but could the sound of them ringing soon be consigned to history? This is the concern outlined in a report by the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, which outlines ongoing recruitment issues.

A vicar has defended a church bell ringing after online criticism over the early hour of its chimes. St John the Baptist Church in Hugglescote, Leicestershire, rings its bells from 09:30 until 10: ...

While manual church bell ringing has persisted in Eastern Orthodox countries, it has largely been replaced by bell ringing systems in Catholic and Protestant churches in Western Europe.

While manual church bell ringing has persisted in Eastern Orthodox countries, it has largely been replaced by bell ringing systems in Catholic and Protestant churches in Western Europe.