Stone Bell Ringers are preparing to mark the historic occasion of King Charles’ Coronation with a special peal of bells on Friday, May 5th.
For hundreds of years, church bells have been an integral part of the UK’s soundscape, ringing out to commemorate special occasions and events. In June 2022, people across the country celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee with the sound of bells. They also rang out with a muffled sound throughout the nation as a mark of respect for her passing in September 2022.
Following the announcement of King Charles’ Coronation, the Stone Bell Ringers have been planning and training for this special event, which involves a full peal of bells.
The peal will commence at 11:00am and, if successful, will continue until approximately 2:00pm. A full peal involves concentration and teamwork for about three hours, and for it to be successful, the ringing must be continuous and without error.
The Stone Bell Ringers are inviting the community of Stone to come along to the grounds of St. Michael’s Church to listen to this historic occasion.
