Famous Bell Ringers
Many people who are or were prominent in public life are or have been bell ringers. The list include authors, poets, comedians and politicians.
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Ed Balls, (1967 - ) politician
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Kate Barker, (1957 - ) economist DBE FAcSS
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John Betjeman, (1906-1984) poet
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Jo Brand, (1957 - ) comedian
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Louise Brealey, (1979 - ) writer, journalist & actor
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John Bunyan, (1628-1688) author of "Pilgrim's Progress
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Ian H. Davison, former chief Exec of Lloyds of London
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John Harrison, (1693-1776) clockmaker, measured Longitude
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Derek Hatton, (1948 - ) former politician
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William Hillman, (1847-1921) motor manufacturer
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Philip Hollobone, (1964 - ) former MP
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Alexandra (Alex) Kingston (1963 - ) television actress
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Chris Loder, (1981- ) former MP, Dorset
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Robin McKinley, (1952 - ) author
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Ian McMillan, (1956 - ) poet
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​Timmy Mallett, (1955 - ) television performer
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Norma Major, (1942 - ) wife of former Prime Minister
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Patrick Mayhew QC, (1929-2016) politician
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Frank Muir, (1920-1998) entertainment writer & performer
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Monty Noble, 1873-1940) Australian cricket captain
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Maggie Philbin, (1955 - ) television presenter
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Paul Revere, (1735-1818) American revolutionary
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Jon Shanklin, (1953 - ) discovered hole in ozone layer in 1985
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Donald Sinden, (1923-2014) actor
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George Singer (1847-1909) motor manufacturer
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Alan Titchmarsh, (1949- ) celebrity gardener & TV presenter
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Victoria Wood, (1953-2016) playwright, comedian & musician
Source: http://wiki.changeringing.co.uk/Famous_bellringers
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