The Guild of Devonshire Ringers
Most, if not all, the bells in Devon rang on New Year's Day to welcome the beginning of the Millennium year. Here is a selection of photographs.
Tiverton ringers (from both towers) enjoy lunch together
The new band at Slapton prepare to pull out
The Cathedral ringers lower the bells after ringing a quarter of Grandsire Cinques
Withycombe Raleigh ringers proudly display their millennium certificates
and Association champions Tavistock stand in front of the Ross Shield.
St Petrock bells were rung for an ecumenical city centre service at noon
Stoke Damerel ringers pause between drinks at midnight
At least one Stokeinteignhead ringer dressed up for the occasion
A posed photograph of Galmpton band
Poughill ringers had only been learning for two months but were determined to mark the occasion
and NE branch members were invited to Rackenford to ring.
Pages written by
Ian Campbell
Updated 12/3/2000