Doncaster and District Society

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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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Doncaster and District Society

Members ring at churches within a 15 mile radius of Doncaster [Research by John Harrison.]

This is a society comprised of bellringers who ring at churches within a 15-mile radius of Doncaster. The aim is to (a) further church service ringing; (b) encourage and cultivate the scientific art of change ringing; and (c) to promote good fellowship amongst ringers. Further background can be found in the Ringing World 26th February 2021. [Research and observations associated with the Council Library Certificates Collection by Chris Ridley.]

1921

https://www.doncasterringers.co.uk/

Books in the Council Library

Total records: 3

Title	Author	Date	Notes	Acquisition Number
			1923 (3rd)	1824
Rules		c.1970	Folded card	2472
Doncaster and District Society of Change Ringers A Centenary History	Edward C Steele (Ted)	2021	illustrated	4165

Accounts of the lives of society members

Total records: 1

Name	Place(s)	Other societies	Date of death
Harold Walker	Place of Birth: Doncaster Began ringing at: Doncaster First peal tower: Arksey Towers: Lincoln Cathedral 1928-30, York Minster 1934-36, Whitley Bay 1936-39 Location mentioned in obituary: York (Minster)		04/02/1979

Central Council Reps

Total records: 3

Year	CC Reps
1927	Harold Walker
1928	Harold Walker
1929	Harold Walker