British bell enthusiasts clamour to 'ring for the king'

Tower Captain Paul (left) and Flavell (right) teaching Mafi (second from left) and Porter (second from right) during a bell ringing training session at All Saints Church. Photos: Justin Tallis/AFP

At the top of 52 steep, narrow steps at All Saints Church near London, expert bell ringers are showing the ropes to two new recruits ahead of King Charles III's coronation.

Senior doctor Charlotte Mafi and office administrator Anne Porter have each answered a call for volunteers to help "ring for the king" on May 6.