This is the online version of Dove's Guide for Church Bell Ringers, the definitive source for information about rings of bells since the first printed edition appeared in 1950. The site provides full-featured searching, links to mapping facilities to show the exact location of towers, satellite navigation data, and details of changes to entries as they occur. Its scope has been extended by the addition of data for individual bells as a step towards a prototype National Bell Register (the 'proto-NBR').

23 Jun More pNBR details
Two further parameters about each bell are now stored in the underlying database: turning and an indication of the frame in which the bell hangs (or not). These are NOT displayed in the details table in the interest of clarity; they are ONLY shown in the editing table where their values can be entered / adjusted. The relevant Help file gives more information.

22 Jun Non-UK Distances
Hitherto, our distance search (see our Help file under Searching by Grid Reference) has been based on UK Grid Reference data and therefore restricted in application. It is now also possible to determine inter-tower distances by clicking on the Latitude/Longitude coordinates shown on the details page. A new maximum distance of 999 miles has been added. Remember that to exit the distance search facility and to perform any other type of search, the Reset link needs to be clicked.

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