Welcome to the website of the Knaresborough Guild of Bell Ringers.

In common with many towns in England, the bells & ringers of St John the Baptist Church Knaresborough are an integral part of the local community and its history, marking both local and national events by ringing the bells. Among other occasions, the bells of St. John’s have been rung to celebrate the lives of local figures Blind Jack and St. Robert of Knaresborough, and to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the World War I Armistice.

At weekly Tuesday evening practice sessions the ringers learn and perfect the art of Change Ringing, and at the same time continue the centuries-old tradition of ringing bells to guide traders to the town on the eve of market day. Most importantly, the bells are rung regularly each Sunday; a call to worship at the morning service and the sound of fellowship for those unable to attend.

We hope you enjoy browsing these pages, whether to find information about our bells, change ringing in general, or some snippets about the town in which we live. Thank you.

About

The Knaresborough bell ringers are an enthusiastic band. We ring every Sunday from 9.45 to 10.30 for the main morning service at St John’s. Visiting ringers are welcome to join us for the service ringing. Experienced and novice ringers – and potential future ringers – are also welcome at the regular Tuesday evening practice from…

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Contact

Please use this form for any enquiries relating to the bells and ringing at St. John the Baptist Knaresborough or St. Mary’s Goldsborough e.g. visiting bands or individuals, new ringers. The form will be submitted to Tower Captain, Matt Curl, by email. Alternatively, Matt can be contacted by phone on 01423 868104. When visiting St.…

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The Bells

The 13th-century tower of St John’s, with its 16th-century “candle snuffer” or “Hertfordshire Spike” spire, houses a fine ring of eight bells, installed in 1774 by Rev. Thomas Collins. The bells were originally cast by Pack & Chapman at Whitechapel at a cost of £462.3s plus £82 11s 5d for carriage from London. Part of…

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