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Can anyone guide me to pictures of ringing before c1550?
I have three pictures: one from the British Library of nuns processing with one ringing two bells. The other two are of rabbits ringing; one in a similar manner to the nun, the other using two mallets to bash a most odd-shaped bell in a manner calculated to crack it.
I have no objection to pictures of rabbits, and in no way underestimate their intelligence, but I would prefer pictures of humans ringing. (Incidentally, why are rabbits portrayed thus?)
Thank you
Anne