| Date | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 13 Dec 1970 | First inclusion in a peal on towerbells | 5040 Spliced Surprise Royal (126m) by the Gloucester & Bristol Diocesan Association at Christ Church with St Ewen, Bristol, Bristol, conducted by Anthony R Peake |
| Sat 23 Mar 1985 | First peal on towerbells | 5002 Wordsworth Surprise Royal by the South Northamptonshire Society at St Giles, Northampton, Northamptonshire |
| Thu 7 Jan 1988 | First inclusion in a peal on handbells | 5040 Spliced Surprise Royal (34m) by the Derby Diocesan Association at 45 Blanch Croft, Melbourne, Derbyshire, conducted by Brian L Burrows |