2nd March 1928 - Aspenden Campanology

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Campanology

On Saturday in last week a peal of Stedman Triples 5040 changes was rung on the bells of the Parish Church in three hours and seven minutes.

According to records, only one peal has ever been rung on these bells, and this was scored over 180 years ago by a local band of ringers. The band on this 18th ult. were all visitors to the parish, and the conductor is a well-known London ringer of St Paul's Cathedtal.

The band was composed as follows:

C.F. Winney (London), conductor, treble; F.W. Richardson (Brockley), 2; B. Patmore (Great Munden), 3; G.Gray (Hertford), 4; S. Carter (Lt. Munden), 5; G. Dawson (Leytonstone), 6; W.H. Lawrence (Lt. Munden), 7; G.H. Carter (Lt. Munden), tenor.

11th March 1927 - Congregational Church Notes

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Congregational Church Notes

The preacher last Sunday was Mr John Patmore, who at short notice conducted both morning and evening worship, and whose very helpful services were very much appreciated.

On Tuesday evening, March 8th, a visit was paid by Miss Simmonds, who for over 30 years has worked in India under the London Missionary Society.

Miss Simmonds spoke on her work among the women and girls in India, and her visit was very much appreciated.