In bell ringing, a ‘peal’ is a period of ringing, usually lasting around three hours and with over 5000 changes – all rung from memory of the method ‘blue line’. They are often rung for special occasions and commemorated with boards in towers.
The United Counties Associations
Tenor 12 cwt
On Saturday 14 May, 1887, in ? hours and ? minutes
A Peal of 5152 Violet Treble Bob Major
Ringers
- John Holden ESQ
- Joseph Radcliffe
- Franklin Brierley
- James H. Shaw
Composed by William Harrison
Conducted by Franklin Brierley
Footnotes
J. S. Wilde hails from Hyde, the rest are of the local company.
No time given.
Notes BN 1887 p 103
Historic Saddleworth Church 