Loughborough Carillon

Loughborough Carillon

Loughborough Carillon is a carillon and war memorial in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England. It is in Queen's Park, and is a well known landmark, visible from several miles away. It is 152 feet (46 m) high.

Plans were finalised in 1919 and when completed in 1923 it was the first grand carillon in England, the concept being associated with Belgium where so many British servicemen lost their lives during the 1914–1918 Great War. The Carillon was designed by Sir Walter Tapper, and is now grade II listedThe carillon has 47 bells, all of which were cast at John Taylor Bell Foundry in Loughborough.

The dedication was held on Sunday 22 July 1923, led by Bishop of Peterborough, Frank Theodore Woods and Field Marshall Sir William Robertson.

There are recitals every Thursday (13:00) and Sunday (15.30) throughout the summer.

There is a museum of military history inside which includes one Victoria Cross.

Access up the tower is via a long spiral staircase, which precludes disabled access except to the ground floor.

The bells

External links

* [http://www.inLoughborough.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=543 Pictures of the Carillon]
* [http://www.loughboroughcarillon.com Loughborough Carillon recital times]


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