Date of Birth: 09/06/1876

Date of Death: 27/10/1960

Age at death: 84

Trade or profession: Builder

Biographical references:

Scan of information sheet

Societies:

Places:

Place of Birth: Cogenhoe, Northants

Began ringing at: Cogenhoe

Tower from biographical record etc.: St Paul's, Bedford (1893-1895); Crawley, Sussex (1895-1897); St. Mary's, Hornsey (1914-1922); Barnet Parish Church

Tower mentioned in obituary: Cogenhoe

Ringing records:

Began ringing: 1889

Notable performances: First Surprise peal in City of London. 'John' Name peals of London, Superlative and Stedman Cinques. 3x12 Bell peals in 24 hours on 2 occasions at the Waterloo Tower, Quex Park, Birchington, Kent. First peal of Rochester Surprise at Christchurch, Southgate.

First peal:

Kent Treble Bob Major

St. Peter, Irthlingborough, Northants

31/03/1894

Total peals rung: 340

Tower bell peals rung: 340

Participation in Central Council activities:

Meetings attended: 8