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Bea65 Fri 09-Sept-22 12:06:15

The church bells ringing out makes me more teary…is it just me?

Granny23 Fri 09-Sept-22 12:10:13

They have been ringing here for ages. I didn't know it was a nationwide organised thing.

Aveline Fri 09-Sept-22 12:12:11

I'm going outside to see if I can hear any. I hope I can

Maudi Fri 09-Sept-22 12:16:01

I like hearing the church bells but have not heard any locally.

Germanshepherdsmum Fri 09-Sept-22 12:16:57

None here.

MawtheMerrier Fri 09-Sept-22 12:20:00

For me it’s the thought of this happening all over the country, from little village churches like ours to the cathedrals in our cities.
I feel it brings us together

GrannyGravy13 Fri 09-Sept-22 12:26:41

That’s how I feel Maw

My emotions are so close to the surface

Joane123 Fri 09-Sept-22 12:31:10

They are ringing in our village. I feel like Maw.

tanith Fri 09-Sept-22 12:37:47

They are ringing here in West London very sombre sound.

Septimia Fri 09-Sept-22 13:44:52

We went and rang our church bell. It's not easy to get it to toll, but we did our best. We rang it for an hour, taking it in turns.

We are supposed to ring it again (in celebration) when Charles is officially proclaimed King and to toll it for an hour immediately before the funeral.

Shelflife Fri 09-Sept-22 13:57:56

The bells in our tiny church have been ringing today, very comforting and respectful.

annsixty Fri 09-Sept-22 14:12:21

The local Parish church is very near to me and I also was pleased to hear the bells being rung.
It seemed very respectful.

Callistemon21 Fri 09-Sept-22 15:00:30

Can't hear ours, unfortunately, but our vicar is most definitely republican.

Ladyleftfieldlover Fri 09-Sept-22 15:05:59

Our village church bells were rung this morning. They were rather muted - they are usually very loud.