Alan Regin MBE brings the Rolls of Honour to Shipley 23.11.19 All welcome to a presentation at Shipley St Mary the Virgin 4.30pm Saturday 23rd November about the rolls of honour & the Ypres bells project. Usually available for viewing in a display case on the way up to the ringing chamber at St Paul’s Cathedral, London, these unique beautifully illustrated handwritten memorial books commemorate those ringers who fell in the World Wars 1914 – 1918 & 1939-1945 including Sussex ringers. After a Peal attempt commencing at 2pm, Alan will give a presentation about the books and his journey to find the names of the ringers who fell, their home towers and societies, where known. There will also be a talk about a historical book held in the tower at Shipley.
Listen to the end of the peal over a cup of tea/coffee & cakes/biscuits from 4.15.
Follow this link for details from the Shipley Historical Society.
http://www.shipleyparishcouncil.org.uk/Shipley-PC/shipley_history_society-23002.aspx
All welcome