Ringing for Gold is a hardback book about the Annals and development of handbell tune ringing from its birth in the mid-1500s
Written by Peter Fawcett (Edited by Philip Bedford)
The Book That Had To Be Published!
Author: Peter Fawcett, with Philip Bedford serving as editor and credited for bringing the work to publication after recognising the depth of Fawcett’s 35 years of research.
Written by Peter Fawcett and edited by Philip Bedford, Ringing for Gold is the definitive history of handbell tune ringing, based on over 35 years of research.
This beautifully produced 384-page hardback charts the tradition from its origins in the mid-1500s through to modern-day performances. Packed with 174 historic photographs and illustrations, it captures the people, music, and events that shaped the art.
Highlights include:
Stories from the Belle Vue, Manchester, tune-ringing contests of the late 1800s and early 1900s.
The earliest-known handbell tune is from 1734.
The history of the Mears Challenge Cup and long-set hand-bell bands with over 150 bells.
The revival of groups such as the Clifton Hand-Bell Ringers after decades of silence.
Whether you’re a ringer, historian, or simply curious, this book is both a celebration and preservation of a unique musical heritage.
“Ringing for Gold” is a hard-backed, 384-page book with 174 historic photographs and illustrations. It was published at £38 plus £4.90 postage (UK). Currently on special offer at £15 inc. UK Postage