Resources

Information about ringing heavy bells

Association of Ringing Teachers - Ringing heavy bells »

Videos for Primary School

“I’m bell ringing for my great great grandad” (CBBC Newsround) - CBBC link »
Bells were used a lot during in the past as markers for incoming conflict, getting the locals attention, and even announcing when WWI was over! These young ringers think of their great great grandparents who rung church bells during the war.

Blue Peter & RWNYC2018 - Youtube link »
Here we see Lindsay of Blue Peter get her first go at ringing - including experiencing the Ringing World National Youth Contest 2018 in London.

Young people taking up bell ringing on the rise | 5 News - Youtube link »
This introduces a group of young people preparing for RWNYC in Liverpool, showing that there are rising numbers of young ringers.

Videos for teenagers

Introduction to Bellringing - Youtube link »
This fun video is a little introduction into the life of a bellringer, including dinners and activities outside of the tower.

Up The Spiral Staircase - Discover Bell Ringing - Youtube link »
A sketch following Lucy, as she tries out many different hobbies, none of which she seems to enjoy. However she soon finds her tribe when she gives bellringing a go!

For everyone

Bell Ringing - The Inside Story - Youtube link »
A fun look at some bellringing history.

A visit to the tower - Youtube link »
This video follows a group of scouts and girlguides getting their first look up a belltower…
Some even get their first go at bellringing!

Interviews with Young Ringers at SEECON - Youtube link »
A series of interviews with young ringers at SEECON 2026 - a striking competition for young bands in the South East of England aimed at preparing them for the RWNYC.