The items in the DCA Library are available for loan by any DCA Member free of charge. To borrow one email your requirements to the secretary via dcacbr@gmail.com and we will attempt to bring it along to the next practice / event.
LEARNING / METHODS BOOKS:
- Beginners Grandshire by A Waddington
As it says. - Bell Handling DVD (Learning The Ropes)
- Learning Methods by Michael J de C Henshaw (Central Council)
The Blue Line, place bells, method structure and tricks of the trade. - Ringing Circles: A guide to Learning Methods by Chris Adams (Central Council)
From Plain Bob through to Kent, Stedman and up to Cambridge with calling in Doubles ideas. - The Follow-on Book (Sherbourne Teaching Aid no 4)
Personal aid and logbook for moving beyonf plain hunt. - The Learning Curve Volume 1 1999-2001 by John Harrison
Based on a series of Ringing World Features on a wide range of topics from Raising and Lowering to Double Handed ringing! - The Learning Curve Volume 2 2002-2003 by John Harrison
Based on a series of Ringing World Features on a wide range of topics from chiming, coils, leading and speed! - The Learning Curve Volume 3 2004-2005 by John Harrison
Based on a series of Ringing World Features on a wide range of topics from placing your bell accurately, learning rhythm and good rope technique! - The Ringers Handbook by ES & M Powell (1984 Edition)
Instruction in Grandshire, Stedman, Plain Bob & Kent Treble Bob - The Ringers Handbook by ES & M Powell (1995 Edition)
Instruction in Grandshire, Stedman, Plain Bob & Kent Treble Bob - Triples and Major for Beginners by William Butler
From Plain Bob through to Erin Triples.
CONDUCTING AND MORE ADVANCED METHODS BOOKS:
- Criblines 1 by DJ Marshall & AM Popplewell
41 regular surprise minor methods - Criblines 2 by DJ Marshall & AM Popplewell
60 popular surprise major methods - Easily Remembered Service Touches
Selection of touches a conductor could use for service ringing. Plain Bob – Stedman, Doubles – Maximus. - Method 300 by John Longridge and Ian Campbell
A conveniently tabulated reference book in the main covering Surprise or Spliced methods - Quarter 500 compiled by John Longridge
A compilation of compositions for conducting from Doubles to Maximus, Spliced doubles and major. - Standard 70 compiled by John Longridge
Conducting for practices, quarter peals and peals from Doubles to Maximus.
TEACHING BOOKS:
- One Way to Teach Bell Handling by Richard
From advice on where to start with a new band to raising and lowering skills. - Teacher’s Guide to Learning The Ropes by Pip Penney
ART guide to the Learning the Ropes programme. - Teaching Tips by Pip Penney
Teaching skills from bell handling to basic touches. - Tutors Handbook for Tutors and Students by Wilfred F Moreton and Norman Chaddock
A book in two parts from Bell Control to Plain Hunt then Elementary Change Ringing
TOWER MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE BOOKS:
- A Schedule of Regular Maintenance by Bernard J Stone
Guide to maintaining the bells - Getting it Right: Guidance for Officers of Ringing Societies by Heather Peachey
From jobs that need doing to business meetings, risk assessment and insurance re 2005. - Splicing Bell Ropes Illustrated by Frank Beech
As the title says! Very clear illustrations for those wanting to learn. - The Tower Handbook by John Harrison
Useful reference from tower organisation to teaching and running a tower ideas. - Tower Captain’s Handbook by David E. Parsons
From the size of the band, to recruiting, running a practice and public relations.
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS:
- Church Bells of Britain by R H Dove (1976 Edition)
List of Bell Towers as it was in 1976!