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York Minster's bells to ring all afternoon

Jack Hadaway-WellerYorkshire
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York won the contest the last time it was held at the minster

York Minster's bells are to ring for six hours on Saturday as part of a national bell-ringing competition.

The National 12-bell Striking Contest is returning to the city for the first time since 1999 with a number of teams expected to compete for the Taylor Trophy.

Contest ringing is expected to begin at around 11:30 BST with the results of the contest announced at 17:30.

This year's event, which has been held annually since 1975, marks 100 years since the minster's current ring of 12 bells were installed.

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York Minster's bells were cast by John Taylor & Co and installed 100 years ago

York's bellringers have only won the contest twice, in 2002 at Winchester Cathedral and in 1999 at York Minster.

Bands from London, Birmingham and Leeds are set to compete for the trophy alongside York and last year's champions, Bristol.

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