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Sunday, July 29, 2012

Start of Olympics rung out in Acton

Air raid precaution bell with other equipment
I am pleased to report that the start of the London Olympics did not go unmarked in Acton!

Dr Peter and Mrs Maybury joined other bellringers around the country on Friday morning by ringing their old ARP bell for three minutes.

For those, like me, who were not immediately aware of what an ARP bell is, I understand that was is a bell used by Air Raid Wardens in World War 2 to warn of enemy raids.

We must all be grateful that the Mayburys never throw anything out, and hope that no-one in Acton decided to take cover!



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  1. BellringerJuly 30, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Just for the record All Saints Church in Acton also marked the beginning of the Olympic Games on Friday morning by ringing for half an hour from 08.12 a.m.

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