
1953Oxford Diocesan GuildSociety Representative
1954Oxford Diocesan GuildSociety Representative
1955Oxford Diocesan GuildSociety Representative
1956Oxford Diocesan GuildSociety Representative