National 12-Bell Broadcast
This is the official audio broadcast channel of the National 12-Bell Striking Contest.
The National 12-Bell Striking Contest is the principal change ringing striking competition in the United Kingdom. It has been held annually since 1975, and is open to any tower where 12-bell ringing is practised regularly. The winners of the competition are awarded the Taylor Trophy.
Since 2013, the ringing and interviews with those taking part have been streamed live over the internet and presented by Matthew Tosh, with live studio production by Gareth Lawson from 2014.
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National 12 Bell Final 2022 broadcast trail
David House on judging in the early years
Rick Shallcross on the early days of judging
The Birth of The Taylor Trophy
The Fred Hancock Trophy
1970s 12 bell ringing
Andrew Wilby on 1960s ringing
Prize draw and message from Matthew
Stand-by for the 2019 live coverage!
It's coming! The National Twelve Bell Final 2018
It's coming! The 2017 live broadcast
2016 results & winning team interview
2015 12-bell final Part 6
2015 12-bell final Part 5
2015 12-bell final Part 2
2015 12-bell final Part 1
National 12-bell 2015 broadcast promo