This page combines information from several sources and also indicates how the society has evolved over time.
Society Name
Descriptions
From (year)
To (year)
Web site
Kent County Association
The Association was formed at a meeting held in the Chapter House of Canterbury Cathedral on Whit Monday 18th May 1880 attended by around 150 ringers from all parts of the county. A resolution proposed by the Bishop of Dover 'That in the opinion of this meeting it is desirable that an Association for the cultivation of change-ringing be formed for this county'. This was carried unanimously. A fuller history can be found in Ringing World (16th May 1980, pages 413, 414, 431 and 432). [Research and observations associated with the Council Library Certificates Collection by Chris Ridley.]
founded 1880 [Research and observations associated with the Council Library Badge Collection by Chris Ridley.]
Kent County Association of Change Ringers A service of thanksgiving and dedication
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Canterbury Cathedral
3.iv.1972
Kent County Association of Change Ringers A service of thanksgiving and dedication
1044
Canterbury Cathedral
15.v.1980
Kent County Association of Change Ringers Centenary Service
1044
Form of Divine Service to be used at meetings
1912
1044
Form of Divine Service to be used at meetings
1932
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Form of Divine Service to be used at meetings
Post 1932
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Newsletter
No 1 (May 1982) - No 3 (May 1983), May 1984, 'The Lurker' No 1 (Dec 1986), No 1 (Dec 1988) No 50 (May 2001), Jan, May, Aug, Nov 2002, May, Aug, Dec 2003, Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec 2004 - 2010, Mar, Jun 2011 Sep 2011 - Mar 2015 Published online quarterly
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Newsletter
1 (Jan? 1988) - 12 (Oct1990), 14 (Apr 1991), 15 (Jul 1991), Jan 2001- Oct 2003 (22 issues), Oct 2006, Jan 2007 - Jul 2008 (7 issues), Apr 2009
1883
The Belfry
Quarterly magazine - Newsletter No 41 (Apr 1960) – No 49 (Apr 1963)
1754
The Belfry
Newsletter No 1 (Jan1982) - No 5 (Jan 1983) 'The Belfry' (reincarnation) (Apr 1983) - Issue 93 (Jan 2012) In two bound vols Issues 94 and 95 (Nov 2013) Loose
