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Oxford University Society

The oldest University Society, according to the web page. [Research by John Harrison.]

founded 1872 [Research and observations associated with the Council Library Badge Collection by Chris Ridley.]

1872

https://ouscr.org.uk/
 

 

Books in the Council Library

Total records: 4
TitleAuthorDateNotesAcquisition Number
An Index of Surnames for The Oxford University Society of Change Ringers 1872-1997 by John Spice - see 2418 belowJohn Lonsbrough (Compiler)1997Photocopied 2449
Annual Report, 1882-31972Originally published by 'Bell News', London, 1883. Reprinted for O U S C R. Centenary, 1972 1957
The Early History of the OUSCRJohn Spice1993, JanNewsletter 2114
The History of the OUSCR 1882-1904John Spicen.d.Typescript 2115
 

Accounts of the lives of society members

Records 1 to 10, of 18 
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NamePlace(s)Other societiesDate of death
Captain John Edward Acland Place of Birth: Huntsham Court, Devon
Began ringing at: Oxford
First peal tower: Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford
Location mentioned in obituary: Dorchester (Dorset)
Central Council of Church Bellringers
Salisbury Diocesan Guild
15/02/1932
Roger Ashmore Began ringing at: Bedwardine
Towers: St Pauls Cathedral
Ancient Society of College Youths
Society of Roving Ringers
15/04/2024
Rev W C Barratt Location mentioned in obituary: Dormans22/02/1944
John Edward Camp Location mentioned in obituary: OxfordAncient Society of College Youths
Central Council of Church Bellringers
 
Revd Arthur Du Boulay Hill Place of Birth: Torquay
Began ringing at: Oxford
First peal tower: Farnham, Surrey (first peal for Winchester Dioc. Guild)
Towers: Winchester Cathedral 1875; Downton, Wilts (Vicar)1882-1898; East Bridgford, Notts. (Rector) 1898-1927; Northchurch, Herts, 1928-1938.
Location mentioned in obituary: East Bridgford
Salisbury Diocesan Guild
Winchester Diocesan Guild
19/10/1938
Stephen John Ivin Place of Birth: Northampton.
Began ringing at: Houghton Conquest
First peal tower: Stagsden
Location mentioned in obituary: Bedford & Oxford
Ancient Society of College Youths
Bedfordshire Association
Central Council of Church Bellringers
07/01/2010
Dr Donald Richard Marshall Place of Birth: Bradford, Yorks
Began ringing at: Bradford Cathedral
First peal tower: Silsden, Yorks
Towers: Bangor, Gwynedd (St David) 1960-87
Towers: Beaumaris 2004-22
Towers: Dundee Cathedral 1950-56
Towers: Oxford / Reading (various) 1958-60
Towers: St Andrews & Dundee Cathedral 1950-56
North Wales Association
Society of Royal Cumberland Youths
04/01/2023
Rodney Brian Meadows Place of Birth: Norbury, London
Began ringing at: New College, Oxford
First peal tower: Badsey, Worcs
Towers: St Augustine, Kilburn, London from 1947 and Westminster Abbey from 1959.
Location mentioned in obituary: Kilburn
Ancient Society of College Youths
St. Paul's Cathedral Guild of Ringers
15/03/2002
Harry Miles Began ringing at: Shipton, Oxon
First peal tower: Shipton, Oxon
Towers: Oxford, St. Giles & Christ Church; Lelant & Carbis Bay, Cornwall
Truro Diocesan Guild01/03/2000
Elizabeth Robbins Place of Birth: Tunstall, Kent
First peal tower: in hand
Location mentioned in obituary: Tamworth
14/03/2013
 

Central Council Reps

Records 1 to 10, of 88 
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YearCC Reps
1929 Harry Miles
1930 Harry Miles
1931 Harry Miles
1932 Harry Miles
1933 Harry Miles
1934 Harry Miles
1935 Harry Miles, Revd Canon Charles Elliot Wigg
1936Revd Canon Charles Elliot Wigg
1937Revd Canon Charles Elliot Wigg
1938Revd Canon Charles Elliot Wigg