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
Derby and District Association
Was in the area previously served by the Midland Counties Association. This name was changed after only one year when the Association became known as the Derbyshire Association of Change Ringers. [Research by John Harrison.]
1946 to 1947 [Research and observations associated with the Council Library Badge Collection by Chris Ridley.]
1946
1946
Derbyshire Association
This Association served Derbyshire from 1947-April 1963 when the name was changed to the Derby Diocesan Association of Church Bellringers [Research by John Harrison.]
Derbyshire Association (1947 to 1963) [Research and observations associated with the Council Library Badge Collection by Chris Ridley.]
1947
1962
Derby Diocesan Association
Formerly the Derbyshire Association of Change Ringers, whose name was changed at the AGM on April 20th 1963; it covered the same area as its predecessors. [Research by John Harrison.]
The AGM of the Midland Counties Association held on 7th April 1945 agreed the society should be divided into three separate societies - Derby, Leicester and Southwell - from 1 January 1946, to generate greater local interest and the advancement of ringing. For further background see the Ringing World (12th January 1996, pages 35 to 37) and entry for the Midlands Counties Guild. [Research and observations associated with the Council Library Certificates Collection by Chris Ridley.]
founded 1963 [Research and observations associated with the Council Library Badge Collection by Chris Ridley.]
Place of Birth: Nottingham Began ringing at: Old Basford, Nottingham First peal tower: St. Peter, Nottingham Towers: St. Giles, Sandiacre Location mentioned in obituary: Sandiacre
Place of Birth: Denton, Manchester Began ringing at: Newton le Willows First peal tower: Newton le Willows Towers: After 1952 he rang at Derby Cathedral Location mentioned in obituary: Derby
Ancient Society of College Youths Derbyshire Association
Place of Birth: Darley Dale Began ringing at: Matlock First peal tower: Eyam Towers: Matlock 1957-63, 1970-71, Darley Dale 1963-66, 1971-83, Ashford in the Water 1984-85, Corby 1985-87, Rothwell 1987-?
Ancient Society of College Youths Peterborough Diocesan Guild
Place of Birth: Alvaston, Derbyshire Began ringing at: Elvaston First peal tower: Breaston, Derbyshire Towers: St Peter, Derby and Shardlow. Location mentioned in obituary: Shardlow
