Publications

As bell ringers we are often expected to be the "expert" in all things related to bells.

When were bells first introduced to this country?

Where does the term "Campanology" originate from?

When did bell founding start?

Who established the traditions of bell ringing for service?

When did full circle ringing begin?

These and many other questions can be answered often by reference to publications by many authors on bell ringing. I have recently come across a book that answers many of those questions in one easily read and well written document.  It has chapters ranging from the origins of bells to the references to bells in literature. It includes detail on founding and its origin.  It explains the development of "The Exercise".  It touches on the changing role of ringers across the centuries and also the variance in skills and ability. It has a chapter on attitudes, opinions and tradition.  It does all of this in a well written thoroughly researched way that to the lay reader would leave a good impression of the "exercise", whilst for the knowledgeable ringer it also is a good read and a single source for many of those questions for which we are expected to know the answer.  It should reside on all ringers book shelves and at just £5.00 including post and packing to all UK addresses, why not?

To obtain your copy contact BellConsult1@derbyda.org.uk