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The history of bellringers & bellringing - Ringers from the past

Samuel James Hughes

Date of Birth19/08/1864
Date of Death06/02/1948
Date of Funeral 
Age at death83
Trade or professionIron Moulder

Biographical references

Biographical Summary

Societies

Dudley and District Guild

Society offices held: Honorary Treasurer, Dudley & District Guild 1923-1948

Photo

Places

Place of BirthCoalbrookdale, Shropshire
Began ringing atHoly Trinity, Coalbrookdale
TowersSt. Thomas, Dudley 1897-1905; Old Church, Smethwick 1905-1907 and 1921-1934

Performances

Notable performances: Took part in first peal at Brierly Hill, Staffs, 3rd January 1900.

First peal

Grandsire Triples
Holy Trinity, Coalbrookdale
29/01/1894
Total peals rung108

Participation in Central Council activities

Meetings attended: 8

YearSocietyParticipation
1922Dudley and District GuildSociety Representative
1923Dudley and District GuildSociety Representative
1924Dudley and District GuildSociety Representative
1925Dudley and District GuildSociety Representative
1926Dudley and District GuildSociety Representative
1927Dudley and District GuildSociety Representative
1928Dudley and District GuildSociety Representative
1929Dudley and District GuildSociety Representative
1930Dudley and District GuildSociety Representative
1931Dudley and District GuildSociety Representative
1932Dudley and District GuildSociety Representative

Not in Rolls of Honour

Samuel James Hughes

Date of Birth19/08/1864
Date of Death06/02/1948
Date of Funeral 
Age at death83
Trade or professionIron Moulder

Biographical references

Biographical Summary

Societies

Dudley and District Guild

Society offices held: Honorary Treasurer, Dudley & District Guild 1923-1948

Photo

Places

Place of BirthCoalbrookdale, Shropshire
Began ringing atHoly Trinity, Coalbrookdale
TowersSt. Thomas, Dudley 1897-1905; Old Church, Smethwick 1905-1907 and 1921-1934

Performances

Notable performances: Took part in first peal at Brierly Hill, Staffs, 3rd January 1900.

First peal

Grandsire Triples
Holy Trinity, Coalbrookdale
29/01/1894
Total peals rung108

Participation in Central Council activities

Meetings attended: 8

YearSocietyParticipation
1922Dudley and District GuildSociety Representative
1923Dudley and District GuildSociety Representative
1924Dudley and District GuildSociety Representative
1925Dudley and District GuildSociety Representative
1926Dudley and District GuildSociety Representative
1927Dudley and District GuildSociety Representative
1928Dudley and District GuildSociety Representative
1929Dudley and District GuildSociety Representative
1930Dudley and District GuildSociety Representative
1931Dudley and District GuildSociety Representative
1932Dudley and District GuildSociety Representative

Not in Rolls of Honour

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