Re: Church Bell Ringing - English style!

On 31/08/2025 18:01, Steve Hayes wrote:

> 
> If you haven't read "The Nine Tailors" by Dorothy Sayers, you might
> enjoy it.
> 
> It's a murder mystery, in which bell-ringing plays a part.
> 
> 

I have bought the Kindle edition, I've only read the short forward 
written by the author so far, but she starts with:

"From time to time complaints are made about the ringing of church bells."

Yes! A German lady complained because we were practising and learning on 
Wednesday mornings from 10 to 12. Apparently it was during her coffee 
mornings. However, she was the only complainant - and we were allowed to 
carry on, since it was deemed reasonable that someone near a church with 
bells should expect them to be rung sometimes...

So, if someone doesn't want to hear church bells, they shouldn't choose 
a home near a church with bells.

The author goes on to mention that, (as I said), English bell-ringing is 
a uniquely English invention and tradition. Part of our 'Unique 
heritage', as Dorothy wrote.

I notice also her reference to East Anglia. My mother's people came from 
East Anglia, near the Norfolk/Suffolk border (I was always told to say 
that we were 'From Norfolk'!)

So I already think I will enjoy this book.

Thanks again.

Tim.