Last updated on 11th July 2026 (June peals and quarters).
Today's selection from the gallery
1601 - Two statues have been unveiled in Roos to commemorate the time JRR Tolkien spent in the village while stationed at a nearby camp in 1917. His wife Edith is purported to have danced for him in the woods near the church and this directly inspired some of his writing. The church was used for the speeches and refreshments prior to the unveiling and local ringers rang the bells while guests arrived. This was much appreciated. The following day a peal of 'Lord of the Rings Surprise Major' was rung by members of the Society. Anne Deebank is the first cousin twice removed of Tolkien's wife so it was especially fitting that she was in the band.
You can also see lots of other photos in the gallery.
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As part of our 75th birthday celebrations we published a 152-page book containing a brief history of the churches, bells and ringers at 43 towers in the East Riding. They are available by post for £7 inc postage.
The book makes an ideal gift for anyone interested in local history.
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Today's random peal on this date.
Peal No 606
Beverley and District Ringing Society
On Saturday 20th July 1991
BAMBURGH, Northumberland. St Aidan.
Tenor 13–3–11 in F♯. In 3h 11.
5152 LINCOLNSHIRE SURPRISE MAJOR
Composed by Simon Humphrey
1........Rachel J Storr
2........Dinah M Rhymer
3........Michael J de C Henshaw
4........Simon D Mearns
5........Barry K Baxter
6........Paul S Andrews
7........Roderick R Horton (C)
8........David R Mitchell
First of Lincolnshire - 5.
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Today's random quarter on this date.
Quarter No 2269
Beverley and District Ringing Society
On Saturday 20th July 1991
ROTHBURY, Northumberland. All Saints.
Tenor 13–3–15 in F.
1264 PLAIN BOB MAJOR
1........John Markham
2........Rachel J Storr
3........Rosalind Markham
4........Simon D Mearns
5........Ann Hunter
6........Robert Bland
7........Michael J de C Henshaw (C)
8........A John Atkinson
First on eight - 1.