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John Henry Crampion

Date of Birth: 20/02/1911

Date of Death: 07/07/2000

Date of Funeral:  

Age at death: 89

Circumstances of death: Heart attack

Trade or profession: Insurance Agent

Biographical references:

Biographical summary

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Societies:

Essex Association
Ancient Society of College Youths

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Places:

Place of Birth: Woodford, Essex

Began ringing at: Woodford

Tower from biographical record etc.: Wanstead 1935-1946, Leytonstone 1946-1957, St Paul's Cathedral from 1946 and Westminster Abbey from 1950 to 1991.

Tower mentioned in obituary: London (St Paul’s Cathedral)

Ringing records:

Began ringing: 1925

Notable performances: Jack was a member of band for the first peal of Spliced Surprise Royal (St Magnus, London 25.7.1931); he rang 12,740 Plain Bob Royal (Prittlewell 7.8.1950). He rang about 40 peals with William Pye's band.

Details of peals: He circled the tower to peals at St Paul's Cathedral, London.

First peal:

Stedman Caters

St. Mary, Walthamstow

30/11/1929

Total peals rung: 506

Participation in Central Council activities:

Meetings attended: 9

YearSocietyParticipation
1954Essex AssociationSociety Representative
1955Essex AssociationSociety Representative
1956Essex AssociationSociety Representative
1957Essex AssociationSociety Representative
1958Essex AssociationSociety Representative
1959Essex AssociationSociety Representative
1960Essex AssociationSociety Representative
1961Essex AssociationSociety Representative
1962Essex AssociationSociety Representative