Library Talks | The History and Art of Church Bell Ringing with Mary Jones

Our next Library talk is a musical one from Mary Jones who will be inviting us to learn more about the History and Art of Bellringing. This will take place in the Reading Room from 2pm-3pm on Wednesday 3rd September.

Come and learn more about the world’s largest and loudest musical instrument, discover how bells are rung full circle and have a play with some handbells! Mary Jones’ talk will also be an opportunity to learn about the historical connection between church bells and firing cannons, as well as why bellringers live longer.

Mary Jones moved to Cornwall in 1988 and retired in 2013 after 35 years in frontline social work with children and families. She came to bell ringing after meeting some local ringers while in the cast of the 1996 Zennor panto and in 2014 she started a new band at Towednack Church. Her aim is to get new recruits bell ringing safely and offers individual tuition.

Tickets are allocated by a ballot system. Please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or call 01736 364474 to be entered into the ballot for a ticket. The ballot closes on Monday 25th August.

Entry to this event is free but donations are welcomed to help support The Morrab Library (suggested £5).