Ringing for Brexit

We have started to receive queries about bells being rung on 31st January to mark the UK leaving the European Union.

There are historical moments for which bells have been rung – end of world wars for example. In 2018 the Central Council worked with the government on a recruitment and awareness campaign to recognise 100 years since WW1 Armistice.

However the Central Council, as a principle, does not endorse bell ringing for political reasons. Individual towers have discretion to ring for such occasions but is on a case by case basis and typically needs permission from the incumbent.

Vicki Chapman
Public Relations Officer

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