[Bell Historians] Re:Horton, Glos - sudden death of Rev Dr Gordon Edwards on 15th March

[Andrew Bull]

Thank you, Ken, for informing us of this sad news.

 

It is particularly sad that he died just when - from the information
supplied by Matthew Higby - the details of the Horton project had been
finalised and Dr Edwards could look forward to seeing the bells ringing
again.

 

I shall contact the Wotton Branch officers who were dealing with this and
see what we can do to help. The last thing that we want to happen is for the
project to drift rudderless.

 

Andrew Bull

 

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From: bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com [mailto:bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Ken Webb
Sent: 20 March 2008 23:44
To: bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Bell Historians] Re:Horton, Glos - sudden death of Rev Dr Gordon
Edwards on 15th March

 

Dear All

 

Following the messages re Rev Dr Edwards leading the project at Horton. 

 

a) I had a phone discussions with him last year & I emailed some info - he
was trying to raise funds from HLF & interested in our success at Hilmarton.
He gave every indication that he wanted a proper long lasting job & for the
bells to be rung frequently.

 

b) I'm very sad to state that the local paper published today annouced his
sudden death on 15th March aged 74. So the chap died just before the e-mails
referring to him. RIP.

 

c) The notice states: Funeral at Sherston Church, 25th March at 4pm
donations for The Bell & Improvement Account (In aid of Horton Church
Improvement Appeal). .

 

d) Looks like it might be a good opportunity for someone in the local branch
who has dedication & ability to get actively involved in leading  1) the
project, 2) the teaching & 3) regular ringing. It is not quite so easy to do
as to observe & criticise! 

 

Ken Webb

           
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