To allow the (recently sacked) bell ringers of York Minster to ring the bells for Remembrance Sunday, Christmas Day, and New Years Eve.
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This petition has been started by a member of the public
Why is this important?
The minster has suspended all bell ringing with absolutely no prior warning. The bellringers are very loyal volunteers who give up hours of their time every week to keep this tradition going, and have represented the Minster in local and national competitions.
Remembrance Sunday is THE key day in the year that we remember those who died defending our freedoms during war time.
Since the end of WW1 bells have been rung every single year, except during WW2, to commemorate those who have fallen. It is a key part of our nation's salute to their sacrifice.
Christmas and New Year's Eve are such special times of year where we enjoy spending time with family and friends; residents and tourists of York alike adore the iconic sound of our bells.
We request that the Minster honour tradition by allowing the ringers to ring.
If you would like to know more about the story, please read the York Press website, article entitled "York Minster axes bellringers"
How it will be delivered
As the story spreads many people are emailing internationally, the site will not allow international addresses. If you would like to be added to the paper petition please make contact through this site with your name and postal code.
A request to meet the Dean to hand over the petition has not been answered, therefore it is likely the petition will have to be emailed.
