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Mr. & Mrs. L. Edwards of Shepshed, Leices, are ardent bellringers
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Mr. & Mrs. L. Edwards of Shepshed, Leices, are ardent bellringers
Mr. & Mrs. L. Edwards of Shepshed, Leices, are ardent bellringers and when their son Nolan was born they used to carry him and lay him on the seat in the bellfry while they rang the bells. Now Nolan, six years of age, goes with his parents and takes part in ringing the bells at various places. He rings the tenor bell and later he will be on the more heavy ones. Mr. & Mrs. Edwards and Nolan practising at Shepshed parish church Leicestershire. 12th December 1944 P014004
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Husband And Wife Pulling Rope Three People Bell Ringing Mixed Age Range One Boy
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Generations United in the Joyful Chimes of Bellringing
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. This print captures the heartwarming story of Mr. & Mrs. L. Edwards, a devoted bellringing couple from Shepshed, Leices. In their unwavering passion for this age-old tradition, they have passed down their love for bellringing to their young son Nolan. The image showcases the Edwards family practicing at Shepshed parish church in Leicestershire on a chilly December day in 1944 during the tumultuous times of World War II. As husband and wife pull on the ropes with determination, little Nolan stands beside them, his eyes filled with awe and admiration. From his tender age of six years old, Nolan has already become an integral part of this melodious symphony by ringing the tenor bell alongside his parents. With time, he will graduate to handling even heavier bells as he matures into an accomplished bellringer himself. This photograph serves as a testament to the unbreakable bond between family members united by shared passions and traditions that transcend generations. It encapsulates not only a snapshot from history but also reflects resilience amidst adversity during wartime. As we gaze upon this remarkable image captured by Memory Lane Prints' talented staff, we are reminded that it is through such cherished familial connections that legacies are built and treasured memories endure throughout time.
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