HAMPSHIRE bellringers have been in action to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee.

Bells were rung in Cheriton, Hursley, Lockerley, New Alresford, Old Alresford, Overton, Romsey, Sparsholt, Tichboune, West Tytherley, Hawkley and Winchester Cathedral.

Hampshire Chronicle: Sparsholt bell Jubilee ringers. Photo: Jenny Watson

Full peals, taking over three hours each, were rung at All Saints Church, Hursley and Romsey Abbey.

Hampshire Chronicle: Jubilee ringers in Winchester Cathedral. Photo: Nick Bucknall

Hawkley’s peal attempt sadly foundered after 90 minutes of continuous ringing, while quarter peals were successful at Sparsholt and Winchester Cathedral.

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