VISIT TO NEW MILLS, DERBYSHIRE.
Bell News Vol 22, Iss 1100, p75,
Monday 13th April 1903
VISIT TO NEW MILLS, DERBYSHIRE.
On Easter Monday, at the invitation of the Rev. A. Beeston, the
members
of the Yorkshire Association who took part in the peal of Yorkshire
Surprise recently at Ranmoor, paid a visit to New Mills, in the Peak
district of Derbyshire. Owing to the band being somewhat scattered, we
arranged as our rendezvous Dore and Totley Station, from which place we
get a direct run through some of the finest scenery on the Midland
system.
Having packed ourselves in a “Yarmouth beef sort of way” in the
break-van amidst the ardent followers of “Old Izaak,” who appeared to
glory in their pipes of best (?) shag and Irish roll, we emerged from
the 5-mile tunnel, and welcomed the open air once more with a sigh of
relief. Eventually we reached our destination, and none too soon for
some of the party, who had left their overcoats at home (or with some
other relative) under the impression that summer had appeared again. We
were met at the station by our genial host, who, as real enthusiasts in
the sublime art generally do, took us at once to the church.
After raising the bells in peal, the remainder of the morning
was spent
in ringing touches in various methods, until the welcome words — “Now
for dinner, gentlemen," rang out crisp and clear. We adjourned to the
residence of Mr. Beeston, where we were entertained in a most
hospitable manner; course ends rolled up in fine style, as the method
is easily learned, being all place-making and no dodging work.
After dinner a few touches on the “Infants," and a quiet smoke,
we made
our way to the church once more, when “Go” was called for Yorkshire,
and after 3 hours and 5 minutes excellent ringing the second peal in
that method was scored, which has already appeared in these columns.
Tea was the next order, and although time was limited we had to
go,
relying on our host for a short cut to the station. The short
cut
proved to be a slight trespass down the railway, over catch points,
signal wires, and finally through a long dark tunnel, in spite of red
lights ahead.
We reached the station in good time, however, very little the
worse for
our sprint, and after bidding farewell at Dore and Chinley to Mr.
Beeston and a ringing friend, we arrived at the “parting of the ways”
at a respectable hour. Our heartfelt thanks are due to Mr. Beeston for
the kindly manner in which we were entertained and which enabled us to
spend a truly happy and enjoyable day.
G. H.
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Bell News Vol 22, Iss 1097, p45, 13/04/1903
NEW MILLS, DERBYSHIRE .
THE YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION
AND THE SHEFFIELD AND DISTRICT SOCIETY.
On Monday, April 13, 1903, in Three Hours and Five Minutes,
At the Church of St. George ,
A PEAL OF YORKSHIRE SURPRISE MAJOR,
5088 CHANGES. Tenor 13 1/2 cwt.
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| George Hollis |
Treble |
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David Brearley |
5 |
| William Lambert |
2 |
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Arthur Craven |
6 |
| Rev. A. T. Beeston |
3 |
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John Flint |
7 |
| Charles Severn |
4 |
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Sam Thomas |
Tenor |
Composed by A. Craven, and Conducted
by S. Thomas.
First Association peal on the bells.
Rung as a birthday compliment to
D. Brearley
End of Article
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