This YouTube clip first featured on our sister site at SaveOurSpire.org.uk. It shows Waltham bell-ringers ringing New Year 2009.
It was an important occasion – being the first time the bells had properly pealed since the earthquake in February. The bell-ringers were first to spot the considerable damage to the spire, finding debris covering the bells.
Our thanks to Waltham’s bell-ringers: their captain, John Matthews, Roy Rayson, Barry, Ken, Andrew and Mark. And of course, John’s wife, Christine.