In memoriam: HM Queen Elizabeth II

A writeup of Tring's ringing in the mourning period

19 September 20221 min read

Proclamation - 10th

Rung following the Proclamation of His Majesty, King Charles III

Eve of funeral - 18th

Rung fully muffled for a special Evensong on the eve of the funeral of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

Funeral day - 19th

Tolling tenor half muffled an hour before the funeral service of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

More from the tower

14 October 2026

Autumn Bells and Ancient Traditions

An article from Tring Bell Tower by Johanna Morgan reflecting on autumn, welcoming new bellringers and hosting the district ringing meeting.

A day at the John Taylor Bell Foundry

A summer outing with the Tring and Berkhamsted bellringers to churches across Leicestershire, culminating in a visit to the historic John Taylor Bell Foundry in Loughborough.

Church bells as a wartime alarm, and a new view of the belfry

An article from Tring Bell Tower by Johanna Morgan on the wartime role of church bells, and the new video link from the ringing room to the bells.