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Essex Association

Stepney, Greater London

St Dunstan and All Saints

Saturday, 19 January 1963 in 3h 34 (28¾ in D♭)

5040 Cambridge Surprise Royal

Composed by Stephen Ivin

1 Leonard J Fox

2 Brian Downes (C)

3 Jane K A Cook

4 John Armstrong

5 Dennis A Hewitt

6 Lionel S Woods

7 Terry Earle

8 James G A Prior

9 Michael P Moreton

10 John H Crampion

Ringing World page reference: 2703.0097

Essex Association

Rayleigh, Essex

Holy Trinity

Sunday, 20 January 1963 in 40m (16–1–14 in F)

1260 Doubles (3m/1p)

240 Reverse Canterbury Pleasure Bob, 420 Plain Bob, 360 Grandsire and 240 Stedman

1 Bill Ward

2 Gerry Bacon

3 Gerald Sandwell

4 Alf House

5 Mike Hallett (C)

Rung for Evensong

Essex Association

Stisted, Essex

All Saints

Friday, 25 January 1963 in 2h 42 (9–1–20 in A♭)

5040 Surprise Minor (7m)

In seven methods: (1) London and Wells, (2) Bourne, (3) Beverly and Surfleet, (4 and 5) Ipswich, (6 and 7) Cambridge.

1 Andrew T Beckwith

2 Robert J Lindsell

3 Dennis A S Symonds

4 John A Warner

5 Alan R Syder

6 Patrick W Saltmarsh (C)

First peal of seven Surprise methods - 2.

Ringing World page reference: 2703.0098

Essex Association

Prittlewell, Essex

St Mary the Virgin

Sunday, 27 January 1963 in 48m (18–0–9 in E)

1259 Grandsire Caters

1 Jose Sadler

2 Janet Rowe

3 Philip Sadler

4 Alf House

5 Peter Sloman

6 Lawrence Beale

7 C Jack Belcham

8 Gerry Bacon

9 Mike Hallett (C)

10 Bernard Sadler

Ringer of 3 now completed 25 years of ringing

Essex Association

Stisted, Essex

All Saints

Friday, 1 February 1963 in 2h 35 (9–1–20 in A♭)

5040 Plain Bob Minor

Being seven extents.

1 John A Warner

2 Jennifer M Dye

3 Hilda G Snowden

4 Robert J Lindsell

5 Andrew T Beckwith

6 Alan R Syder (C)

First peal - 2.

Rung as a farewell to Andrew T. Beckwith, who is leaving the district.

Ringing World page reference: 2705.0131

Essex Association

Chelmsford, Essex

Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin, St Peter and St Cedd

Saturday, 16 February 1963 in 3h 35 (34–2–22 in C)

5280 Yorkshire Surprise Maximus

1 Tudor P Edwards

2 Brian R Downes

3 Ronald F Diserens

4 John D Rock

5 Bernard W Fairhead

6 Philip Mehew

7 Trevor N J Bailey

8 David T Darby

9 Cecil W Pipe

10 Edward P Duffield

11 Brian Harris

12 Wilfred Williams (C)

First in method on bells.

Essex Association

Feering, Essex

All Saints

Monday, 18 February 1963 (18 in F)

1264 Plain Bob Major

1 C Turner

2 J Nicholas

3 Miss W Elliott

4 J Papworth

5 G Everett

6 W Arnold (C)

7 H Nicholas

8 C W Burton

Rung half-muffled in memoriam Mr. H. Langstone, local ringer, interred this day.

Ringing World page reference: 2707.0165

Essex Association

Goldhanger, Essex

St Peter

Saturday, 2 March 1963 in 2h 42 (8–3–1 in A♭)

5056 Cambridge Surprise Major

Composed by Johnson's Variation

1 David Hodgson

2 Joe E G Roast (C)

3 Harry R Appleton

4 Peter J Came

5 James L Towler

6 Patrick W Saltmarsh

7 Dennis A S Symonds

8 Peter J Eves

Rung for the birth of a son (Timothy John) to Mr. and Mrs. J. West.

Ringing World page reference: 2708.0179

Essex Association

Stisted, Essex

All Saints

Thursday, 21 March 1963 in 2h 45 (9–1–20 in A♭)

5040 Surprise Minor (15m)

In 15 methods, being the following extents: (1) Chester, Munden, Newcastle and Alnwick; (2) London, Wells and Cunecastre; (3) Beverly and Surfleet; (4) York and Durham; (5) Cambridge and Ipswich; (6) Primrose; (7) Cambridge.

1 Jennifer M Dye

2 Robert J Lindsell

3 Dennis A S Symonds

4 John A Warner

5 Alan R Syder

6 Patrick W Saltmarsh (C)

First peal in 15 methods - 2.

Ringing World page reference: 2711.0236

Essex Association

Maldon, Essex

All Saints

Friday, 22 March 1963 in 2h 54 (11–3–13 in G)

5184 London Surprise Major

Composed by Frederick Dench

1 Ian Forster

2 Joe E G Roast (C)

3 Andrew S Hudson

4 Dennis A S Symonds

5 Peter J Came

6 Bernard W Fairhead

7 James L Towler

8 Peter J Eves

First peal of London - 5.

First of London on the bells.

Rung for the birth of a daughter (Clare) to Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Harrison.

Ringing World page reference: 2711.0234

Essex Association

Fobbing, Essex

St Michael

Saturday, 30 March 1963 (11–0–27 in A♭)

5040 Plain Bob Major

Composed by G Williams

1 Josephine P Sadler

2 Harry Smith

3 Alfred J House

4 Janet E Rowe

5 Bernard C Sadler

6 Gerry A Bacon

7 Philip A Sadler

8 Michael J Hallett (C)

Rung as a 21st birthday compliment to the ringer of the 6th

First peal 1

First in method 6

Essex Association

Barking, Greater London

St Margaret

Saturday, 30 March 1963 in 2h 56 (18–2–21 in E♭)

5088 Yorkshire Surprise Major

Composed by A Craven

1 Dennis Ellisdon

2 Frank Gant

3 David Beard (C)

4 Ronald Smith

5 Dennis Hewitt

6 Charles Willmington

7 Lionel Woods

8 John Crampion

Essex Association

Goldhanger, Essex

St Peter

Friday, 5 April 1963 in 2h 50 (8 in A♭)

5184 Zelah Surprise Major

Composed by Stephen Ivin

1 Joe E G Roast

2 Claire Dillamore

3 Andrew S Hudson (C)

4 Patrick W Saltmarsh

5 Peter J Eves

6 Dennis A S Symonds

7 James L Towler

8 Ian R Panton

First peal in the method by all the band, and for the Association.

A silver wedding compliment to Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Panton.

Ringing World page reference: 2713.0267

Essex Association

Kelvedon, Essex

St Mary the Virgin

Saturday, 20 April 1963 in 3h 12 (21 in E)

5040 Minor (3m)

In three methods, being two extents Plain Bob, two Kent and three Oxford Treble Bob.

1 Joseph Papworth

2 Winifred Elliott

3 Arthur Hunwick

4 Edward Coulsdon

5 Charles Burton

6 Alan R Elliott (C)

First peal - 3.

First "inside" - 4.

First as conductor - 6.

Rung as a 71st birthday compliment to Joseph Elliott (tower captain); also a welcome home to E. Coulsdon, on completion of his service with the R.N.

Ringing World page reference: 2717.0338

Essex Association

Hempstead, Essex

St Andrew

Saturday, 20 April 1963 in 2h 55 (12–3–8 in F)

5040 Plain Bob Minor

Being seven extents.

1 Robert C Heazel

2 Jennifer Dye

3 Frank Roper

4 Alan Syder

5 Peter Wood

6 Ronald Suckling (C)

Believed to be the first peal on the bells.

Ringing World page reference: 2717.0338

Essex Association

Chelmsford, Essex

Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin, St Peter and St Cedd

Wednesday, 24 April 1963 in 3h 20 (34–2–22 in C)

5021 Grandsire Caters

Composed by A Knights

1 Thomas R Roast

2 David Hodgson

3 Alan R Syder

4 Patrick W Saltmarsh

5 George E Thoday

6 Ian R Panton

7 Joe E G Roast

8 James L Towler

9 Peter J Eves (C)

10 Dennis A S Symonds

Rung in honour of the wedding of Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra and the Hon. Angus Ogilvy

Essex Association

Thaxted, Essex

St John the Baptist

Saturday, 18 May 1963 in 3h (15–0–2 in E♭)

5040 Stedman Triples

Composed by Thurstans' Four-part

1 Robert C Heazel

2 Dennis Ellisdon

3 Jane K A Cook

4 Aidan St J Boyack

5 Dennis A Hewitt

6 John H Crampion

7 John Armstrong (C)

8 Lionel S Woods

First peal of Stedman Triples - 2, 3 & 5.

Ringing World page reference: 2720.0386

Essex Association

Coggeshall, Essex

St Peter ad Vincula

Saturday, 18 May 1963 in 3h 5 (19 in E)

5056 Plain Bob Major

Composed by F. Bennett

1 Charles H Turner

2 John H Nichlols

3 Frank Claydon

4 Winifred Elliott

5 Ernest W Bright

6 Charles W Burton

7 Ronald W Steward

8 Andrew T Beckwith (C)

First peal - 2.

First Major - 4.

First as Conductor - 8.

Ringing World page reference: 2719.0371

Essex Association

Prittlewell, Essex

St Mary the Virgin

Sunday, 26 May 1963 in 50m (18–0–9 in E)

1259 Grandsire Caters

1 Ruth Carr

2 Ann Brown

3 Peter Sloman

4 Janet Rowe

5 Philip Sadler

6 Bernard Sadler

7 Frank Lufkin (C)

8 C Jack Belcham

9 Gerry Bacon

10 Lawrence Beale

Essex Association

Goldhanger, Essex

St Peter

Saturday, 1 June 1963 in 2h 8 (8–3–1 in A♭)

5088 Yorkshire Surprise Major

Composed by Norman Smith

1 Ian Forster

2 Ian R Panton

3 Ivan J M Saunders

4 James L Towler

5 Cyril A Wratten

6 Dennis A S Symonds

7 Andrew S Hudson

8 Joe E G Roast (C)

Rung for the birth of a son (Paul Anthony) to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. G. Roast.

Ringing World page reference: 2722.0423

Essex Association

Colchester, Essex

All Saints, Shrub End

Saturday, 1 June 1963 in 2h 35 (4–1–14 in E♭)

5040 Plain Bob Minor

Being seven different extents.

1 Adrian G Semken

2 Neil V Avis

3 Joy Munson

4 Felix H Erith

5 Dennis Whent

6 Philip G Erith (C)

First peal as conductor - 6.

Ringing World page reference: 2721.0404

Essex Association

Little Horkesley, Essex

St Peter and St Paul

Saturday, 8 June 1963 in 2h 47 (10–2–16 in A♭)

5040 Doubles (8m)

In eight methods, being rung 1,680 Grandsire, 480 each of St. Nicholas', St. Martin's, St. Simon's, Winchendon, Reverse Canterbury, Stedman and Plain.

1 David E Culham

2 James L Towler

3 Neil V Avis

4 Bernard W Fairhead

5 Frank B Lufkin (C)

First peal on the bells in this tower.

Ringing World page reference: 2723.0443

Essex Association

Harlow Common, Essex

St Mary Magdalene

Saturday, 22 June 1963 in 2h 42 (12–0–9 in G)

5088 Bristol Surprise Major

Composed by Stephen Ivin

1 Eric Edmondson

2 Kenneth R Dunstan

3 Arthur G Mason

4 Michael D Staniforth

5 Claudia A Critchley

6 Vernon Green

7 G William Critchley (C)

8 J Richard Castledine

Ringing World page reference: 2724.0459

Essex Association

Wormingford, Essex

St Andrew

Thursday, 4 July 1963 in 2h 35 (8–0–0 in B♭)

5040 Minor (5m)

In five methods, being one extent each of Double Court, Single Court, St. Clement's and Single Oxford and three of Plain Bob.

1 Peter G Pitt

2 Doreen A Fairhead

3 Neil V Avis

4 Urban W Wildney

5 Frank G Oliver

6 Bernard W Fairhead (C)

First peal - 1.

Rung as a birthday compliment to the treble ringer.

Ringing World page reference: 2727.0509

Essex Association

Wivenhoe, Essex

St Mary the Virgin

Saturday, 6 July 1963 in 2h 36 (7–0–7 in B♭)

5040 Minor (10m)

In ten methods, being seven 720's as follows: (1) Norwich Surprise, (2) Ipswich Surprise, (3) Cambridge Surprise, (4) St. Clement's and Double Oxford Bob, (5) Double Court Bob, (6) Kent and Oxford T.B., (7) Single Oxford and Plain Bob.

1 Walter Arnold

2 Neil V Avis

3 Alan R Andrews

4 Bernard W Fairhead

5 Frank B Lufkin (C)

6 Harry J Millatt

Ringing World page reference: 2727.0509

Essex Association

Prittlewell, Essex

St Mary the Virgin

Sunday, 7 July 1963 (18–0–9 in E)

5075 Grandsire Caters

Composed by Richard F Deal

1 Ruth Carr

2 Janet E Rowe

3 Gerry A Bacon

4 Dennis Ellisdon

5 Peter Sloman

6 Cecil J Belcham

7 Frank B Lufkin (C)

8 Frank C May

9 Michael J Hallett

10 Bernard C Sadler

Rung as a 21st birthday compliment to the ringer of the 5th, also as a birthday compliment to the ringer of the 8th.

First peal 1

First in method 2, 3, 4, 5

Essex Association

Downham, Essex

St Margaret

Saturday, 13 July 1963 in 2h 37 (7–3–0 in B♭)

5040 Surprise Minor (10m)

Being seven extents in ten methods: (1) Newcastle and Alnwick, (2) London and Wells, (3) York, (4) Durham, (5) Wearmouth, (6) Lightfoot, (7) Ipswich and Cambridge.

1 Bertram C Hines

2 Frank V Gant

3 Harry Turner (C)

4 Hermon J Oliver

5 Terence T Jones

6 Colin M Tiffin

Ringing World page reference: 2728.0524

Essex Association

Great Easton, Essex

St John and St Giles

Saturday, 20 July 1963 in 2h 40 (11–2–10 in G)

5040 Minor (4m)

Being two extents of Cambridge Surprise, Double Court and St. Clement's and one of Plain Bob.

1 William Chapman

2 Frank Roper

3 Paul Le Count

4 Peter Laurence

5 Peter Wood

6 Ronald Suckling (C)

First peal - 3 & 4.

Ringing World page reference: 2729.0540

Essex Association

Purleigh, Essex

All Saints

Wednesday, 31 July 1963 in 2h 27 (9–3–18 in G)

5040 Ipswich Surprise Minor

Being seven extents.

1 Michael Edwards

2 Michael J Cowling

3 Andrew S Hudson (C)

4 Jeremy P Brandon

5 Christopher K Cooper (C)

6 George E Thoday (C)

Ringing World page reference: 2730.0555

Essex Association

Chelmsford, Essex

Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin, St Peter and St Cedd

Saturday, 3 August 1963 in 3h 43 (34–2–22 in C)

5019 Stedman Cinques

Composed by John Carter

1 Frank E Haynes

2 William J Ridgman

3 Joe E G Roast

4 Claire Dillamore

5 Andrew S Hudson (C)

6 Patrick W Saltmarsh

7 Martin L J Jordan

8 Peter J Eves

9 Alfred J House

10 Dennis A S Symonds

11 Howard W Egglestone

12 Brian D Threlfall

First of Stedman Cinques 6, 7, 8, and 10.

Essex Association

Great Baddow, Essex

St Mary the Virgin

Sunday, 4 August 1963 (14–1–13 in F♯)

1263 Stedman Triples

1 P Wilkinson

2 Dr P Spencer-Phillips

3 Jane Foster

4 C K Cooper

5 A S Hudson (C)

6 J P Brandon

7 H Carter

8 L J Ainger

For Matins.

Ringing World page reference: 2738.0677

Essex Association

Westminster, Greater London

St Clement Danes

Monday, 5 August 1963 in 3h 20 (21–1–23 in E)

5075 Grandsire Caters

Composed by Richard F. Deal

1 Adrian G Semken

2 Robert J Chapman

3 Miss Joan Peacock

4 Peter D Chapman

5 Dennis A Hewitt

6 Andrew J Salisbury

7 Frank B Lufkin (C)

8 Walter Arnold

9 Lionel S Woods

10 Alan D Gargrave

First peal of Grandsire Caters - 1 & 3.

Ringing World page reference: 2730.0553

Essex Association

Great Dunmow, Essex

St Mary the Virgin

Saturday, 10 August 1963 in 3h 2 (21–1–6 in E)

5024 Double Norwich Court Bob Major

Composed by Sir. A. P. Heywood

1 Michael H Sinden

2 Monica M Moore

3 Robert J Chapman

4 Frank C May

5 Andrew J Salisbury

6 Thomas G Hawkins

7 Michael J Hallett

8 Alfred J House (C)

First peal in the method - 2 & 6.

Ringing World page reference: 2732.0586

Essex Association

Kirby le Soken, Essex

St Michael

Saturday, 17 August 1963 in 2h 52 (9–3–1 in A♭)

5040 Plain Bob Major

Composed by J. Carter

1 Peter G Pitt

2 Neil V Avis

3 Maurice E Downs (C)

4 Bernard W Fairhead

5 Ernest W Furbank

6 Walter Felgate

7 Urban W Wildney

8 Frank B Lufkin

First peal on eight bells - 1.

Urban W. Wildney has "circled" this tower eight times.

Rung for the wedding of Mr. R. Robertson and Miss. H. Sharp (local ringer).

Ringing World page reference: 2733.0602

Essex Association

Chelmsford, Essex

Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin, St Peter and St Cedd

Monday, 2 September 1963 in 3h 27 (34–2–22 in C)

5040 Cambridge Surprise Royal

Composed by W Pye

1 Robert C Heazel

2 Joe E G Roast

3 Patrick W Saltmarsh

4 Andrew S Hudson

5 Christopher K Cooper

6 John Crawley

7 Ian R Panton

8 George E Thoday

9 Dennis A S Symonds

10 Peter J Eves (C)

Rung for the 75th anniversary of the granting of the Charter of Incorporation to the Borough of Chelmsford.

Essex Association

Downham, Essex

St Margaret

Wednesday, 4 September 1963 in 2h 19 (7–3–0 in B♭)

5040 Cambridge Surprise Minor

Being seven extents.

1 M Jane Foster

2 Michael Cowling

3 Jeremy P Brandon

4 Peter M Wilkinson

5 Christopher K Cooper

6 George E Thoday

Conducted by Andrew S. Hudson.

Ringing World page reference: 2736.0652

Essex Association

Stanford le Hope, Essex

St Margaret of Antioch

Thursday, 10 October 1963 in 2h 47 (11–1–5 in G)

5136 Plain Bob Major

Composed by F. Bennett

1 Michael H Sinden

2 Sylvia A Haywood

3 Peter F Perkins

4 Andrew J Salisbury

5 Peter Sloman

6 David E Belcham

7 Michael J Hallett

8 Alfred J House (C)

First peal of Major - 5.

Ringing World page reference: 2740.0719

Essex Association

Halstead, Essex

St Andrew

Saturday, 12 October 1963 in 2h 56 (15–1–6 in F)

5024 London Surprise Major

Composed by Gabriel Lindoff

1 Thomas Bird

2 Hilda G Snowden

3 Cecil W Pipe

4 Peter L Wood

5 Harry J Millatt

6 Walter Arnold

7 Edward P Duffield

8 Philip A Corby (C)

In memoriam Lewis W. Wiffen (August 26th 1881 - September 13th 1963).

Ringing World page reference: 2740.0720

Essex Association

Goldhanger, Essex

St Peter

Sunday, 20 October 1963 (8–3–1 in A♭)

1260 Minor (2m)

Plain Bob and Kent Treble Bob.

1 B C Mann (C)

2 C Southgate

3 Alison M Mann

4 T J White

5 W Mann

6 W J White

7 H J Appleton (Covering)

Rung to celebrate the wedding of George Emery (local ringer) to Diane Rose. Also a golden wedding compliment to Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Bunting and a birthday compliment to T. J. White.

Ringing World page reference: 2742.0757

Essex Association

Goldhanger, Essex

St Peter

Saturday, 2 November 1963 in 2h 46 (8¾ in A♭)

5024 Yorkshire Surprise Major

Composed by John R. Mayne

1 Bertram C Hines

2 Colin M Tiffen

3 Michael H Sinden

4 Harry Turner (C)

5 Philip J Rothera

6 Terence T Jones

7 Michael Hallett

8 Alfred J House

First peal in the method - 2 & 6.

First of Surprise - 3.

Ringing World page reference: 2743.0770

Essex Association

Stisted, Essex

All Saints

Friday, 15 November 1963 in 2h 40 (9–1–20 in A♭)

5040 Minor (9m)

Being seven extents in nine methods: (1) Alnwick, (2) Chester and Munden, (3) London, (4) York, (5) Beverly and Surfleet, (6) Ipswich, (7) Cambridge.

1 Jennifer M Dye

2 Robert J Lindsell

3 Joe E G Roast

4 Dennis A S Symonds

5 Alan R Syder

6 Patrick W Saltmarsh (C)

Ringing World page reference: 2745.0804

Essex Association

Great Holland, Essex

All Saints

Saturday, 30 November 1963 in 2h 54 (15–0–10 in F♯)

5088 Lincolnshire Surprise Major

Composed by C. J. Sedgley (No.5)

1 Peter G Brown

2 Joe E G Roast (C)

3 Michael J Cowling

4 Dennis A S Symonds

5 Patrick W Saltmarsh

6 Peter J Eves

7 James L Towler

8 Ian R Panton

First peal - 1.

First in the method - 3.

Ringing World page reference: 2748.0851

Essex Association

Maldon, Essex

All Saints

Wednesday, 4 December 1963 in 2h 43 (11–3–13 in G)

5088 Rutland Surprise Major

Composed by George Baker

1 Ian Forster

2 James L Towler

3 Joe E G Roast (C)

4 Ian R Panton

5 Patrick W Saltmarsh

6 Dennis A S Symonds

7 Philip J Rothera

8 Alfred J House

First peal of Rutland - 4 & 7.

First in method as conductor - 3.

A birthday compliment to Jane Symonds and the conductor.

Ringing World page reference: 2749.0866

Essex Association

Great Wakering, Essex

St Nicholas

Saturday, 7 December 1963 in 2h 40 (8¼ in A)

5040 Minor (7m)

In seven methods, being 720 each of Double Court Bob, Cambridge Surprise, Double Oxford Bob, Oxford T.B., St. Clement's Bob, Kent T.B. and Plain Bob.

1 Penny Halliwell

2 Bernard C Sadler

3 Michael J Hallett

4 David E Belcham

5 Frank B Lufkin (C)

6 Philip J Rothera

First Peal - 1.

Rung for the Patronal Festival.

Ringing World page reference: 2749.0868

Essex Association

Great Holland, Essex

All Saints

Saturday, 7 December 1963 in 3h 4 (15–0–10 in F♯)

5056 Yorkshire Surprise Major

Composed by Arthur Knights

1 Ronald W Steward

2 David Vincent

3 Edward E Davey

4 Frank Ruffles

5 Walter W Miller

6 Walter Ruffles

7 William J Button

8 Leslie G Brett (C)

Ringing World page reference: 2749.0867

Essex Association

Little Waltham, Essex

St Martin

Wednesday, 11 December 1963 in 2h 47 (10–2–14 in F♯)

5040 Surprise Minor (17m)

In 17 methods: (1) Chester, Munden, Alnwick and Newcastle; (2) London, Wells and Cunecastre; (3) Cambridge, Primrose, Ipswich, Norfolk, Bourne and Hull; (4) Beverly, Surfleet, York and Durham; (5) Cambridge, (6) Ipswich, (7) Cambridge.

1 Jennifer M Dye

2 Robert J Lindsell

3 Joe E G Roast

4 Dennis A S Symonds

5 Alan R Syder

6 Patrick W Saltmarsh (C)

Most methods to a peal - 2.

Ringing World page reference: 2750.0011

Essex Association

Sandon, Essex

St Andrew

Saturday, 14 December 1963 in 2h 38 (9–2–9 in G)

5040 Minor (6m)

In six methods: (1) London Surprise, (2) Cambridge Surprise, (3) Kent Treble Bob, (4) Double Oxford Bob, (5) St. Clement's Bob, (6 and 7) Plain Bob.

1 Michael J Cowling

2 Peter G Brown

3 Joe E G Roast

4 Dennis A S Symonds

5 Patrick W Saltmarsh (C)

6 James L Towler

First peal of Minor - 2.

Ringing World page reference: 2750.0012

Essex Association

Langdon Hills, Essex

St Mary the Virgin and All Saints

Saturday, 14 December 1963 in 2h 38 (10–3–7 in F)

5040 Minor (7m)

one Extent each of London Surprise Minor,Oxford Treble Bob, Double Oxford, St Clements, Cambridge Surprise, Kent Treble Bob and Plain Bob

1 Frederick G Richardson

2 Ann Jenner

3 Frank V Gant

4 Andrew J Corby

5 Stanley Jenner

6 Philip A Corby (C)

Rung for the 90th Birthday of Elizabeth M Saunders (mother of 4)

RW 3rd January 1964 (page 12)

Essex Association

Stisted, Essex

All Saints

Thursday, 19 December 1963 in 2h 43 (9–1–20 in A♭)

5040 Spliced Surprise Minor (22m)

Being seven extents in 22 methods: (1) Beverly, Surfleet, York, Durham, Hexham, Berwick; (2) Chester, Munden, Alnwick, Newcastle; (3) London, Wells, Cunecastre; (4) Cambridge, Ipswich, Bourne, Hull, Primrose; (5) Westminster, Allendale, Fryerning; (6 and 7) Cambridge and Ipswich.

1 Jennifer M Dye

2 Robert J Lindsell

3 Joe E G Roast

4 Dennis A S Symonds

5 Alan R Syder

6 Patrick W Saltmarsh (C)

Most methods to a peal - 2.

Ringing World page reference: 2751.0027

Essex Association

Great Dunmow, Essex

St Mary the Virgin

Saturday, 28 December 1963 in 3h 16 (21–1–6 in E)

5184 Spliced Surprise Major (6m)

In six methods, being 1,728 Bristol, 1,344 London, 960 Rutland and 384 each of Cambridge, Superlative and Yorkshire; with 143 changes of method.

Composed by David W. Beard

1 Peter J Eves

2 Joe E G Roast (C)

3 Ian R Panton

4 Patrick W Saltmarsh

5 Dennis A S Symonds

6 Philip J Rothera

7 James L Towler

8 Howard W Egglestone

First peal of 6-Spliced Surprise Major - 3, 6 & 7.

Ringing World page reference: 2752.0047

Essex Association

Great Bromley, Essex

St George

Saturday, 28 December 1963 in 2h 55 (15–0–0 in F)

5040 Minor (4m)

Being one extent of Oxford Bob, two of Oxford Treble Bob, two of Kent Treble Bob, and two of Plain Bob.

1 John H Gould

2 Susan Wenden

3 Alan R Andrews (C)

4 Philip G Erith

5 Felix H Erith

6 Adrian Semken

First Peal - 2.

Ringing World page reference: 2752.0051

Essex Association

Danbury, Essex

Kewset, Mill Lane

Monday, 30 December 1963 in 2h (15 in C)

5040 Plain Bob Minor

Being seven extents.

1–2 Patrick W Saltmarsh

3–4 Howard W Egglestone (C)

5–6 Joe E G Roast

Ringing World page reference: 2752.0052

Essex Association

Chelmsford, Essex

Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin, St Peter and St Cedd

Tuesday, 31 December 1963 in 3h 27 (34–2–22 in C)

5040 London No. 3 Surprise Royal

Composed by C Kenneth Lewis

1 Peter J Came

2 Joe E G Roast

3 James L Towler

4 Andrew S Hudson

5 Patrick W Saltmarsh

6 Ian R Panton

7 Dennis A S Symonds

8 Peter J Eves

9 John R Mayne (C)

10 Howard W Egglestone

First London Surprise Royal 1,3,5,6 and 7.

First of London Surprise Royal in the County and for the Association.

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