Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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The sound of church bells is a quintessential part of the national soundtrack. But it's also a sound which runs through centuries of history, highlighting the key events in local communities. We take a trip back to Leeds Minster to explore the (often surprising) world of bellringing.

00:00 Intro
00:31 Interview with Leeds Ringing Master
05:38 Exploring the bell tower
07:42 Ringing demonstration
09:03 Why do people ring bells?