[Bell Historians] 1734 peal?

[Carl S Zimmerman csz_stl@swbell.net [bellhistorians]]

The Pennsylvania Gazette (Philadelphia, PA) of 23 May 1734 includes this curious tidbit of news:
    London, Feb. 22, Yesterday the Society of Ringers, called City-Scholars, rung a compleat Peal of 7040 Cinques on the twelve Bells at St. Michael's Cornhill in 5 Hours and 27 Minutes; the very best ever known.  It is remarkable that 3 or 4 of the Performers are under 20 Years of Age, and the whole Company that rung this Peal (14 Persons) were very hearty & well after it.

This performance does not appear to be included in Bellboard.
Comments?

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