Category Archives: bell ringing

June 9

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

Sorry about the delays in posting. After leaving Bedford, I got fuel, then returned along the River Great Ouse to St. Neots, where I rang for the service, and then was co-opted to travel to the nearby village of Eaton … Continue reading →

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May 27

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

Bedford. We made it all the way to Bedford, and have thoroughly enjoyed the River Great Ouse. Wildlife, blossoms, lots of things to see along the low bank river: we’ve had a great journey. I rang last night in Great … Continue reading →

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May 23

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

On through to Peterborough where we re-provisioned, and moored along a large park (with strange blanket-covered lumps on park benches) and lots of swans. We had planned to go through the Standground lock at Peterborough, but unknown to us, they … Continue reading →

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May 6

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

The weather certainly had to catch up with me at some point… Monday, I braved the wind and showers to tour south to Polesworth, where I had a nice sheltered mooring, but had to use stakes. Two high-speed hire boats … Continue reading →

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May 3

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

The Trent and Mersey Canal. One of the older ‘first-generation’ canals, this one follows contours to avoid cuttings and embankments, which were expensive and difficult, when you consider everything was done by hand, men with pick and shovel, assisted by … Continue reading →

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Apr 26

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

We spent last night at the deep lock at Kegworth. This charming village has an old but very large church, mostly unchanged from the 14th century. Certainly, there are cosmetic changes, and some restoration work, but the church hasn’t been … Continue reading →

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Mar 16

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

A week of ‘ironworker’ experience has resulted from my volunteering to assist with the refurbishment of the Daventry bells. They had contracted with Taylor’s of Loughborough to refurbish all the clappers, and examine each of the bells for issues. I … Continue reading →

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Dec 4

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

England Not a lot of photogenic moments now, but lots of activity on the ringing front. I’ve been fortunate to revisit all of the towers that were important in my initial introduction to English change ringing. Now beyond the initial … Continue reading →

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Nov 28

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Back in England. Finished the Scottish adventure with a (long) drive back. Drove through north Yorkshire National Park, with a delightful experience, but not that restful as we wend from Sedburgh through to Ripon. It was very different to see … Continue reading →

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Nov 9

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

The adventure continues-albeit at a different pace. We’ve spent time doing boat wiring (new ceiling lights in the lounge), and a field trip to Nottingham, where we explored the ‘castle’ (really the remnants of one, built upon into an estate … Continue reading →

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