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To the honour and glory of God on the occasion of the 80th birthday of H.R.H. Princess Beatrice

The Conductor's 400th Peal.

For the Coronation of King George VI and his Queen.

First quarter-peal by all except the conductor.

* First peal of Surprise 'inside' and first attempt: 4

SOurce - G Pye peal book

* First peal of Surprise : 1

First peal of Superlative: 2 and 8

Source - G Pye peal book

First peal of Plain Bob and at first attempt - 6

Reference: Ringing World 9 July 1937 Number 1372 Volume 32 Page 453

Source - G Pye peal book

Source - G Pye peal book

First peal -1 & 3. All are local ringers except the conductor. A Birthday compliment to Mr James Knight on reaching the age of 70 years. Mr Knight has been a Sunday service ringer at Steep for 50 years.

First peal of Major: 2

First peal of Surprise: 3,5

First peal of Double Norwich - 1,2

Reference: Ringing World 13 August 1937 Number 1377 Volume 32 Page 532

First peal for Victor G. Oner ringing bell 4. This is the first Local Peal rung for 32 years. Peal recorded in the R. W. and also on a peal board in the ringing room at St Peter's Church Petersfield.

Also mentioned in the St Peter’s Church Belfry Book 1900 – 1939. This Peal Book was presented to the members of St Peter’s Belfry by Mr & Mrs George Barnes in memory of Mrs Barnes who died on February 6th 1900.

Arranged and rung as a tercentenary Peal for the Society.