UK to hold first ‘Bell Sunday’ in recognition of the role of bells in church life
Norwich, UK A peal of bells calling people to church is one of the most iconic sounds found throughout the UK. This Sunday, 14th May, the first ever ‘Bell Sunday‘ will be held in recognition of the role played by bells and bell ringers in church life. A bell tower on a church in North Yorkshire. […]
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