East Derbyshire Association of Church Bellringers and associated societies

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This page combines information from several sources and also indicates how the society has evolved over time.

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East Derbyshire Association of Church Bellringers

Founded at Clay Cross with members drawn from a dozen or so surrounding towers. Changed its name to East Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Association in 1929 and to East Derbyshire & West Nottinghamshire Association in 1963 [Research by John Harrison.]

1887

1928

East Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Association of Church Bellringers

Formerly the East Derbyshire Association. The name change reflected the affiliation of towers across the county border in Nottinghamshire. [Research by John Harrison.]

1929

1962

East Derbyshire and West Nottinghamshire Association

Formerly the East Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Association . The name was changed to reflect the fact that only towers in the western fringe of Nottinghamshire were affiliated. [Research by John Harrison.]

Formerly: East Derbyshire Association (1887 to 1928)
East Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Association (1928 to 1963) [Research and observations associated with the Council Library Badge Collection by Chris Ridley.]

1963

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Accounts of the lives of society members

Total records: 2

Name	Place(s)	Other societies	Date of death
Wilson Allin	Location mentioned in obituary: Sutton-in-Ashfield		12/04/1939
George W Bemrose	Place of Birth: Horncastle First peal tower: Gainsborough Location mentioned in obituary: Bolsover Location mentioned in obituary: Chesterfield Location mentioned in obituary: St Peter at Arches	Central Northants Association Chester Diocesan Guild Ely Diocesan Association Lincoln Diocesan Guild Midland Counties Association North Lincoln Association Sheffield and District Society Yorkshire Association	25/11/1919