Ringing True: The Bells of Trummery & Beyond – 350 Years of an Irish Quaker Family
Cultural History Biography Young Adult Non-Fiction Family History Genealogy Irish History Quaker Studies
Ringing True: The Bells of Trummery & Beyond – 350 Years of an Irish Quaker Family is the sweeping, illustrated biography that family-history lovers and Irish-culture readers have been waiting for. Published in 2017 and written by Bell descendant Bill Jackson, this 350-year chronicle follows one Quaker clan from their 1660s arrival in Ulster to their modern-day diaspora, anchoring every generation to the literal “ringing” of the Trummery meeting-house bell. Meticulously researched yet paced like a novel, the book layers courthouse records, estate papers, wartime diaries and even traditional Irish recipes into a living portrait of how faith, education and resilience shaped Ireland’s cultural landscape.
What makes this paperback special on the collector’s shelf is its true-story depth coupled with over 100 rare photographs, maps and hand-drawn illustrations—many appearing in print for the first time. Readers gain insider access to Quaker school ledgers, emigration ledgers and the original bell mold patterns, all explained in clear, young-adult-friendly language that still satisfies adult historians. Whether you trace Quaker roots, study Ulster plantation life, or simply crave an authentic Irish kitchen heritage (the soda-bread and apple-cake recipes are still family-approved), Jackson’s narrative delivers reference-level detail without ever feeling academic.
The copy offered is a clean, tight-binding paperback showing only light outer wear and a previous-owner name on the inside cover—no dog-ears, no underlining, and all illustrations pristine. For genealogists, educators, or anyone seeking an engaging, search-engine-popular title on Irish cultural history, Ringing True rings louder than fiction and arrives ready for immediate enjoyment or gifting.
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