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John McDonald

Date of Birth: 23/03/1938

Date of Death: 20/01/2004

Age at death: 65

Trade or profession: University Lecturer

Biographical references:

Biographical summary

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Societies:

St. Martin's Guild of Church Bell Ringers for the Diocese of Birmingham
Ancient Society of College Youths

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Places:

Place of Birth: Erdington, Birmingham

Began ringing at: Erdington Abbey

Tower from biographical record etc.: St Chad's Cathedral, Birmingham from 1967; St Martin, Birmingham from 1976.

Tower mentioned in obituary: Birmingham

Ringing records:

Began ringing: 1950

Notable performances: Conducting all the first peals of extension of Carter's Doubles (Triples to Cinques) and conducting a multi bob peal of Scientific Triples.

First peal:

Cambridge Surprise Major

Erdington Abbey

11/03/1952

Total peals rung: 555

Total peals conducted: 292

Participation in Central Council activities:

Meetings attended: 4

YearSocietyParticipation
1987St. Martin's Guild of Church Bell Ringers for the Diocese of BirminghamSociety Representative
1988St. Martin's Guild of Church Bell Ringers for the Diocese of BirminghamSociety Representative
1989St. Martin's Guild of Church Bell Ringers for the Diocese of BirminghamSociety Representative
1990St. Martin's Guild of Church Bell Ringers for the Diocese of BirminghamSociety Representative
1991St. Martin's Guild of Church Bell Ringers for the Diocese of BirminghamSociety Representative