Under the new Central Council Framework for Method Ringing (Section 5.D), a Variation is defined as a named combination of a Method and a Call or Calls. Note that while a variation has the same Class as the underlying Method on which it is based, it does not use a Class Descriptor in its name (for instance, Bob or Place).
The Framework includes the requirement that the Central Council kept a Library of Calls and Variations. This is intended to become that Library, but work is still needed to sort out a few historical anomalies and make sure everything is in consistent with the new Framework. There are also quite a number of duplicate names, which will need to be clarified. Some of the current issues are listed here; all comments gratefully received.
The Help section explains how variations are constructed by inserting different calls into a method.
Most of the Variations here are for Doubles Methods, largely because under the previous Central Council Decisions, this was the only Stage at which Variations were defined.
To find details of a particular Doubles variation, either use the quick search below or use the Search by Name link at the top of the page.
Alternatively, you can Search by Structure, specifying either the underlying method or the call (or calls) or both. There is also a single table of all named Doubles Variations, arranged in order of parent method.
A list of all the named Calls used in the Library is given here, with their code letters. You can also use the Search for Calls link above to search the list by name or by other criteria. Help on calls and their code letters is also available.
Many of the variations listed here have had different names or spellings assigned to them over the years. This collection of Debated Names has been compiled in order to show the evidence of various usages. A letter in the Ringing World (1 May 2020, p. 433) requested further information on any of the names. If you can help, please .
Commonwealth Day: Rung at Birchington, 10 Mar 2024
Pick 'n Mix: Rung at Birchington, 5 Mar 2024
If Everyone Is Ready: Rung at Birchington, 3 Mar 2024
Abacot Ranger, Ancona, Aylesbury, Bali,
Blue Swedish, Call, Campbell, Cayuga,
Cherry Valley, Crested, Crispy Aromatic, Daffy,
Donald, Dunclair, Dutch Hookbill, East Indie,
Eider, Gadwall, Garganey, Goldeneye,
Hook Bill, Indian Runner, Mallard (the Duck), Muscovy,
Orpington, Pekin, Pintail, Pochard,
Pomeranian, Rubber, Saxony, Scaup,
Scrooge Mc, Shelduck, Shoveler, Silver Appleyard,
Silver Bantam, Smew, Tufted, Velvet Scoter,
Welsh Harlequin and Wigeon: Rung at Clifton, 29 Feb 2024
Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary: Rung at Birchington, 25 Feb 2024
Oh do be quiet Mr Yeatman, The Vicar's not going to like this, Put that light out,
Don't tell him Pike, Do you think that's wise, Don't panic,
Whistle while you work, Might I be excused, We're doomed
and Fifty pigeons in the pipes: Rung at Birchington, 18 Feb 2024
Noice: Rung at York, 18 Feb 2024
Salford Priors: Rung at Aston Cantlow, 14 Feb 2024
Employment Haircut: Rung at York, 13 Feb 2024
Just a Sloice: Rung at York, 11 Feb 2024
Cawley: Rung at Birchington, 11 Feb 2024
Diary: Rung at York (St Wilfrid), 10 Feb 2024
The York Colleges Guild Is The Best University Bellringing Society: Rung at York, 9 Feb 2024
She's Got A Fancy Hat: Rung at York (St Wilfrid), 7 Feb 2024
Great Tits, Blue Tits and Coal Tits: Rung at Bere Regis, 2 Feb 2024
All in a day's work, At the drop of a hat, In the bag
and Piece of cake: Rung at Birchington, 30 Jan 2024
Arden Cluster: Rung at Coughton, 27 Jan 2024
Bidford on Avon: Rung at Coughton, 27 Jan 2024
Alcester: Rung at Aston Cantlow, 24 Jan 2024
Table and Chair: Rung at Birchington, 21 Jan 2024
Tom Woods: Rung at Birchington, 31 Dec 2023
Ollie's 100th: Rung at Quex Park, 28 Dec 2023
Lammas: Rung at Quex Park, 28 Dec 2023
One More Sleep: Rung at Birchington, 24 Dec 2023
'cos It's Sunday: Rung at Birchington, 5 Dec 2023
Baptism: Rung at St Mary Bourne, 3 Dec 2023
This table shows Variations at other stages. If you know of any others, please let know.
Name | Stage | Method | Call | RW Ref | Notes |
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Brougham | Minor | Plain Bob | Cumbria Bob | 1978/827, 1978/890 | Peal rung at Brougham, 8 Aug 1978 |
Pride of Melbourne | Minor | Plain Bob | Bob, Single and 1256 Extreme | 1978/917 | Quarter peal rung at High Halden, 23 Sep 1978 |
Norton Knatchbull | Minor | Plain Bob | Plain Bob Bob and 1256 Extreme | 1978/1089 | Quarter peal rung at Little Chart, 25 Nov 1978 |
Highworth | Minor | Plain Bob | Plain Bob Single and 1256 Extreme | 1978/1089 | Quarter peal rung at Little Chart, 25 Nov 1978 |
Chiron | Minor | Plain Bob | Old Bob and Plain Bob Single | 1979/546 | Quarter peal rung at High Halden, 26 May 1979 |
Telstar | Minor | Plain Bob | Old Bob and 1256 Extreme | 1979/546 | Quarter peal rung at High Halden, 26 May 1979 |
Scapa Flow | Minor | Plain Bob | Wreford Bob | 1978/827, 1978/890 | Peal rung at Plumpton, 9 Aug 1978 |
Burghclere | Minor | Plain Bob | 36 Bob as treble is in 4-5 and Plain Bob Single | 1974/897, 1974/903 | Peal rung at Burghclere, 4 Oct 1974 |
April Day | Minor | Plain Bob | Grandsire Single | 1962/755 | Peal rung at Loughborough (Bellfoundry), 12 Oct 1962 |
May Day | Minor | Plain Bob | Plain Bob Bob and Pink's Single | 1975/450 | Peal rung at Woolton Hill, 1 May 1975 |
Kennington | Minor | Plain Bob | Single Canterbury Bob | 1964/472 | Peal rung at Cropthorne, 20 Jun 1964 |
Southrepps | Minor | Single Canterbury Pleasure Bob | Plain Bob Bob | 1964/49 | Peal rung at Collingham, 14 Dec 1963 |
Von Thünen Pleasure | Minor | Single Canterbury Bob | Single Canterbury Bob and 1256 Extreme | 1979/738 | 720 rung at Egerton, 9 Jul 1979 |
Weber Pleasure | Minor | Single Canterbury Bob | Single Canterbury Single and 1256 Extreme | 1979/738 | 720 rung at Egerton, 9 Jul 1979 |
April Day | Triples | Plain Bob | Grandsire Single | 1973/337 | Quarter peal rung at Deptford, 1 Apr 1973 |
May Day | Triples | Plain Bob | Pink's Single | 2023/842 | Quarter peal rung at Shepton Mallet, 25 May 2023 |
Pink's | Triples | Grandsire | Pink's Bob and Pink's Single | 1986/388 | Quarter peal rung at Bexhill on Sea, 9 Mar 1986 |
Southrepps | Triples | Canterbury Pleasure Bob | Plain Bob Bob | 1971/784 | Quarter peal rung at Deptford, 8 Aug 1971 |
St David's | Triples | Canterbury Pleasure Bob | Antelope Single | 2009/283 | Quarter peal rung at Eastbourne, 1 Mar 2009 |
Eynsham | Triples | St Simon's Bob | Grandsire Single | 2013/1012 | Quarter peal rung at Thatcham, 25 Aug 2013 |
April Day | Major | Plain Bob | Grandsire Single | 1977/362 | Quarter peal rung at Lower Beeding, 2 Apr 1977 |
April Day | Caters | Plain Bob | Grandsire Single | 2011/374 | Quarter peal rung at Shrivenham, 26 Feb 2011 |
April Day | Royal | Plain Bob | Grandsire Single | 2023/523 | Quarter peal rung at York (St Wilfrid), 5 May 2023 |