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, politician (1967 - )
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Kate Barker, economist (1957 - )
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John Betjeman, poet (1906-1984)
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Jo Brand, comedian (1957 - )
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Louise Brealey, journalist & actor (1979 - )
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John Bunyan, author of "Pilgrim's Progress (1628-1688)
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Ian H. Davison, former chief Exec of Lloyds of London
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John Harrison, clockmaker, measured Longitude (1693-1776)
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Derek Hatton, politician (1948 - )
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William Hillman, (1847-1921) motor manufacturer
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Philip Hollobone, MP (1964 - )
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Robin McKinley, author (1952 - )
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Ian McMillan, poet (1956 - )
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Timmy Mallett, television performer (1955 - )
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Norma Major, wife of former Prime Minister (1942 - )
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Patrick Mayhew QC, politician (1929-2016)
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Frank Muir, entertainment writer & performer (1920-1998)
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Monty Noble, Australian cricket captain 1873-1940)
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Maggie Philbin, television presenter (1955 - )
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Paul Revere, American revolutionary (1735-1818)
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Jon Shanklin, discovered hole in ozone layer in 1985 (1953-)
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Donald Sinden, actor (1923-2014)
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George Singer (1847-1909) motor manufacturer
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Alan Titchmarsh, celebrity gardener & TV presenter (1949- )
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Victoria Wood, playwright, comedian & musician (1953-2016)
Source: http://wiki.changeringing.co.uk/Famous_bellringers
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