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
St. James' Society
So-called as its meetings were held at St. James Clerkenwell. Became the London County Association in 1903. [Original research by Pat Halls, subsequently taken on by John Harrison.]
1824
1902
London County Association (1903-1928)
The LCA began life as the St. James Society in 1824 as its meetings were held at St. James Clerkenwell. After it expanded in 1903 it became known as the London County Association. It was wound up at a meeting in the crypt of St. Clement Danes on February 10th 2007. [Original research by Pat Halls, subsequently taken on by John Harrison.]
The Association began its life as the St James' Society in February 1824 which itself appears to have been derived from the earlier St James' Youths. Early meetings of the Society took place at St James, Clerkenwell. In 1903 it expanded to become known under its current title. Between 1929 and 1968 the name was expanded to the London County Association and North Southwark Diocesan Guild, before reverting to its former name in 1968. The Association was dissolved on 10th February 2007. For further details see the Ringing World (22nd February 1974, pages 149 to 152, 169 to 172; also 2nd March 2007, page 226 to 227). [Research and observations associated with the Council Library Certificates Collection by Chris Ridley.]
founded 1903 Formerly: St James' Youths (to 1824); St James' Society (1924-1903) Sometime: London County Association and North Southward Diocesan Guild (1929-1968) Ceased to exist: 2007 [Research and observations associated with the Council Library Badge Collection by Chris Ridley.]
1903
1928
London County Association and North Southwark Diocesan Guild
1929
1968
London County Association (1969-2007)
1969
2007
Books in the Council Library
Total records: 4
Title
Author
Date
Notes
Acquisition Number
Rules and Regulations
1851
Photocopy
3183
Rules and Regulations
1886
Formerly the property of Sir A P Heywood
669
Copy Peal Book A
1827-1979
Contains Peals No 1 (2.iv.1827) - No 222 (5.vii.1879) Printed, bound copy 10/2000
3185
Copy Peal Book
1869-1902
Contains Peals No 197 (14.viii.1869) - No 390 (15.ix.1902) MS copy Peals are numbered in pencil only. Book is not full
Place of Birth: Woolwich Began ringing at: Woolwich Towers: Cornhill and Southwark, Devonport dockyard chapel Location mentioned in obituary: Huntsham Location mentioned in obituary: London
Ancient Society of College Youths Devonshire Guild
Place of Birth: London Began ringing at: St Albans Cathedral First peal tower: St. Albans Cathedral Towers: St. Peter's St Albans, Bushey Location mentioned in obituary: St Albans
Place of Birth: Westminster, London Began ringing at: Pimlico First peal tower: St. John's Pimlico Towers: St Stephen's, Westminster, St. Gabriel's, Pimlico, St. Barnabas, Pimlico, St Paul'sCathedral Location mentioned in obituary: London
Ancient Society of College Youths Central Council of Church Bellringers London County Association (1903-1928)
Place of Birth: Pimlico, London Began ringing at: St Stephen's, Westminster First peal tower: St. Maryt the Virgin, Lambeth Towers: St Paul's Cathedral Location mentioned in obituary: London
