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(Bell News 17th January 1903, Page 484, Notes to Peals - The Peal at Dunstable - First peal of Grandsire by the 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th, and 8th men; first by the 5th away from the tenor; and the first peal by the 6th and tenor man. This peal was rung previous to the band attending a special meeting at Luton. They wish to thank the Rev. J Macauley for the use of the bells, and Mr. G Franklin. sexton, for having everything in readiness.)

(The Bedfordshire Association's Annual Report for 1902/3 shows that the ringer of the 6th was Leslie Webster and the ringer of the tenor was William Webb, and that this was the first peal for both ringers.)

First peal in seven methods 3. This peal was rung as a birthday compliment to Mr. Fred Hopper.

First Peal - 1 and 3.

First peal as conductor - 6.

All belong to the local band.

This is the quickest peal ever rung on the bells.

This peal was attempted on Saturday December 27th, with the bells half-muffled for the late Archbishop of Canterbury, but came to grief after ringing 1hr 52mins.

First peal on the bells. The ringers wish to thank the Rev. H. C. Blagden for the use of the bells.

The above was an attempt for a peal, but the lamp went out after ringing the above number of changes.

Printed in Bell News on 23rd May 1903 (1102.106)

This peal was rung with 7-6-8 covering.

Stedman was intended to have been rung, but owing to accidents to two ringers the above resulted. Messrs. Moore and Rogers were elected members previous to starting.

A SILENT PEAL

Umpires - Charles Herbert and S A Avis.

This is the first non-conducted peal by the Association, in the county, and by all the band.

First peal of Bob Triples by all.

First peal by all except the conductor.

First as conductor - 3.

Rung as a birthday compliment to the conductor, his brother-ringers wishing him many happy returns.

C Pratt was elected a member of the Association previous to starting for the peal.

Rung by the Woburn Company.

Umpire - Rev. W W C Baker.

First peal on twelve bells by the Association, also in the county, and by all the band, who have now rung double-handed peals on 7, 8, 10, and 12 bells.

First peal of Treble Bob Minor 1, 2, 5, 6, and first peal of Treble Bob Minor on the bells.

This is the first peal of Major on the bells,

It was intended to have rung Treble Bob, but owing to one of the band being unable to attend, Mr. Nicholls kindly took the spare rope.

First peal of Major and first attempt - 1.

First peal - 1.

First peal in seven methods inside - 2.

The ringers of the above peal wish to express their gratefulness to the Rev. Herbert Macklin for kindly providing tea at the Rectory, and for the pleasant time they spent with him afterwards.

First peal in seven methods 1, 2. First peal in seven methods by a local band. Rung as a birthday compliment to F. Booth.

First peal of Treble Bob Royal and first peal on ten tower bells - 2, 3, and 4.

First peal on ten bells - 5.

First peal in the method as conductor - 1.

Reference to this peal elsewhere.

(Bell News 6th June 1903, Page 123: Notes to Peals - The Peal at Bedford: This peal was arranged for the ringers of 2, 3, 4, and 6, and was rung in honour of the presentation of the living at Dunstable, the old priory church, to the Rev. W W C Baker, Hon. Secretary of the Bedfordshire Association, his brother ringers giving him their heartiest congratulations, and wishing him every success.)

Printed in Bell News on 15th August 1903 (1114.245)

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(Report in Bell News of 18th July 1903, Page 202 - This is the first peal of Minor by the ringer of the treble. It was arranged for him. This peal of bells is the heaviest ring of six in the county, and it is the first peal and first attempt on them since the restoration by Messrs Taylor. The work has been finished in a highly satisfactory manner, and the go of the bells leaves nothing to be desired).

First peal on eight bells - 1 and 5.

First peal in the method - 3 and 6.

First peal of Major as conductor - 8.

Rung after meeting short for Double Norwich.

This is the first peal on the bells since their augmentation to eight by Messrs. H. Bowell and Son.

First peal 6. First peal on the bells.

First peal - 1 and 2.

First peal with a bob bell - 6.

First peal - 1.

It was intended to have rung Stedman, but owing to a misunderstanding the above was the result.

First peal of Double Norwich - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

First peal in the method on the bells.

First peal 1, 5. E. Mynard (aged 15), was proposed a member of the Association before starting. Rung as a birthday compliment to S. Smith.

By the Woburn Branch.

It was intended to have rung Double Norwich, but owing to pressure of time the above is the result.

First peal of Triples on the bells

Rung in honour of the Queen's birthday.

Printed in Bell News on 26th December 1903 (1133.473).

First peal on eight bells 2, 6. First peal in the method 3, 7.