The bells of St Mary’s are already pealing gleefully as I race up the tower’s narrow spiral stone staircase, eager to grab one of the ropes and join in.
It is, after all, my duty to the King, who has called on loyal citizens to take up bell ringing in time for a national chime fest on his Coronation Day.
And besides, how hard can it really be? I have grade 7 piano and a music degree – I think I’ll manage to learn how to play just one note before May 6, duh.
