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St James the Great
Thursday, 7 November 1878 in 2h 48 (15¾)
5040 Grandsire Triples
Holt's ten-part peal
Composed by John Holt
1 J Hill
2 J Higginson (C)
3 C Pass
4 S Kendall
5 S Brotherton
6 J Mercer
7 J Wilson
8 R Bowker
Ringer of the 4th : aged 16.
This Society commenced the practice of Grandsire Triples on May 25, 1878, and succeeded in ringing a quarter-peal on Sept. 23, and a half-peal on Oct. 12. An effort is being made by this Society to form an Amalgamated Association of Change-ringers in this district, having for its objects the improvement of change-ringing generally, and also the status of ringers. It may also be stated that the above peal is the first that has ever been rung in this district, and that, with the exception of the conductor, none of the members knew anything of change-ringing previous to joining this Society.
[Source: Church Bells, vol 8, 16 Nov 1878, p591]