John Pollard, bell ringer, St Peter's Church, Burnley

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Reference identifier

EBU-U01-J2-325-1

Title

John Pollard, bell ringer, St Peter's Church, Burnley

Place

Burnley

Personal names

John Pollard

General notes

John Pollard was the bell ringer at St Peter's Church for more than 60 years from 1837. He rang at the accession, coronation and marriage of Queen Victoria. He rang the old year and and the new year in every year during her reign.

For more information see the following-
Obituary - Burnley Express 20/12/1902
Benefit concert - Burnley Express 9/4/1902, p3
Medal - Burnley Gazette 28/6/1899, p3

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Colour

Monochrome

Year of image

Late 19th Century

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Subjects

Place Names > Burnley

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