[Bell Historians] Peal board names

[Richard Bimson]

It is Samuel Thurston as per the Norwich Mercury report of 31st January Order and Disorder 1800-1829 p.182

I disagree about their all being Thomas - the crossbar of the T of Thurston is shortened whereas they are full for all the relevant initials.  Also if they were Ts what name would be contracted to Tn?  I would therefore suggest John and Joseph.
Richard


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Subject: Re: [Bell Historians] Peal board names

i'm sure it's Samuel Thurston

and they're probably 'Thomas' as although it looks like a J, it's the same letter as the T for Thurston.


Jonathan.

On Mon, 28 Sept 2026 at 15:00, Erin Caters via Bell-historians <bell-historians at lists.ringingworld.co.uk<mailto:bell-historians at lists.ringingworld.co.uk>> wrote:
Any suggestions for the first name of the ringer of the 3rd? Steven? And is Jh short for Jonathan?

Sue
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